--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (98) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (98) --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) ## [Evaluate Your SCM Knowledge with AIAG’s Self-Assessments!](https://blog.aiag.org/evaluate-your-scm-knowledge-with-aiags-self-assessments?hsLang=en-us) Feb 07, 2019 [![world map business man - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/world%20map%20business%20man%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/evaluate-your-scm-knowledge-with-aiags-self-assessments?hsLang=en-us) New year, new goals, new opportunities! If your professional plans for 2019 include expanding your knowledge in supply chain management, we’ve got the resources you need. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/evaluate-your-scm-knowledge-with-aiags-self-assessments?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Announces Scholarship in Remembrance of Joel Karczewski](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-announces-scholarship-in-remembrance-of-joel-karczewski?hsLang=en-us) Feb 07, 2019 [![college campus - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/college%20campus%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-announces-scholarship-in-remembrance-of-joel-karczewski?hsLang=en-us) In remembrance of our esteemed colleague, Joel Karczewski – AIAG’s vice president of commercial services through December 2018 – AIAG has announced a scholarship opportunity for students enrolling in the [Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program](http://bit.ly/2019AutoIndustryCert). [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-announces-scholarship-in-remembrance-of-joel-karczewski?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG’s New Traceability Guideline Now in Stock!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-traceability-guideline-now-in-stock?hsLang=en-us) Jan 17, 2019 [![map over logistics-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/map%20over%20logistics-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-traceability-guideline-now-in-stock?hsLang=en-us) Traceability provides product visibility throughout the automotive supply chain, helping organizations identify products by location and product/process characteristic while assisting in streamlining product callbacks, containment, and inventory management. OEMs and suppliers have implemented numerous product traceability solutions – but until now, there hasn’t been a guideline that outlines the standardized best practices endorsed by the automotive industry. That’s where [AIAG’s new Traceability Guideline](http://bit.ly/AIAGTraceability) comes in. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-traceability-guideline-now-in-stock?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Supply Chain 2025 Survey Update](https://blog.aiag.org/supply-chain-2025-survey-update?hsLang=en-us) Jan 10, 2019 [![survey keyboard - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/survey%20keyboard%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/supply-chain-2025-survey-update?hsLang=en-us) Last August we announced the kickoff of the Supply Chain 2025 industry survey project in partnership with Thomson Reuters; today, we’re excited to share that the first stage – interview-based discussions in Asia – has been completed! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/supply-chain-2025-survey-update?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG's 2018 Membership Appreciation Event Provided Support to Camp Quality](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-2018-membership-appreciation-event-supports-camp-quality?hsLang=en-us) Dec 19, 2018 [![Camp Quality Screen Shot-061904-edited](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/Camp%20Quality%20Screen%20Shot-061904-edited.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-2018-membership-appreciation-event-supports-camp-quality?hsLang=en-us) Last month’s annual membership appreciation event was a success! In addition to being a great opportunity for the AIAG team to connect with our members and enjoy a night out on the town (complete with gaming, food and beverages) the event also provided an opportunity to support an exceptional charity: Camp Quality. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-2018-membership-appreciation-event-supports-camp-quality?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Core Tools Self-Assessment: November 2018 Update](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tool-self-assessment-november-2018-update?hsLang=en-us) Dec 14, 2018 [![woman on laptop smiling-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/woman%20on%20laptop%20smiling-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tool-self-assessment-november-2018-update?hsLang=en-us) In 2012, AIAG introduced the [Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA)](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=ELCTSA) as a means to measure an individual’s Core Tools proficiency and identify areas for improvement. The CTSA is a timed, open book self-assessment that covers APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC and is offered in eight different languages.  Exam questions are tied to the proctored Core Tools certification exams offered by AIAG. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tool-self-assessment-november-2018-update?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Free Supply Chain Assessment Alert – Test Your Knowledge Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/free-supply-chain-assessment-alert-test-your-knowledge-today?hsLang=en-us) Dec 06, 2018 [![person on tablet-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/person%20on%20tablet-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/free-supply-chain-assessment-alert-test-your-knowledge-today?hsLang=en-us) AIAG’s newest Supply Chain self-assessment is here! Are you a Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) expert? Find out with our new [Finished Vehicle Logistics Knowledge Assessment](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=FVLKA), now available for FREE at the AIAG Store. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/free-supply-chain-assessment-alert-test-your-knowledge-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [What to Expect From New Brazilian President-Elect Jair Bolsonaro in Terms of Trade Policies](https://blog.aiag.org/what-to-expect-from-new-brazilian-president-elect-jair-bolsonaro-in-terms-of-trade-policies?hsLang=en-us) Dec 06, 2018 [![Brazil Image](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Brazil%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/what-to-expect-from-new-brazilian-president-elect-jair-bolsonaro-in-terms-of-trade-policies?hsLang=en-us) It is widely known that Brazil is one of the most difficult countries in the world when it comes to moving goods and services into its borders. If you have ever tried to export to Brazil, then you are very familiar with the endless amount of paperwork and red tape that is required for your company’s imports. Brazil not only has some of the highest duty rates in the world, but also has some of the most stringent documentation requirements – for example commercial invoices must be signed in blue ink. In addition, Brazil is heavily dependent on roads, since they lack railways, causing endless bottlenecks when it comes to transporting goods. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/what-to-expect-from-new-brazilian-president-elect-jair-bolsonaro-in-terms-of-trade-policies?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Don’t Miss These End of Year Trainings!](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-these-end-of-year-trainings?hsLang=en-us) Nov 21, 2018 [![2019-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/2019-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-these-end-of-year-trainings?hsLang=en-us) Still have money left in the budget for training? Been putting off a class you need to take? It’s not too late! AIAG offers classes through mid-December -- and we're back at it again in mid-January 2019.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-these-end-of-year-trainings?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [NEW CQI-20 Problem Solving Document Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/new-cqi-20-problem-solving-document-available?hsLang=en-us) Nov 06, 2018 [![problem solution-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/problem%20solution-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-cqi-20-problem-solving-document-available?hsLang=en-us) In a ground-breaking automotive quality survey conducted by AIAG in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting, problem solving was identified as one of the most critical issues impacting quality for the global automotive industry. 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