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The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment. With increasing regulatory demands and a stronger focus on sustainability, companies must ensure they are ahead of the curve in areas such as product compliance, material data management, and carbon footprint reduction. To address these critical challenges, AIAG is proud to host the Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference from October 15–16, 2024 at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. Join us in person or online!

Dave Corn is executive vice president of Comstock and Holt and started his drawback career in 2011. He serves as co-lead for the trade in the Trade Support Network’s Drawback Working Group, leading efforts to build and transform the duty drawback program through changes to policy, business rules, regulations, and statutes. Corn also serves as the co-chair for AAEI’s Drawback and Duty Deferral Committee, as the vice chair for the NCBFAA’s Drawback Subcommittee, and represents the New York/New Jersey region as a member of the board to the NCBFAA.

Don’t miss out on this year’s Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit Series, October 22 – 24, 2024, at the Westin Southfield in Detroit, MI. No other summit unites the Warranty & Aftercare Services Value Chain and brings together leading OEMs, Component Manufacturers & Aftermarket Suppliers, and their Network of Retailers, Dealers and Aftercare Services and Technology Providers.

With the final months of the year fast approaching, now's the time to check out October training options at the AIAG Store! Simply click the links below to learn more, and secure your spot ASAP to join us this October.

Implementation dates for the new APQP 3rd Edition and standalone Control Plan are fast approaching...make sure you're prepared with publication bundles, in-person and live virtual training, eLearning modules, and more!

It's the final countdown...our second annual Mexico Automotive Forum is just days away! From information on warranty claims and the new APQP/Control Plan to an EV battery warehouse/storage risk project (and much more), our September 12 event is the place to be for updates on key expectations directly from the OEMs.

AIAG’s website is a wonderful resource for webinars to continue your education in your professional career. In addition to live webinars, you can watch the webinars listed under Available Now on your own time and brush up on your knowledge; these recordings of AIAG’s past live webinars feature industry experts in corporate responsibility, supply chain, and quality who speak on the latest topics that shape the automotive landscape.

AIAG's Harald Wilhelm will be discussing the new APQP/CP with Scott Trantham from GM at MAPconnected's upcoming Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit — don't miss this opportunity to hear about key changes to the new editions and their importance for your organization!

With the official start of fall just a few short weeks away, we're gearing up for an exciting series of events starting this September! Whether you're focusing on electrification, sustainability, quality standards, trade regulations, or another key challenges, this year's events are designed to keep you at the forefront of industry advancements for even greater success in 2024 and beyond.

Need to understand new requirements in the APQP 3^rd Edition/Control Plan 1^st Edition and how to implement them by September 1 for GM and Stellantis (and by December 31 for Ford)? We’ve got you covered!