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This innovative cloud-based software makes authoring and managing FMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP documents easier than ever.

All the benefits of a database, the flexibility of a spreadsheet, and so much more! AIAG’s new Core Tools Support software – a cloud-based solution for authoring and managing FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documents – makes collaborating across multiple sites simple.

On March 4, 2019, AIAG and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturer’s Association (AAMA) cohosted the 2019 Southern Automotive Quality Summit in Birmingham, Alabama. Attended by nearly 150 people, this year’s event featured a strong lineup of speakers from Toyota, Honda, DENSO, the University of Alabama in Hunstville, and AIAG, discussing topics pertaining to the summit’s theme, “Engaging Your Workforce in Quality.”

The co-hosted AIAG/AAMA Southern Automotive Quality Summit (SAQS) is fast approaching! In anticipation of the event, we connected with our opening OEM speaker, Emily Lauder – vice president of administration, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi – for industry insights, informed advice and more.

We’re down to the wire! In the final weeks before the AIAG/AAMA Southern Automotive Quality Summit on March 5^th in beautiful Birmingham, Alabama, we’re looking forward to hearing from our incredible speaker lineup. You won’t want to miss out on sessions like these!

As chair of AIAG’s Quality Steering Committee, there’s no doubt that Harald Wilhelm – head of Quality Processes and Standards, North America at Continental – brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Sitting down for an interview just days after celebrating his 30th anniversary with Continental, Harald shared his thoughts on the importance of getting involved, staying informed and keeping up with industry news. 

A friendly reminder! If you’re interested in presenting at AIAG’s 2019 Quality Summit – scheduled for October 2-3 – session proposals are due by Friday, March 1^st.

New event alert!

AIAG is hosting a Call to Action on February 26, 2019 to announce the formation of the Supplier & Product Reliability Assurance work group. This group will update AIAG’s current D-32 publication by the same name, working to improve existing tools, update common industry terms, and incorporate references to IATF 16949 and the upcoming AIAG-VDA FMEA guideline.

Have you spotted our new offerings? The AIAG Store now features two additional Quality publications for purchase: the AIAG Traceability Guideline, and the CQI-20: Effective Problem Solving Guide.

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 comes in.

AIAG, in collaboration with the Alabama Automotive Manufacturer’s Association (AAMA), is hosting the 2019 Southern Automotive Quality Summit (SAQS) on March 5, in Birmingham, AL, at the Wynfrey Hotel. The theme for this year’s event is “Engaging Your Workforce in Quality.”