--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG | Quality Core Tools (3) description: Quality Core Tools | Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (3) --- [![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/) ## [AIAG Core Tool Software (CTS) Project Status](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tool-software-cts-project-status?hsLang=en-us) Jun 14, 2018 [![hands typing-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/hands%20typing-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tool-software-cts-project-status?hsLang=en-us) The AIAG Core Tool Software (CTS) Project is making great progress with the help of several dedicated volunteers. The project team is focused on improving the former XLS based Core Tools Software Disc with an “Excel like” front end supported by a robust database backend. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tool-software-cts-project-status?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Download the (free) Core Tools Key Terms!](https://blog.aiag.org/download-the-free-core-tools-key-terms?hsLang=en-us) Mar 02, 2018 [![car_production_2-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car_production_2-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/download-the-free-core-tools-key-terms?hsLang=en-us) Planning to take the Core Tools Self-Assessment? AIAG's free Core Tools Key Terms will help fill your Core Tools knowledge gaps. The [Core Tools Self-Assessment](http://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=ELCTSA) was created by AIAG to better prepare automakers and suppliers to use the Core Tools processes (i.e. SPC, FMEA, MSA, APQP/PPAP). Understanding these processes is becoming a requirement for the industry and AIAG wants to make sure that you are prepared. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/download-the-free-core-tools-key-terms?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Final Days of Stakeholder Review for AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook Draft](https://blog.aiag.org/final-days-of-stakeholder-review-for-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-draft?hsLang=en-us) Feb 14, 2018 [![deadline-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/deadline-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/final-days-of-stakeholder-review-for-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-draft?hsLang=en-us) Don’t miss your chance to provide feedback on the AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook Draft! The deadline for returning commenting spreadsheets (to[ stakeholderreview@aiag.org](mailto:stakeholderreview@aiag.org)) is February 27, 2018, so if you’ve been waiting to send in your thoughts, now is the time. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/final-days-of-stakeholder-review-for-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-draft?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [There’s Still Time! AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook Draft Available Through February 27, 2018](https://blog.aiag.org/theres-still-time-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-draft-available-through-february-27-2018?hsLang=en-us) Jan 18, 2018 [![feedback chart-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/feedback%20chart-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/theres-still-time-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-draft-available-through-february-27-2018?hsLang=en-us) The stakeholder review and commenting period for the new co-copyrighted AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook will close on February 27, 2018. Have you provided your feedback yet? [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/theres-still-time-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-draft-available-through-february-27-2018?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook Draft Available for Review and Comments](https://blog.aiag.org/new-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-draft-available-for-review-and-comments?hsLang=en-us) Dec 08, 2017 [![FMEA-VDA.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/FMEA-VDA.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-draft-available-for-review-and-comments?hsLang=en-us) #### Don’t miss this unprecedented opportunity to provide your feedback! As of November 27, 2017, a free draft of the new co-copyrighted [AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook](http://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=XO-FMEADRAFT) is available for a ninety (90) day stakeholder review and commenting period.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-draft-available-for-review-and-comments?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [IS YOUR COMPANY MEETING GLOBAL QUALITY BENCHMARKS?](https://blog.aiag.org/is-your-company-meeting-global-quality-benchmarks?hsLang=en-us) Jul 31, 2017 [![digital world map-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/digital%20world%20map-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/is-your-company-meeting-global-quality-benchmarks?hsLang=en-us) In acknowledgment of the need to consistently maintain standardized processes across global supply chains, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has updated an essential quality resource to be more internationally inclusive. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/is-your-company-meeting-global-quality-benchmarks?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG INTERNATIONAL CORE TOOL SOFTWARE PROJECT TEAM’S VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER SURVEY RESULTS](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-international-core-tool-software-project-teams-voice-of-the-customer-survey-results?hsLang=en-us) May 19, 2017 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/global%20communication%20concept-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-international-core-tool-software-project-teams-voice-of-the-customer-survey-results?hsLang=en-us) AIAG recently announced the creation of a Core Tools Forms Software project. The second Voice of the Customer Survey was sent out, and the results show a strong international interest in a cloud-based application to complete several very technical forms related to product and process development (FMEA, Control Plan), measurement system capability evaluation (MSA), and product release (PPAP) that are part of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-international-core-tool-software-project-teams-voice-of-the-customer-survey-results?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Key Term Tuesday: SPC](https://blog.aiag.org/key-term-tuesday-spc?hsLang=en-us) Apr 05, 2016 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car_production-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/key-term-tuesday-spc?hsLang=en-us) We’ve all heard of the basic statistical terms: mean, median, and mode, but when it comes to Statistical Process Control things get a bit more complicated. This “Key Term Tuesday” we’re focusing on SPC. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/key-term-tuesday-spc?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Effective Risk Management Starts with FMEA](https://blog.aiag.org/fmea-certification-benefits?hsLang=en-us) Feb 01, 2016 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/CQIbasics.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/fmea-certification-benefits?hsLang=en-us) **All new product development projects involve risk. A properly implemented FMEA will help ensure that potential failures have been considered and addressed during the product and process development cycle.** [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/fmea-certification-benefits?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Key Term Tuesday: Quality Acronyms](https://blog.aiag.org/key-term-tuesday-quality-acronyms?hsLang=en-us) Mar 24, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hub/385656/file-2322234202.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/key-term-tuesday-quality-acronyms?hsLang=en-us) Acronyms can look like alphabet soup, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the most commonly used acronyms to help you out. 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