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Coming August 2020!

The new CQI-12 Special Process: Coating System Assessment was developed to help better evaluate quality systems at coating shops supplying OEM automotive coatings. Now in it’s third edition, the Coating System Assessment has been updated and revised for greater clarity, and to include the ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System concepts, “process approach” and “risk management.”

As we continue to update and develop our Core Tools Support (CTS) software to improve the user experience, we’re excited to announce the addition of two new support features on our main CTS webpage, and a new task screen in the software itself!

New publication alert! Developed in collaboration with volunteers from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, heat treat suppliers, and calibration companies that service the heat treat industry, the 4^th edition of the Special Process: Heat Treat System Assessment (CQI-9) is now available for purchase at the AIAG Store.   

Did you know that our Core Tools Support™ (CTS) Software has been updated to present CTS content in Spanish? This customizable feature allows individual users to change the software’s presentation language as needed.

Times have changed a lot recently, but you can still get the training you need to hit the ground running during the industry recovery – with AIAG’s Live Virtual Training!

We are proud to announce the launch of our Core Tools Support™ (CTS) software in Mexico! The translated software, now available with AIAG’s content in Spanish, is provided using a server dedicated to organizations located in Mexico.

As the automotive industry grapples with new realities introduced by the spread of COVID-19, the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) is discussing the impact with respect to prioritizing the safety and well-being of those involved with IATF 16949 certification scheme.

Have you explored our Quality eLearning content at the AIAG Store yet? If not, now is the time! With new menu options to help you navigate – including a “Training/eLearning” dropdown category that allows you to select “Quality eLearning” specifically – the updated layout of our store makes it faster and easier to find the courses and products you’re most interested in. 

The online Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA) was launched in 2012 as a way for individuals to measure their competency in the automotive quality Core Tools: APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC. The questions reflect information that virtually everyone in automotive quality today should know, and results can be used to verify the effectiveness of your Core Tools training and develop individual or group improvement plans.

Did you know that AIAG offers a free eLearning overview of NHTSA’s warranty and recall reporting requirements? The Introduction to US Motor Vehicle Safety Training, developed in cooperation with FCA, Ford, GM, Honda North America, Toyota Motor North America and Volvo Truck Group, introduces the user to NHTSA’s reporting requirements and guidelines for initiating a product recall.