--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG | Quality (30) description: Quality | Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (30) --- [![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/) ## [October CTS Software and FMEA Update Webinars Coming Soon!](https://blog.aiag.org/your-blog-post-title-here?hsLang=en-us) Oct 10, 2019 [![free webinar - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/free%20webinar%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/your-blog-post-title-here?hsLang=en-us) Whether you've been following along since we first announced the new AIAG Core Tools Support**™** (CTS) software or are just now learning about this unique cloud-based solution for authoring and managing FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documents, you won't want to miss our next update webinar! This webinar will take place on October 14, 2019 at 11:00 p.m. EDT (i.e., October 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. China Standard Time - CST) for participants in Asia, and on October 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM EDT for participants in North America.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/your-blog-post-title-here?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Updated CQI-11 Special Process: Plating System Assessment 3rd Edition is now available](https://blog.aiag.org/updated-cqi-11-special-process-plating-system-assessment-3rd-edition-is-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Oct 10, 2019 [![updated stamp - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/updated%20stamp%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/updated-cqi-11-special-process-plating-system-assessment-3rd-edition-is-now-available?hsLang=en-us) The long awaited 3rd edition of the [CQI-11 Special Process: Plating System Assessment (PSA)](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=CQI-11) has been released. This new edition supersedes the 2nd edition assessment which has been active since February 2012. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/updated-cqi-11-special-process-plating-system-assessment-3rd-edition-is-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [IATF 16949:2016 Supplier Auditor Recertification Exam Dates Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/iatf-169492016-supplier-auditor-recertification-exam-dates-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Oct 09, 2019 [![checkmark over laptop - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/checkmark%20over%20laptop%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/iatf-169492016-supplier-auditor-recertification-exam-dates-now-available?hsLang=en-us) As IATF 16949:2016 reaches its three-year anniversary, auditors with an active AIAG Supplier Auditor Certificate will need to renew their certificates before they expire. To make that renewal process as quick and painless as possible, AIAG is now offering an AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Supplier Auditor Recertification Exam,\* allowing current holders of an AIAG Supplier Auditor Certificate to renew their certificate without taking the three or five day class. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/iatf-169492016-supplier-auditor-recertification-exam-dates-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Need to Renew Your AIAG Supplier Auditor Certificate?](https://blog.aiag.org/need-to-renew-your-aiag-supplier-auditor-certificate?hsLang=en-us) Sep 12, 2019 [![certification stamp - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/certification%20stamp%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/need-to-renew-your-aiag-supplier-auditor-certificate?hsLang=en-us) As IATF 16949:2016 reaches its three-year anniversary, auditors with an active AIAG Supplier Auditor Certificate will need to renew their certificates before they expire. To make that renewal process as quick and painless as possible, AIAG is now offering an AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Supplier Auditor Recertification Exam.\* [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/need-to-renew-your-aiag-supplier-auditor-certificate?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Reduce Process Nonconformance with Layered Process Audits (LPA)](https://blog.aiag.org/reduce-process-nonconformance-with-layered-process-audits-lpa?hsLang=en-us) Aug 15, 2019 [![audit letters - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/audit%20letters%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/reduce-process-nonconformance-with-layered-process-audits-lpa?hsLang=en-us) *Consider upcoming LPA training at AIAG to improve quality metrics, customer satisfaction and profits by getting more work elements right the first time.* Consistently meeting or exceeding the requirements set by your company, customers and quality standards is critical in the automotive industry. These criteria are in place for a reason and failing to adhere to these standards results in inflated scrap and rework costs, increased customer complaints, audit findings and preventable costly quality incidents. So, how do you ensure process requirements are met the first time around? [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/reduce-process-nonconformance-with-layered-process-audits-lpa?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Core Tools Support™ (CTS) Software – Try It Before You Buy It!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tools-support-cts-software-try-it-before-you-buy-it?hsLang=en-us) Jul 18, 2019 [![free trial - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/free%20trial%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tools-support-cts-software-try-it-before-you-buy-it?hsLang=en-us) Curious about our new CTS software, but unsure if it’s the right fit for you and your organization? Now, you can “try it before you buy it” with a *[free 30 day trial!](http://www.aiag.org/CTS)* [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tools-support-cts-software-try-it-before-you-buy-it?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [IATF Survey Available – Provide Feedback on the Standard Through 9/10!](https://blog.aiag.org/iatf-survey-available-provide-feedback-on-the-standard?hsLang=en-us) Jul 18, 2019 [![feedback concept - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/feedback%20concept%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/iatf-survey-available-provide-feedback-on-the-standard?hsLang=en-us) The IATF has created an optional, anonymous industry stakeholder survey to solicit feedback on IATF 16949:2016 sections needing further clarification – and we’d like to hear from you!  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/iatf-survey-available-provide-feedback-on-the-standard?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook and Trainings Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/new-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-and-trainings-available?hsLang=en-us) Jun 13, 2019 [![clapping class - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/clapping%20class%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-and-trainings-available?hsLang=en-us) Developed with a global team of OEM and Tier 1 supplier subject matter experts, the new [AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook](http://www.aiag.org/FMEA) incorporates best practices from both AIAG and VDA methodologies into a harmonized, structured approach. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-and-trainings-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Core Tools Support (CTS) Software Update](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tools-support-cts-software-update?hsLang=en-us) Jun 13, 2019 [![woman on laptop with plant - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/woman%20on%20laptop%20with%20plant%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tools-support-cts-software-update?hsLang=en-us) Since launching the new AIAG Core Tools Support™ (CTS) software, we’ve been busy collecting feedback, working on updates and making improvements. In light of this, AIAG held a CTS software update webinar on June 6th, during which AIAG program manager John Cachat shared a short demo, and details on the software’s newest features – added in response to feedback from users around the globe – as well as upcoming functionality to support the new AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tools-support-cts-software-update?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG & VDA FMEA Webinar Recording Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-vda-fmea-webinar-recording-available?hsLang=en-us) May 22, 2019 [![webinar cafe - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/webinar%20cafe%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-vda-fmea-webinar-recording-available?hsLang=en-us) Missed out on the AIAG & VDA FMEA Pre-Launch Webinar? 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