--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG | Quality (31) description: Quality | Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (31) --- [![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/) ## [Catching Up with Toyota’s Amy Moffatt](https://blog.aiag.org/catching-up-with-toyotas-amy-moffatt?hsLang=en-us) May 09, 2019 [![auto industry - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/auto%20industry%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/catching-up-with-toyotas-amy-moffatt?hsLang=en-us) On March 5, 2019, Amy Moffatt – senior manager of Toyota North America’s Operations Management Development Division – gave the closing presentation at the AIAG/AAMA 2019 Southern Automotive Quality Summit (SAQS). AIAG had the opportunity to catch up with Amy after the event and asked her several questions about her perceptions of the automotive industry. Amy’s insights are below. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/catching-up-with-toyotas-amy-moffatt?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Effective Problem Solving Workshop Now Available](https://blog.aiag.org/effective-problem-solving-workshop-now-available?hsLang=en-us) May 09, 2019 [![problems concept-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/problems%20concept-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/effective-problem-solving-workshop-now-available?hsLang=en-us) New course alert! Join us June 27-28, 2019\* for AIAG’s newest Quality training course: the two-day [Effective Problem Solving Workshop.](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=EPSG) [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/effective-problem-solving-workshop-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA) May 2019 Update](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tools-self-assessment-ctsa-may-2019-update?hsLang=en-us) May 08, 2019 [![guy on laptop - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/guy%20on%20laptop%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tools-self-assessment-ctsa-may-2019-update?hsLang=en-us)   AIAG launched its free online [Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA)](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=ELCTSA)in 2012 as a method for individuals to measure their competency in the four automotive quality Core Tools: APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC. The CTSA is a timed, open book self-assessment available in eight different languages. With a worldwide reach, more than 11,000 individuals representing 1,964 companies in 78 countries have completed the Core Tools Self-Assessment. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tools-self-assessment-ctsa-may-2019-update?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Free AIAG & VDA FMEA Whitepaper Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/free-aiag-vda-fmea-whitepaper-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Apr 25, 2019 [![FMEA-whitepaper](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/FMEA-whitepaper.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/free-aiag-vda-fmea-whitepaper-now-available?hsLang=en-us) With the official release of the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook just around the corner, we’ve put together a whitepaper detailing some of the most important improvements you can expect to see in the new handbook. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/free-aiag-vda-fmea-whitepaper-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Launches New Quality Core Tools Support Software Specially Designed For Unique Needs Of Lower-Tier Suppliers](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-launches-new-quality-core-tools-support-software-specially-designed-for-unique-needs-of-lower-tier-suppliers?hsLang=en-us) Apr 11, 2019 [![CTS-Logov2-2](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/CTS-Logov2-2.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-launches-new-quality-core-tools-support-software-specially-designed-for-unique-needs-of-lower-tier-suppliers?hsLang=en-us) The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has launched a simple, time-efficient software tool to help suppliers comply with their customer’s quality requirements. While valuable to any automotive company, the AIAG Core Tools Support™ CTS) software is especially designed for parts manufacturers Tier 2 and smaller. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-launches-new-quality-core-tools-support-software-specially-designed-for-unique-needs-of-lower-tier-suppliers?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Meet Caterpillar’s Matt Kerr – Co-Chair of the AIAG Quality Steering Committee](https://blog.aiag.org/meet-caterpillars-matt-kerr-co-chair-of-the-aiag-quality-steering-committee?hsLang=en-us) Apr 11, 2019 [![volunteer stencil - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/volunteer%20stencil%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/meet-caterpillars-matt-kerr-co-chair-of-the-aiag-quality-steering-committee?hsLang=en-us) As engineering manager at Caterpillar and co-chair of the AIAG Quality Steering Committee, Matt Kerr understands the importance of being flexible and open to collaborating with diverse partners. Below, Matt shares his thoughts on coming together at AIAG, staying current on – and preparing for – emerging industry trends, and more! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/meet-caterpillars-matt-kerr-co-chair-of-the-aiag-quality-steering-committee?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG’s New Core Tools Support (CTS) Software is Coming Soon!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-core-tools-support-cts-software-is-coming-soon?hsLang=en-us) Mar 14, 2019 [![engineer with tablet - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/engineer%20with%20tablet%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-core-tools-support-cts-software-is-coming-soon?hsLang=en-us) **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™ (CTS) software – a cloud-based solution for authoring and managing FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documents – makes collaborating across multiple sites simple. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-core-tools-support-cts-software-is-coming-soon?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Missed the 2019 SAQS? Here’s Our Event Recap!](https://blog.aiag.org/missed-the-2019-saqs-heres-our-event-recap?hsLang=en-us) Mar 14, 2019 [![SAQS - BLOG](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/SAQS%20-%20BLOG.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/missed-the-2019-saqs-heres-our-event-recap?hsLang=en-us) 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.” [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/missed-the-2019-saqs-heres-our-event-recap?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [A Conversation With Toyota's Emily Lauder](https://blog.aiag.org/a-conversation-with-toyotas-emily-lauder?hsLang=en-us) Feb 25, 2019 [![Birmingham_Alabama-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Birmingham_Alabama-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/a-conversation-with-toyotas-emily-lauder?hsLang=en-us) The co-hosted [AIAG/AAMA Southern Automotive Quality Summit (SAQS)](https://aama.memberclicks.net/2019-southern-automotive-quality-summit) 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. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/a-conversation-with-toyotas-emily-lauder?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [It’s Almost Time for the AIAG/AAMA Southern Automotive Quality Summit!](https://blog.aiag.org/its-almost-time-for-the-aiag/aama-southern-automotive-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Feb 15, 2019 [![downtown_birmingham-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/downtown_birmingham-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/its-almost-time-for-the-aiag/aama-southern-automotive-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) We’re down to the wire! In the final weeks before the [AIAG/AAMA Southern Automotive Quality Summit](http://bit.ly/2019SAQS) on March 5th 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! 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