--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG | Quality (32) description: Quality | Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (32) --- [![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/) ## [Experience and Insight: An Interview with Harald Wilhelm](https://blog.aiag.org/experience-and-insight-an-interview-with-harald-wilhelm?hsLang=en-us) Feb 15, 2019 [![volunteer blackboard - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/volunteer%20blackboard%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/experience-and-insight-an-interview-with-harald-wilhelm?hsLang=en-us) 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.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/experience-and-insight-an-interview-with-harald-wilhelm?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG’s New Traceability Guideline Now in Stock!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-traceability-guideline-now-in-stock?hsLang=en-us) Jan 17, 2019 [![map over logistics-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/map%20over%20logistics-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-traceability-guideline-now-in-stock?hsLang=en-us) 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](http://bit.ly/AIAGTraceability) comes in. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-traceability-guideline-now-in-stock?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Core Tools Self-Assessment: November 2018 Update](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tool-self-assessment-november-2018-update?hsLang=en-us) Dec 14, 2018 [![woman on laptop smiling-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/woman%20on%20laptop%20smiling-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tool-self-assessment-november-2018-update?hsLang=en-us) In 2012, AIAG introduced the [Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA)](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=ELCTSA) as a means to measure an individual’s Core Tools proficiency and identify areas for improvement. The CTSA is a timed, open book self-assessment that covers APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC and is offered in eight different languages.  Exam questions are tied to the proctored Core Tools certification exams offered by AIAG. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tool-self-assessment-november-2018-update?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [NEW CQI-20 Problem Solving Document Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/new-cqi-20-problem-solving-document-available?hsLang=en-us) Nov 06, 2018 [![problem solution-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/problem%20solution-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-cqi-20-problem-solving-document-available?hsLang=en-us) In a ground-breaking automotive quality survey conducted by AIAG in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting, problem solving was identified as one of the most critical issues impacting quality for the global automotive industry. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-cqi-20-problem-solving-document-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Stakeholder Review for AIAG’s Traceability Guideline (CQI-28) Ends October 17!](https://blog.aiag.org/stakeholder-review-for-aiags-traceability-guideline-cqi-28-ends-october-17?hsLang=en-us) Oct 11, 2018 [![we want your feedback megaphone-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/we%20want%20your%20feedback%20megaphone-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/stakeholder-review-for-aiags-traceability-guideline-cqi-28-ends-october-17?hsLang=en-us) AIAG’s Traceability Guideline draft, identified as CQI-28, is currently available for stakeholder review through October 17, 2018. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/stakeholder-review-for-aiags-traceability-guideline-cqi-28-ends-october-17?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Traceability guideline (CQI-28) now available for Stakeholder Review](https://blog.aiag.org/traceability-guideline-cqi-28-now-available-for-stakeholder-review?hsLang=en-us) Sep 18, 2018 [![feedback graphic-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/feedback%20graphic-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/traceability-guideline-cqi-28-now-available-for-stakeholder-review?hsLang=en-us) AIAG’s Traceability Workgroup is proud to announce that its new [Traceability Guideline, identified as CQI-28](http://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=XO-CQI-28DRAFT), is now available for stakeholder review. Created by a cross-functional and multi-organizational workgroup, the document contains guidance to meeting IATF 16949 traceability requirements, presents a basis for traceability methods and technologies relevant to the automotive industry and concludes with a self-assessment and fire drill forms. Additionally, best practices – and in some cases “bad practices” – are presented to guide and inspire thought for organizations that are creating or evaluating their traceability systems. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/traceability-guideline-cqi-28-now-available-for-stakeholder-review?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [The New CQI-20:Effective Problem Solving Guide is Here!](https://blog.aiag.org/the-new-cqi-20effective-problem-solving-guide-is-here?hsLang=en-us) Sep 14, 2018 [![teamwork-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/teamwork-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/the-new-cqi-20effective-problem-solving-guide-is-here?hsLang=en-us) Does your organization need help eliminating repeat problems and implementing sustainable improvements in your products or processes? [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/the-new-cqi-20effective-problem-solving-guide-is-here?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Industry 4.0 and the Quality Imperative](https://blog.aiag.org/industry-4.0-and-the-quality-imperative?hsLang=en-us) Sep 14, 2018 [![industry 40-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/industry%2040-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/industry-4.0-and-the-quality-imperative?hsLang=en-us) By now you have probably heard about Industry 4.0 and what it’s all about. The term refers to the fourth wave of the Industrial Revolution. Each wave of the revolution has been driven by advances in technology. The most recent wave has been precipitated by the rapid and concurrent maturation of advanced technologies such as robotics, AI, VR, big data and visualization. Industry 4.0 technologies allow business to move at a never-before seen pace. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/industry-4.0-and-the-quality-imperative?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Core Tools and IATF 16949:2016 Overview](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tools-and-iatf-169492016-overview?hsLang=en-us) Aug 15, 2018 [![industrial robot with code-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/industrial%20robot%20with%20code-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tools-and-iatf-169492016-overview?hsLang=en-us) Several sections of IATF 16949:2016 now specifically reference the Core Tools, including: [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/core-tools-and-iatf-169492016-overview?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [With a theme of “Tools/Technology to Sustain your Automotive QMS” for this year's AIAG Quality Summit, let's discuss the issue of balance](https://blog.aiag.org/with-a-theme-of-tools/technology-to-sustain-your-automotive-qms-for-this-years-aiag-quality-summit-lets-discuss-the-issue-of-balance?hsLang=en-us) Aug 15, 2018 [![Plato 2](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Plato%202.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/with-a-theme-of-tools/technology-to-sustain-your-automotive-qms-for-this-years-aiag-quality-summit-lets-discuss-the-issue-of-balance?hsLang=en-us) To achieve operational excellence, especially in quality risk management, organizations are expected to have three elements in perfect balance: their people, processes and technology. A focus is needed not only on the skills of those who perform FMEAs, but the processes, procedures and tools used by the team. These elements are part of a continuous process of risk identification, analysis, and mitigation aligned to their corporate objectives of improved process throughput and quality, as well as reduced product scrap and rework.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/with-a-theme-of-tools/technology-to-sustain-your-automotive-qms-for-this-years-aiag-quality-summit-lets-discuss-the-issue-of-balance?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [1](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality/page/1?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality/page/27?hsLang=en-us) [30](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality/page/30?hsLang=en-us) [31](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality/page/31?hsLang=en-us) [32](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality/page/32) [33](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality/page/33?hsLang=en-us) [34](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality/page/34?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality/page/37?hsLang=en-us) [40](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality/page/40?hsLang=en-us) [![BLOG EN ESPAÑOL](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/385656/bc7b1564-c5cf-4ea9-82f8-50aaefb16345.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/385656/bc7b1564-c5cf-4ea9-82f8-50aaefb16345) --- ### Search Blog By Category - [Corporate Responsibility (284)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/corporate-responsibility?hsLang=en-us) - [CTPAT/AEO (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/ctpat-aeo?hsLang=en-us) - [CTS (7)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/cts?hsLang=en-us) - [Customs & Trade (18)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/customs-trade?hsLang=en-us) - [Cybersecurity (12)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/cybersecurity?hsLang=en-us) - [Environmental Sustainability (7)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/environmental-sustainability?hsLang=en-us) - [ESG (9)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/esg?hsLang=en-us) - [Events (163)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/events?hsLang=en-us) - [Finished Vehicle Logistics (3)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/finished-vehicle-logistics?hsLang=en-us) - [Forced Labor/Human Rights (19)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/forced-labor-human-rights?hsLang=en-us) - [Future Automotive Experts (FAE) (18)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/future-automotive-experts-fae?hsLang=en-us) - [German Due Diligence Act (1)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/german-due-diligence-act?hsLang=en-us) - [IATF 16949 (4)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/iatf-16949?hsLang=en-us) - [Membership & Volunteering (14)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/membership-volunteering?hsLang=en-us) - [MMOG/LE (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/mmog-le?hsLang=en-us) - [News (286)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/news?hsLang=en-us) - [Quality (395)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality?hsLang=en-us) - [Quality Core Tools (31)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality-core-tools?hsLang=en-us) - [Special Process Assessments (CQI's) (10)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/special-process-assessments-cqis?hsLang=en-us) - [Supply Chain Management (420)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/supply-chain-management?hsLang=en-us) - [SupplySafe (5)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/supplysafe?hsLang=en-us) - [Training (125)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/training?hsLang=en-us) - [USMCA (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/usmca?hsLang=en-us) - [Warranty Management (4)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/warranty-management?hsLang=en-us) - [All Posts](https://blog.aiag.org/) --- [![JOIN AIAG TODAY!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/385656/f126a078-c813-4dfb-8e94-733bccc2ce6e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/385656/f126a078-c813-4dfb-8e94-733bccc2ce6e) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/1066259640/?value=0&guid=ON&script=0) ![Quantcast](//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-F7QHy7b3cbvyb\.gif?labels=_fp.event.Default;)