--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG | Quality (34) description: Quality | Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (34) --- [![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/) ## [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) ## [Transitioning to IATF 16949:2016 for Automotive Auditors](https://blog.aiag.org/transitioning-to-iatf-169492016-for-automotive-auditors?hsLang=en-us) Feb 14, 2018 [![audit-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/audit-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/transitioning-to-iatf-169492016-for-automotive-auditors?hsLang=en-us) The IATF 16949 transition deadline is rapidly approaching and many AIAG Certified Supplier Auditors need to renew their certification to complete second-party audits. The question, however, is how to do this without the undue hardship of investing in a five day class. The answer: AIAG’s [Transitioning to IATF 16949:2016 for Automotive Auditors](http://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=SARIA) course, next offered 3/12 – 3/14, with additional sessions throughout the rest of 2018.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/transitioning-to-iatf-169492016-for-automotive-auditors?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) ## [AIAG Warranty Management Classes Available](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-warranty-management-classes-available?hsLang=en-us) Jan 18, 2018 [![car warranty graphic-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car%20warranty%20graphic-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-warranty-management-classes-available?hsLang=en-us) Hoping to gain a better understanding of warranty management, but not sure where to start? Check out the following descriptions for two of AIAG’s courses that can help you gain critical insights and skills in warranty management!   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-warranty-management-classes-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG CQI-27 Special Process: Casting System Assessment, 2nd Edition Still Available for Review](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-cqi-27-special-process-casting-system-assessment-2nd-edition-still-available-for-review?hsLang=en-us) Jan 18, 2018 [![last chance-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/last%20chance-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-cqi-27-special-process-casting-system-assessment-2nd-edition-still-available-for-review?hsLang=en-us) Last chance! The stakeholder review and commenting period for the CQI-27 Special Process: Casting System Assessment, 2nd edition draft ends in just two short weeks. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-cqi-27-special-process-casting-system-assessment-2nd-edition-still-available-for-review?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG CQI-27 Special Process: Casting System Assessment, 2nd Edition is Now Available for Stakeholder Review and Commenting](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-cqi-27-special-process-casting-system-assessment-2nd-edition-is-now-available-for-stakeholder-review-and-commenting?hsLang=en-us) Dec 14, 2017 [![feedback request-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/feedback%20request-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-cqi-27-special-process-casting-system-assessment-2nd-edition-is-now-available-for-stakeholder-review-and-commenting?hsLang=en-us) Don’t miss this opportunity to provide your feedback! Effective immediately, a draft of the new AIAG CQI-27 Special Process: Casting System Assessment, 2nd edition is available for stakeholder review and commenting. All comments must be submitted to [stakeholderreview@aiag.org](mailto:stakeholderreview@aiag.org)by February 1, 2018 for consideration. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-cqi-27-special-process-casting-system-assessment-2nd-edition-is-now-available-for-stakeholder-review-and-commenting?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Sanctioned Interpretations Published for IATF 16949:2016](https://blog.aiag.org/sanctioned-interpretations-published-for-iatf-169492016?hsLang=en-us) Dec 14, 2017 [![transmissions-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/transmissions-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/sanctioned-interpretations-published-for-iatf-169492016?hsLang=en-us) During the week of 11 September 2017, the IATF conducted a Stakeholder Conference in Oberursel Germany. The conference included representatives from the 43 Certification Bodies (CB’s) and five supplier representatives for each industry association in the IATF. AIAG also hosted a supplier feedback session in August, allowing approximately 40 additional industry stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback to the IATF. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/sanctioned-interpretations-published-for-iatf-169492016?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) ## [GM’s Gary West: To Achieve Zero Defects, Address Your Silos](https://blog.aiag.org/gms-gary-west-to-achieve-zero-defects-address-your-silos?hsLang=en-us) Nov 09, 2017 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/problems%20concept-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/gms-gary-west-to-achieve-zero-defects-address-your-silos?hsLang=en-us) More than 400 automotive quality professionals attended the 2017 AIAG Quality Summit on September 19-20, 2017, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, leaving very few seats in the general addresses and standing-room only in many of the most popular breakout sessions. This level of participation — supported by over 40 exhibitors and sponsors — made this year’s Quality Summit one of the most engaging and valuable quality events in recent years. 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