--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG | Special Process Assessments (CQI's) description: Special Process Assessments (CQI's) | Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. --- [![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/) ## [Ensure Safe, Aligned Practices with AIAG's New CQI-37 Bulk Material/Catalog Item Guideline](https://blog.aiag.org/ensure-safe-aligned-practices-with-aiags-new-cqi-37-bulk-material/catalog-item-guideline?hsLang=en-us) Jul 10, 2025 [![CQI-37](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/CQI-37%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/ensure-safe-aligned-practices-with-aiags-new-cqi-37-bulk-material/catalog-item-guideline?hsLang=en-us) Get expert guidance on managing bulk materials and catalog items that become safety-critical in components (e.g., batteries, bulk components, and seals) with our new, industry-developed [Safety Critical Bulk Material/Catalog Item Management Guideline (CQI-37).](https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/manuals/details/CQI-37) [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/ensure-safe-aligned-practices-with-aiags-new-cqi-37-bulk-material/catalog-item-guideline?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Now Available in Spanish: New CQI-35 Wiring Harness Quality Guidelines](https://blog.aiag.org/now-available-in-spanish-new-cqi-35-wiring-harness-quality-guidelines?hsLang=en-us) Jan 15, 2025 [![Wiring Harness Quality Guidelines Coming Soon in Spanish](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/download-2-1.jpeg)](https://blog.aiag.org/now-available-in-spanish-new-cqi-35-wiring-harness-quality-guidelines?hsLang=en-us) As modern vehicles rely more heavily on complex electrical systems, ensuring the quality, durability, and reliability of wiring harnesses has become even more essential. In response, the newly released [CQI-35 Wiring Harness Quality Guidelines](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=CQI-35)— **now** available in Spanish — provides proven Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methodologies to ensure automotive wiring systems meet top safety and performance standards by addressing potential risks, improving performance, and building customer trust. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/now-available-in-spanish-new-cqi-35-wiring-harness-quality-guidelines?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [CQI-35 Wiring Harness Quality Guidelines Just Hit the AIAG Store...Get Your Copy Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/cqi-35-wiring-harness-quality-guidelines-just-hit-the-aiag-store...get-your-copy-today?hsLang=en-us) Nov 08, 2024 [![New Wiring Harness Quality Guidelines](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/download-2.jpeg)](https://blog.aiag.org/cqi-35-wiring-harness-quality-guidelines-just-hit-the-aiag-store...get-your-copy-today?hsLang=en-us) With vehicles growing more advanced and reliant on complex electrical systems, the demand for high-quality, durable, efficient, and reliable wiring has become more critical than ever. As such, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methodologies in the newly launched [CQI-35 Wiring Harness Quality Guidelines](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=CQI-35) play a key role in ensuring automotive wiring systems meet top safety and performance standards by helping mitigate potential risks, enhance performance, and build customer trust. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/cqi-35-wiring-harness-quality-guidelines-just-hit-the-aiag-store...get-your-copy-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New to the AIAG Store…Check out the CQI-23 Special Process: Molding System Assessment Second Edition Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/new-to-the-aiag-store-get-your-copy-of-the-cqi-23-special-process-molding-system-assessment-second-edition-today?hsLang=en-us) Mar 23, 2023 [![update](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/update%20keyboard%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-to-the-aiag-store-get-your-copy-of-the-cqi-23-special-process-molding-system-assessment-second-edition-today?hsLang=en-us)   Developed in collaboration with industry experts from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and molding suppliers, the [CQI-23 Special Process: Molding System Assessment](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=CQI-23-2) – now in its second edition – provides a common approach to a plastic molding management system for automotive production and service part organizations. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-to-the-aiag-store-get-your-copy-of-the-cqi-23-special-process-molding-system-assessment-second-edition-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Automotive Warranty Assessment Training Updated to New 4th Edition](https://blog.aiag.org/automotive-warranty-assessment-training-updated-to-new-4th-edition?hsLang=en-us) Apr 27, 2022 [![warranty](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car%20warranty%20graphic-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/automotive-warranty-assessment-training-updated-to-new-4th-edition?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 our courses that help you gain critical insights and skills in warranty management!   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/automotive-warranty-assessment-training-updated-to-new-4th-edition?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [CQI-14 Automotive Warranty Management: A Guideline for Industry Best Practices 4th Edition Now Available](https://blog.aiag.org/cqi-14-automotive-warranty-management-a-guideline-for-industry-best-practices-4th-edition-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Apr 26, 2022 [![warranty](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/car%20warranty%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/cqi-14-automotive-warranty-management-a-guideline-for-industry-best-practices-4th-edition-now-available?hsLang=en-us) AIAG has collaborated with the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) to release the fourth edition of the [CQI-14 Automotive Warranty Management: A Guideline for Industry Best Practices](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=CQI-14-4). The goal of this new edition is warranty improvement collaboratively and continuously through best practices, standardization, recommended tools, and a root cause identification culture. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/cqi-14-automotive-warranty-management-a-guideline-for-industry-best-practices-4th-edition-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New! CQI-11 and CQI-12 Video Series Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/new-cqi-11-and-cqi-12-video-series-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Apr 13, 2022 [![what's new](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/whats%20new%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-cqi-11-and-cqi-12-video-series-now-available?hsLang=en-us) The CQI-11 Plating System Assessment was created to help automotive suppliers develop a plating management system based on industry best practices. Now in its third edition, the Plating System Assessment emphasizes defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-cqi-11-and-cqi-12-video-series-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [2nd Edition CQI-27: Casting System Assessment is Now Available](https://blog.aiag.org/2nd-edition-cqi-27-casting-system-assessment-is-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Mar 28, 2018 [![cast aluminum-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/cast%20aluminum-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/2nd-edition-cqi-27-casting-system-assessment-is-now-available?hsLang=en-us) The *CQI-27 Special Process: Casting System Assessment* *2nd edition* provides requirements for foundry suppliers of OEM automotive castings. It is a collective effort by OEM and Tier 1 customers to create common process requirements for foundries, requirements which our shared experiences tell us will benefit the foundry industry for their OEM automotive customers.  The objective is to have robust processes which minimize the risk of casting defects in automotive applications. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/2nd-edition-cqi-27-casting-system-assessment-is-now-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. 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