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WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) kicked off the Forced Labor Technical Expo Tuesday and launched an interactive dashboard focused on forced labor enforcement statistics under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The Technical Expo is a two-day event that offers a global platform for industry to share best practices on the latest technologies in supply chain transparency from around the world.

The U.S. and Japan have signed a new trade deal around critical minerals for batteries meant to shore up supply chains for electric vehicles.

The global Guiding Principles and Practical Guidance documents are now available in Chinese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish.

The Forced Labor Technical Expo welcomes industry event attendance as well as stakeholders (max two per company) impacted by the need to comply with UFLPA and §19 U.S.C. 1307. The audience includes the U.S. importing community, partner government agencies with a nexus to forced labor enforcement, and non-governmental organizations.

Today, 41% of consumers expect their online purchases to arrive in less than 24 hours. As projections for delivery times shorten and international trade increases, manufacturers and distributors are adjusting their cross-border logistics strategies to ensure that timely delivery is a top priority. At the same time, systemic supply chain disruptions, lack of proper infrastructure and regulatory obstacles are all contributing to the complexity of managing cross-border freight transportation.

Analyst Insight: Regulatory pressure is intensifying globally to hold businesses accountable for sustainability in their operations as well as in their extended supply chains. Companies that vowed to make good on their sustainability pledge are now being scrutinized to deliver on those promises, as measured by their degree of regulatory compliance. 

The Supply Chain Act poses new challenges to suppliers when conducting business with new or existing German-based customers.

As the new CEO of AIAG, Matt Pohlman collaborates with the board of directors to drive initiatives that support members companies as well as mobility industries across the spectrum. Along with directing and managing all aspects of AIAG, Pohlman sets strategic priorities and works closely with internal teams and global partners to facilitate innovative solutions to common industry challenges.

Originally presented on January 26^th by Fred Coe (Global EDI, B2B Manager, General Motors), Terry Onica (Director, Automotive, QAD Inc.), and Jerry Czernel, CPIM (Senior Project Manager, AIM Computer Solutions), the first FAE webinar of 2023 focused on Supply Chain Careers in EDI and B2B Communications - the Lifeblood of the Automotive Industry.

Originally presented on January 26th – by Fred Coe (Global EDI - B2B Manager, GM), Terry Onica (Director, Automotive, QAD Inc.), and Jerry Czernel, CPIM (Senior Project Manager, AIM Computer Solutions) – our first FAE webinar of 2023 focused on "Supply Chain Careers in EDI and B2B Communications - the Lifeblood of the Automotive Industry.”