Planning for 2020 Trade Under Trump

Mar 03, 2020

NAFTA 2.0 or the USMCA

Since President Trump took office in January of 2017, he has shown his desire to follow through with trade policies that were a central part of his campaign. After the President officially withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (“TPP”), he immediately focused on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”).

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Hackers Are Targeting Your Small Business

Feb 05, 2020

We’ve all read the headlines of cyberattacks on big businesses and government entities—hackers swiping millions of credit card details, Social Security numbers and other personal information. But have you thought about what the consequences a cyberattack against your small business could be?

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Trade War and New Laws Bring Sea Change to Duty Drawbacks

Feb 05, 2020

According to Dawn Olesky, senior manager of trade and customs at KPMG LLP, we’re seeing the most significant changes to Duty Drawback since its inception in 1789.

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Brazil to trial blockchain for customs

Feb 05, 2020

Brazil's bCONNECT could prove to be pioneering for the use of blockchain in customs.

Brazil is to trial a new project involving blockchain that it hopes could streamline its customs processes.

According to www.contxto.com, the country's Receita Federal is launching bCONNECT to see if the technology can assist with security, identity verification and cost management.

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AIAG to Give Presentation on Cybersecurity in the Supply Chain

Jan 09, 2020

AIAG’s Director of Supply Chain Products & Services Tanya Bolden will be a featured speaker at the first-ever, co-branded cybersecurity event with GAMA, the Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association. Scheduled for February 5, 2020, the conference will be held at the Douglasville Conference Center in Douglasville, Georgia.

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Join us in January for our Next Principles of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Class!

Dec 11, 2019

Plan ahead! Our next Principles of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma class – a five day seminar-style course offered by AIAG and Wayne State University – will return January 8-12, 2020. 

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CBP Eyeing New Tech Solutions to ‘Interesting Times’

Dec 05, 2019

Amid continually escalating tensions between the United States and its key trading partners, Brenda Smith took time during her keynote address at the 2019 AIAG Customs Town Hall to acknowledge some of the challenges in the industry.

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WSU/AIAG Auto Industry Certificate Program at a Glance

Dec 05, 2019

Wondering if the WSU/AIAG Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program is right for you? Check out the highlights below, and make sure to visit our website for more information!

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Will trucking see a turnaround in 2020?

Dec 05, 2019

Spot rates could rebound 4% to 6% in the second half of 2020 while contract rates could climb 2%, DAT forecasted after a year of spot rates favoring shippers.

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What You Need to Know About GAPSCN

Oct 31, 2019

The Global Automotive Purchasing and Supply Chain Network – also known as GAPSCN – began as a collaborative venture between AIAG and Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business to develop talent and innovation in global automotive purchasing and supply chain management. Today, industry professionals partner with academic faculty to provide community college, undergraduate, graduate and adult continuing education students with “real world” automotive case studies, best practices, knowledge assessments and standards.

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