Powering Performance

Originally published by AIAG and Odette, the “Key Performance Indicators for Global Materials Management and Logistics” guideline was intended to reduce confusion and unnecessary administrative work for suppliers by eliminating the need for each automotive company to create their own materials management and logistics KPIs.

Back by popular demand! If you’ve been hoping to snag a (virtual) seat at our Global MMOG/LE V5 Training – Express course, now’s the time: we just added three new WebEx sessions through the end of 2020! 

Join us on July 14, 2020, for our newest virtual training, the Global MMOG/LE V5 Training- Express for MMOG/LE Version 5. This half day course – which runs from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., EST – takes place entirely online in an interactive WebEx environment, with time built in for a Q&A session at the end.

WASHINGTON— To help coordinate implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which enters into force on July 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently opened the USMCA Center.

The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes major changes for the automotive industry – presenting both opportunities and challenges. The USMCA replaces NAFTA and will initially start to take effect beginning July 1, 2020.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought supply chains to the forefront, whereas previously, many were accustomed to it running unseen in the background of everyday life. But for supply chain leaders, the pandemic has shifted focus from business as usual to crisis management, and planning for more robust supply chains in the future.

The long awaited motor carrier hours-of-service (HOS) final rule was issued earlier today (article written May 14, 2020) by the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

In support of industry recovery efforts, AIAG has partnered with QAD and Quistem to offer a free webinar on “Operational Restart Readiness for the Automotive Supply Chain.” Presented by AIAG’s program manager of supply chain products and services, Jim Liegghio; QAD’s director of automotive, Terry Onica; and Quistem LLC’s president, Cathy Fisher, this 45-minute recording addresses key manufacturing topics to consider for resuming operations after a complete or partial shutdown in the current environment.

The increased use of virtual connectivity creates greater opportunity for cyber risk. Whether your organization is taking its first steps to prioritize cybersecurity, renewing efforts to protect itself from cybercrime, or performing a health check on existing security measures, AIAG’s Supply Safe: Cyber Safe bundles can help.

Information and ideas are the tools the automotive supply chain needs most to secure its future, said Pete Mento, managing director and practice leader of global customs and duties for Crowe LLP.