Powering Performance

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If you haven't secured your seat for our annual Supply Chain Summit yet, now's the time! You'll get the best price through Thursday, April 18th, and ensure your spot at this popular event. 

When automobiles change possession during the transportation chain, they should immediately be inspected for any damage and missing parts or options. Since accurately identifying the type and location of such damage is essential for claims administration – and helps support damage prevention efforts – this updated manual provides a standard set of codes and processes for recording vehicle exceptions for those handling vehicles during the shipping process.      

The automotive supply chain is long and complex. A break in the chain at a small, tier 3, single-part producer can be disastrous.

After nearly a decade of volunteering at AIAG – most recently as chair of our Export Compliance Advisory Group (ECAG) – Nissan’s Derek Hawn, Regional Manager, Export Compliance Americas Alliance Customs & Trade, has a unique perspective to share.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recognizes that trade supply chains are rapidly transforming themselves through the world of e-commerce and wants its regulatory oversight and technology to keep pace.

Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has formally submitted to President Trump the results of the Department of Commerce’s investigation into the effect of imports of automobiles and automobile parts on the national security of the United States.

Missed out in January? Join us in May! The five day seminar-style course, Principles of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma – offered by AIAG and Wayne State University – will return the week of May 8th. 

Missed out on our January Future Automotive Expert (FAE) event? We’ve got you covered! Access the recording – free for members, and just $25 for non-members – at the AIAG Store.

New year, new goals, new opportunities! If your professional plans for 2019 include expanding your knowledge in supply chain management, we’ve got the resources you need.

In remembrance of our esteemed colleague, Joel Karczewski – AIAG’s vice president of commercial services through December 2018 – AIAG has announced a scholarship opportunity for students enrolling in the Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program.