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Several of AIAG’s established Supply Chain documents are being revised! The Intercontinental Pallet and Carton Standard (RC-12), and the Basics of Export Compliance publication (TC-7) are both in the final revision phase to ensure the information provided is as up-to-date and relevant as possible.

Industry event alert! Located just a few hours outside of Metro Detroit (in Ontario, Canada), Conestoga College is hosting a Supply Chain Excellence Symposium on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Read on for more details, as a well as a special note from the director of the Magna Centre for Supply Chain Excellence at Conestoga College!

Congratulations, Wayne State! Gartner recently ranked the university's global supply chain management degree program among the top 25 in the nation -- a testament to the exceptional work they've been doing to educate and train the next generation of supply chain management professionals. 

AIAG is proud to support WSU's achievements in this area, and plans to continue to partner with the university to offer the WSU/AIAG Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, and to conduct research as part of the Global Automotive Purchasing and Supply Chain Partnership (GAPSCN). 

The automotive supply chain has been steadily plagued by the issue of effectively tracking and mitigating loss on returnable transport items (i.e. returnable racks and containers). While this is certainly not a new pain point, multiple AIAG member companies – including a number of OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and logistics service providers – have assembled to tackle this issue in new ways, utilizing cutting edge RFID technology and standardized process flows! 

In today’s increasingly technology driven and connected world, protecting data is more challenging – and more critical – than ever before. In fact, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), a significant portion of cybercrime goes undetected, which only underscores the difficulty of securing sensitive information.

In today’s increasingly technology driven and connected world, protecting data is more challenging – and more critical – than ever before. Given the growing complexity of global supply chains, and the sheer volume of highly sensitive information being exchanged, the need for a standardized approach in addressing information security is also more vital than ever before. 

AIAG’s 2018 Supply Chain Summit kicks off in just two short months, and we’re nearly at capacity for sponsors and exhibitors! Take advantage of the cost savings associated with early registration by signing up NOW, before the Early Registration Deadline of April 19^th. 

Here’s a snapshot of what our Finished Vehicle Logistics groups have been up to lately!

COMING SOON! AIAG’s Connected Vehicle Committee officially kicks off on April 23^rd. This group, which consists solely of OEM participants at the present, will come together with the goal of creating standards that are agreed upon by the OEMs. Topics of discussion will include – but not be limited to – the following:

It’s here! The AIAG Supply Chain Group has officially launched the brand new Materials Management and Logistics Knowledge Assessment, now available in the AIAG Store.

The Supply Chain Management world is in the midst of major transformation. New technologies, mindsets, and evolving ways of doing business are colliding with pervasive, real-world challenges, and organizations throughout the supply chain are feeling the impact.