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A newly updated version of the TC-7 publication, Basics of Export Compliance, is now available for purchase at the AIAG store!

The world of export compliance is constantly changing as new regulations take effect and existing regulations shift, emphasizing the need to stay sharp and in control of your program.

It’s been a banner year for The Transportation Club of Detroit (TCD)! Two of AIAG’s leaders in Supply Chain Management – who are also on the board of this industry organization – recently revealed that the TCD will be awarding a record total of $25,000 in scholarships to seven well-deserving university students this year.

It’s official…AIAG has kicked off the Supply Chain 2025 industry survey project in partnership with Thomson Reuters! Beginning with interview-based discussions in Asia, followed by interviews in Europe and North America, the goal of this collaborative and far-reaching survey effort is to better understand “top of mind” concerns and subsequently areas of future strategic focus for industry leaders in different regions.

The second annual AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain and Quality Conference kicks off in less than one month – have you reserved your seat yet? If not, now’s the time to take a second look at this unique event taking place in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina! Read on for three great reasons you won’t want to miss out:  

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.