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10/16/2026

AIAG | ON THE SPOT — EPISODE 3

During our recent 2026 AIAG Quality Summit, our own Alizé Rolland caught up with the AIAG Membership team to answer a few questions about what it means to be an AIAG member and the opportunities that come with it.

From connecting with industry peers and customers to contributing to the development of standards and best practices, AIAG membership offers organizations a way to participate in conversations helping move the automotive industry forward.

And one important detail? AIAG membership extends beyond a single employee or location. When a company joins, employees across its locations can access membership benefits.

So, what makes AIAG membership unique? Who can benefit? And how can organizations get involved?

We put the AIAG Membership team On the Spot to find out.

Watch Episode 3 of AIAG | On the Spot to learn more about the people, connections, and opportunities behind AIAG membership.

AIAG | Industry Truths“The further a defect travels, the more expensive the journey becomes.”A defect caught during prod...
10/16/2026

AIAG | Industry Truths

“The further a defect travels, the more expensive the journey becomes.”

A defect caught during production is one thing. That same defect discovered after assembly, shipment, or delivery can become an entirely different challenge.

What starts as a small quality issue can lead to rework, production delays, additional inspections, supplier disruptions, and increased costs across the automotive supply chain.

That's why quality isn't just about identifying problems. It's about preventing them from moving downstream in the first place.

From early planning and process controls to supplier collaboration and continuous improvement, the earlier an issue is identified and addressed, the fewer opportunities it has to grow.

What’s one thing your team does to catch quality issues early?

Cross-border trade into Canada is evolving, but getting your team ready does not have to be complicated.AIAG is excited ...
10/15/2026

Cross-border trade into Canada is evolving, but getting your team ready does not have to be complicated.

AIAG is excited to introduce a brand-new training class: CARM Essentials for Non-Resident Importers in the Automotive Supply Chain.

Designed to help your team unlock CARM, master the portal, and stay compliant, this interactive session covers everything importers need to know to succeed under new CBSA expectations: from reports to account reconciliation.

• Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 | 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM ET

• Location: In Person at AIAG HQ (Southfield, MI) OR Live Virtual

• Pricing: $125 Member | $150 Non-Member

• Credits: This course will qualify for continuing education credits through the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI). Exact credit amounts will be announced soon.

Skip the confusion and get practical answers to keep your freight moving smoothly.

Register today: https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/training-catalog/details/CARME?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=carm_essentials_for_non_resident_importers_in_the_automotive_supply_chain

More predictable launches begin with structured planning—and the ability to respond effectively when challenges arise. A...
10/14/2026

More predictable launches begin with structured planning—and the ability to respond effectively when challenges arise.

AIAG’s upcoming live virtual training helps manufacturing professionals strengthen both sides of launch readiness:

Practical Program Management for Manufacturing | November 10
Explore an eight-step method for clarifying requirements, aligning team responsibilities, managing schedules and risks, and executing projects with greater control.

https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/training-catalog/details/PMBC

Effective Problem Solving for Manufacturing | December 1
Strengthen your ability to identify root causes, select appropriate problem-solving tools, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring issues.

https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/training-catalog/details/NTPS

Whether your team needs greater project structure or a more disciplined approach to problem-solving, explore the course that fits your next challenge.

AIAG | Industry Truths“A part doesn't know which department owns its data.”Engineering, quality, manufacturing, purchasi...
10/14/2026

AIAG | Industry Truths

“A part doesn't know which department owns its data.”

Engineering, quality, manufacturing, purchasing, and product compliance may all rely on information about the same component, but not always for the same reasons.

An engineering change can affect production requirements. A material update can impact compliance reporting. An outdated record can create questions long after a part has moved through the supply chain.

The challenge isn't simply collecting accurate data. It's making sure that information stays consistent, accessible, and aligned across the teams and organizations that depend on it.

Because while departments may have different responsibilities, they're all working with the same product.

What does effective data collaboration look like across the automotive supply chain?

10/13/2026

One conference. A global industry focused on what comes next for IMDS.

This year’s 2026 AIAG IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference brought automotive professionals together to share expertise, address common challenges, and explore the evolving requirements shaping material data reporting and product chemical compliance.

Across sessions, speaker discussions, and connections with peers and exhibitors, attendees exchanged practical insights on improving data quality, navigating change, and supporting greater consistency throughout the global automotive supply chain.

The ideas shared at the conference will continue to inform important discussions across the industry. That ongoing collaboration is how the automotive community reduces complexity, strengthens processes, and prepares for what is ahead.

To everyone who attended, presented, asked questions, shared perspectives, exhibited, sponsored, or helped make the event possible, thank you for contributing to another valuable AIAG IMDS Conference.

Watch the sizzle reel below for a look back at the people, insights, and moments that made this year’s conference one to remember.

The next evolution of ISO 9001 is here.Building on the foundation of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2026 addresses the changing...
10/13/2026

The next evolution of ISO 9001 is here.

Building on the foundation of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2026 addresses the changing quality management landscape, including greater digitalization, increasingly complex supply chains, and the growing importance of organizational knowledge and resilience.

Key revisions include:

Greater emphasis on quality culture, ethical behavior, and inclusion
Stronger connections among quality policy, organizational context, and strategic direction
A clearer distinction between managing risks and pursuing opportunities
Clarified concepts, terminology, and intent to support consistent application
The revised standard provides a stronger framework for adapting to change, improving performance, and delivering greater value.

Learn more about ISO 9001:2026: https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/manuals/details/I9001-26?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=iso_9001_2026_qms_requirements

As Day 2 of the 2026 AIAG IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference comes to a close, OEM and supplier perspe...
10/08/2026

As Day 2 of the 2026 AIAG IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference comes to a close, OEM and supplier perspectives are coming together for one of the final conversations of the day.

The OEM/Supplier Panel brings together Christopher Lyons of Kimball Electronics, Aldo Gomez of Aptiv, Drew Rak of Toyota Motor North America, Charlotte Roland of Ford Motor Company, Brandi LaPere of Stellantis, and Dr. Bing Xu of AIAG, moderated by Brenda Baney of BCubed Consulting.

It’s a fitting way to close two days of conversations around IMDS, product compliance, material data, evolving regulations, sustainability, and the challenges organizations are navigating across the supply chain.

No organization navigates these changes entirely on its own.

Progress depends on bringing different perspectives to the table, identifying where greater clarity is needed, and finding opportunities for greater alignment across the industry.

Wherever your organization is on the IMDS journey, AIAG is your guide.

Start with Clarity. Start with Alignment. Start with AIAG.

As automotive reporting and regulatory needs continue to evolve, an important question is emerging: How can organization...
10/08/2026

As automotive reporting and regulatory needs continue to evolve, an important question is emerging:

How can organizations make the material and compliance data they already manage more useful across multiple needs?

That conversation is underway during “Catena-X, IMDS & DPP Data Alignment,” presented by Dr. Bing Xu of AIAG at the 2026 AIAG IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference.

The opportunity isn’t simply about adding another system or reporting requirement.

It’s about thinking more strategically about data quality, alignment, interoperability, and how information can move across an increasingly connected automotive ecosystem.

As the industry looks ahead, the question may become less about how many times we can collect the same information—and more about how effectively we can use reliable information we already have.

An IMDS submission is complete. You hit send. Then comes the response: Rejected. For professionals working in IMDS, the ...
10/08/2026

An IMDS submission is complete. You hit send.

Then comes the response:

Rejected.

For professionals working in IMDS, the next question is obvious: Why?

That’s the focus of “IMDS Rejection Reasons: Why Submissions Fail,” presented today by Jennifer Guest of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC at the 2026 AIAG IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference.

Understanding where submissions run into problems can help organizations look more closely at the quality, completeness, and consistency of the information moving through their processes.

And when that information travels across multiple organizations in the automotive supply chain, getting it right matters.

Sometimes clarity comes from learning what works.

Sometimes it comes from understanding why something didn’t.

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