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10/27/2026

Is your quality management system keeping pace with your organization's evolving needs?

As business priorities, technologies, and expectations continue to change, maintaining an effective quality management system means building on proven practices while preparing for what's next.

The latest evolution of ISO 9001:2026 builds on established quality management principles, with updates designed to help organizations strengthen their approach to quality.

Here's what the revised standard emphasizes:

► Aligning quality with business priorities: Connecting quality management practices with organizational strategy and objectives.

► Strengthening decision-making: Taking a clearer approach to identifying and addressing risks and opportunities.

► Building a stronger quality culture: Recognizing the role people play in maintaining an effective quality management system.

► Supporting continuous improvement: Keeping quality management practices relevant as organizational needs evolve.

Whether you're exploring the latest changes or evaluating opportunities to strengthen your existing QMS, understanding the revised standard is an important step toward staying prepared.

How is your organization preparing for the next evolution of quality management?

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

10/27/2026

AIAG | DECODED: Cradle-to-Gate

Today, let's decode Cradle-to-Gate and what it means when measuring a product's carbon footprint.

Where does a product's environmental impact begin, and how much of its journey should we measure?

In automotive manufacturing, a component's journey starts long before it reaches the assembly line.

Cradle-to-gate is a way of measuring the greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing a product, starting with raw material extraction and ending when the finished product leaves the manufacturing facility.

Consider this example:

Imagine a manufacturer producing a steel bracket for a vehicle.

Before that bracket is ready to ship, several things need to happen. Raw materials are extracted, processed into steel, transported to a manufacturing facility, and shaped into the finished component.

Each of those steps contributes to the product's carbon footprint.

Cradle-to-gate accounts for emissions throughout that production journey, but stops at the factory gate. What happens afterward, such as the bracket's use in a vehicle or eventual disposal, falls outside that boundary.

Simply put: Cradle-to-gate helps manufacturers understand the emissions associated with making a product before it leaves the factory.

Want to better understand how these boundaries are used in real Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations?

AIAG's Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Made Simple training explores system boundaries, emissions calculations, and practical approaches to PCF reporting.

Learn more: https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/training-catalog/details/PCFS

What other sustainability or manufacturing terms would you like us to decode?

10/26/2026

The 2026 AIAG North American Customs and Trade Town Hall wouldn't be possible without the organizations supporting it.

As we prepare to bring automotive customs and trade professionals together on November 5, we'd like to recognize and thank our sponsors and exhibitors for their support of this year's event.

A special thank-you to FOCUS Business Solutions, Inc., Copper Hill, KYG Trade, DENSO International America, Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC, Magna International Inc., Robert Bosch LLC, Stellantis, Toyota Motor North America, NQC LTD, Altana, MIC Customs Solutions, ClearDock, Livingston International, Align, KPMG LLP, Quickcode.ai, Resilinc, Global Trade Advisors, and SupplyWhy.ai

Taking place November 5 in Detroit and virtually, this year's Town Hall will bring the industry together to navigate shifting regulations, geopolitical uncertainty, and the evolving challenges of automotive customs and trade compliance.

Thank you to these organizations for helping create an environment where automotive professionals, government officials, and industry experts can connect, exchange knowledge, and work toward practical solutions to shared challenges.

Turning Complexity Into Confidence.

November 5, 2026 | Detroit, Michigan + Virtually

10/26/2026

Today, AIAG's Tanya Bolden, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Supply Chain Products & Services, is joining fellow industry leaders at the MEMA Sustainability Collective to discuss how we can work toward greater alignment on sustainability requirements across the automotive supply chain.

As part of the panel, “From Reporting Burden to Industry Alignment: Making Automotive Sustainability Requirements Work for Suppliers,” Tanya will share perspectives alongside representatives from MEMA, SP, CLEPA, and Valeo.

When the industry comes together to share ideas, address common challenges, and find opportunities for collaboration, we can make meaningful progress toward a more sustainable automotive future.

We're excited to support Tanya and look forward to the conversations ahead!

10/26/2026

AIAG | DECODED: Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Today, let's decode Statistical Process Control (SPC) and how it helps automotive manufacturers make smarter decisions about quality.

Just because a part passes inspection, does that mean the process is performing consistently?

Not necessarily!

In automotive manufacturing, quality isn't just about meeting specifications. It's also about understanding what's happening throughout the production process.

That's where SPC comes in.

SPC uses data and statistical methods to help manufacturers track process performance, understand variation, and spot potential issues before they become bigger problems.

Think of it this way: Instead of waiting until something goes wrong, SPC helps teams recognize when a process might need attention.

And you don't have to be a statistics expert to understand why that matters.

Whether you're new to automotive manufacturing or have years of experience, understanding process data is an important part of building better, more consistent operations.

Because great quality doesn't happen by accident. It's built into the process.

What's one thing you wish you'd learned earlier about quality or process improvement?

10/23/2026

AIAG | INDUSTRY TRUTHS

“The best time to share a lesson learned is before someone else has to learn it the hard way.”

In the automotive industry, experience is one of the most valuable resources we have. But its impact grows when that knowledge is shared.

A quality issue resolved at one facility could help another avoid a similar challenge. A process improvement developed by one team could offer valuable insight to suppliers and partners across the industry.

Yet lessons learned don't always travel as far as the problems they could prevent.

That's why documenting experiences, sharing best practices, and encouraging open communication are essential to continuous improvement.

Because a lesson learned by one team can become an opportunity for improvement across the entire supply chain.

What's one lesson you've learned in your career that you think every automotive professional should know?

10/22/2026

Expanding export controls on emerging technologies are reshaping how automotive companies collaborate on global engineering data and software transfers.

Join Lee Smith (Baker Donelson) and Derek Hawn (Nissan Motor Corporation) at the 2026 AIAG North American Customs and Trade Town Hall on November 5 as they unpack EAR expansion and dual-use classification strategies.

Need practical CARM guidance? Add our paid CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) training class on Friday, November 6 with separate registration, offered live at AIAG HQ in Southfield, MI or via live virtual stream. Sign up today!

Town Hall Pricing
In-Person Rate: $325.00 members / $425.00 non-members
Virtual Rate: $400.00 members / $500.00 non-members

Log in to register now: https://www.aiag.org/events/na-customs-trade-hall?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_customs_town_hall

10/22/2026

How can the automotive industry prepare the next generation of quality professionals while keeping pace with emerging technologies and changing workforce expectations?

As Gen Z enters the workforce, organizations have an opportunity to rethink how they engage emerging talent, share industry knowledge, and prepare future quality leaders.

In AIAG's recent Gen Z in Quality webinar, Dave Gray (AIAG), Jeremy Hazel (Plexus), Wanda Colón-Rivera (Neapco), and Dr. Herman Tang (Eastern Michigan University) came together for an industry-academia discussion on the future of the quality profession.

The conversation explored several important questions:

► Evolving quality guidance: How can industry and academia better connect with digitally native generations?

► Embracing emerging technologies: How can organizations combine Gen Z's digital fluency with established quality principles to leverage AI, automation, and predictive analytics?

► Shaping the future of quality: How might Gen Z and Gen Alpha influence workplace expectations and quality management practices?

► Preparing future professionals: What role will practical education, flexible training, and industry collaboration play in developing tomorrow's quality workforce?

The future of quality depends not only on the technologies we adopt, but also on how we prepare the people who will use them.

Missed the conversation? Watch the full webinar recording and explore what these shifts could mean for your organization.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COgaHclwXzM

10/22/2026

AIAG | Industry Truths

“Yesterday's best practice is today's starting point.”

In the automotive industry, continuous improvement isn't always about reinventing the wheel. Sometimes, it's about finding a better way to keep it turning.

The processes, standards, and lessons we've developed over time provide a foundation for progress. But even the most effective practices leave room for new ideas, greater efficiency, and better results.

Whether it's refining a manufacturing process, improving quality, or sharing knowledge across the supply chain, every improvement creates an opportunity to build on what came before.

Because a best practice shouldn't be where progress ends. It should be where the next improvement begins.

What's one small improvement that's made a big difference in your work?

10/21/2026

AIAG | DECODED: The 8-D Approach to Problem Solving

Today, let's decode the 8-D Approach and explore how automotive manufacturers use structured problem solving to address quality issues and prevent them from returning.

What happens when fixing a problem isn't enough to keep it from happening again?

In automotive manufacturing, identifying a quality issue is only the beginning. Understanding its root causes and implementing effective corrective actions are essential to preventing recurrence.

That's where the 8-D Approach comes in.
Short for Eight Disciplines, 8-D is a structured, team-based problem-solving methodology that guides organizations through identifying, containing, correcting, and preventing problems.
Consider this example:

An automotive supplier discovers that a batch of components has incorrect dimensions.
The immediate priority is to contain the issue and prevent potentially affected parts from reaching the customer.

But the investigation doesn't stop there.
Using the 8-D Approach, the team works to define the problem, identify and verify its root causes, implement corrective actions, and confirm those actions are effective.

Perhaps the investigation reveals an issue with equipment setup or process controls. Rather than relying on additional inspections alone, the team addresses the underlying cause and takes steps to prevent recurrence.

The goal isn't simply to correct a defect. It's to strengthen the process so the same problem is less likely to happen again.
AIAG supports effective problem solving through its Taking Effective Corrective Action: Using the 8-D Approach training, which introduces structured methods and tools for identifying root causes and implementing lasting solutions.

Learn more: https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/training-catalog/details/U8DA

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