Manuals

The 2D Direct Parts Marking Guideline is a comprehensive document focused on current 2D symbology parts identification methods, the common needs of manufacturing and assembly locations and performance capabilities of various marking and scanning technologies. Covering the marking and reading of Data Matrix and/or QR Code symbols marked directly on parts using laser, dot peen and inkjet technologies, this guideline is intended as a supplement to the AIAG Parts Identification and Tracking Applicat...

This document provides a standardized approach for exchanging product design information between customers and suppliers, facilitating the sharing of product design information among organizations. The CQI-33 explores Technical Data Packages (TDPs), which are specialized packages of technical data presented in the form of files, associated data, or both. The document outlines essential success factors for effective technical collaboration and presents the current state of automotive collaboratio...

The Seven-Step Problem-Solving Process provides a comprehensive checklist of actions to be considered for each of the steps or phases of developing corrective and preventive actions to a problem.

Make PCF reporting simple, clear, and achievable.

This guidance document gives SMEs a practical, step-by-step path to creating accurate Product Carbon Footprints-even if you're brand-new to carbon accounting. Designed for busy teams without sustainability expertise, it shows you exactly what data to collect, how to calculate emissions, and how to document your assumptions with confidence.

With this guide, you'll not only meet customer and regulatory expectations-you'll also uncover opp...

Focusing on the "why" behind the "what" and "when," the APQP 3rd edition manual addresses how to improve successful new product launches, with updates to reflect agile product management, and new sections on sourcing, change management, APQP program metrics, risk assessment mitigation plans, and gated management. Along with the removal of Control Plan content - now a standalone document - further revisions include new information on "part traceability," various checklists, and examples of severa...

CQI-38 provides a standardized, industry-focused approach for assessing and managing AI-based vision inspection systems in automotive manufacturing. The guidance helps OEMs, suppliers at all tiers, and vision inspection equipment manufacturers evaluate system capability, accuracy, and reliability while addressing the risks associated with dynamic, data-driven inspection processes. 

Designed to supplement IATF 16949, CQI-38 focuses on AI systems that use image data to perform feature recognition, ...

The AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook is the new automotive industry reference manual for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, it is to be used as a guide to assist suppliers in the development of Design FMEA, Process FMEA, and Supplemental FMEA for Monitoring and System Response.  Developed with a global team of OEM and Tier 1 Supplier Matter Experts (SME's) it incorporates best practices from both AIAG and VDA methodologies into a harmonized, structured approach.

The AIAG & VDA SPC Manual establishes a harmonized approach to Statistical Process Control (SPC), developed jointly by AIAG and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) to drive greater consistency throughout the global automotive supply chain. 

Designed for today's manufacturing environments, the standardized manual translates statistical concepts into a practical implementation framework that supports SPC deployment, launch and production readiness, APQP and PPAP activities, and ...

Traceability provides product visibility throughout the supply chain, greatly reducing the amount of product and/or vehicles needing recall due to a non-conformance.  AIAG's Traceability Guideline is a single, consistent application guideline for traceability, highlighting best practices and showcasing applications/case studies of the latest technology solutions.  The Guideline includes a Traceability Self-Assessment and Traceability Fire Drill forms to identify and verify the effectiveness of a...

Common reporting templates for Aluminum and Steel Derivatives for reporting aluminum content and steel content needed due to current tariff regulations. 

Organizations will benefit from using one template for multiple customers and needing to only make needed adjustments based on the customer and product. 

Each template contains the essential reporting information needed including: 

• Customer Part Number
• Supplier Part Number
• HTS Code
• Part Description
• Total value of aluminum/steel content (in USD)
• Percent...

Need to get up to speed on the new APQP and standalone Control Plan as quickly as possible? Updated to address increasing demands imposed by higher automation, electrification, and an expanding definition of mobility, this kit includes both the APQP 3rd Edition and Control Plan 1st Edition manuals in hard copy or eDocument format.

Based on fundamental principles of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibility, the Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability serves as a reference document for suppliers at all tiers, addressing the latest trends and industry expectations for supply chain sustainability. As a companion piece to the Guiding Principles, the supplementary Automotive Sustainability Practical Guidance - which focuses on the practicalities and legalities of meeting t...

CQI-14 drives consumer satisfaction and warranty improvement by providing a robust warranty management program. The guideline provides an assessment tool, and No Trouble Found case studies to guide an organization to proactively reduce warranty incident rates associated with warranty events. The CQI-14 4th edition, 2nd Printing, does not contain any new requirements; therefore, CQI-14 4th edition and CQI-14 4th edition, 2nd Printing are considered technically equivalent and valid editions. Refer...

The goals of the survey is to look at current water use, identify leading practices and areas for improvement, and extend these practices to the automotive supply chain as well. The survey identified 135 aspects to benchmark for North American facilities, including metrics, assessments, management processes, and sustainability.

Ensure a more efficient, unified approach to bar steel management - and help expedite supplier selection amid sourcing changes - with the AIAG CQI-32 Bar Steel System Questionnaire. 

Focusing on defect detection, prevention, and reaction, along with process control and monitoring, this best-practice-based questionnaire covers key topics, including electric arc, basic oxygen, and energy optimizing furnaces; continuous and ingot casting; immersion ultrasonic testing; and more. 

Whether...

The primary focus of this document is to present a unified procedure for approval of rubber and plastic formulation ingredient changes. Where ingredients must be changed due to commercial and/or regulatory issues and does not require PPAP testing.

This document focuses on the business aspects of the AutoSTEP pilot, which has examined the business processes used in product data exchange and identified best practices for product development through the supply chain. Product Description Problem Areas Business Case Templates References

This guide serves as an aid for automotive suppliers in the development of their business continuity programs and can be adapted for small, medium and large organizations. It can also be used to validate an existing business continuity program. This document replaces the original Crisis Management for the Automotive Supply Chain which focused on emergency responses. It has been expanded to include all elements of business continuity planning including emergency, communications, business resumpti...

Containers come in a lot of different shapes and sizes from a lot of different suppliers. The Container Performance Test Guidelines, RC-9, provide a common test methodology by which containers can be compared on an objective one-to-one basis. The tests are intended to challenge the containers with forces that are related to the hazards present in their typical handling environments. The tests outlined in this guideline are not validations and cannot predict working load limits, but if you need a...

The Control Plan 1st edition manual provides clarification on various requirements, further explanation on linkages to APQP processes, and detailed guidance on how to develop control plans, along with industry best practices for effectively using these plans. Additional updates include the introduction of a "Safe Launch" requirement to control plan phases, examples of developing plans for highly automated manufacturing applications, guidance on using software to develop and manage control plans,...

Common reporting template for reporting copper content needed due to current tariff regulations. Industries will benefit from using one template for multiple customers and needing to only make needed adjustments based on the customer and product.

The set includes the latest editions of the Core Tool manuals in English: APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook, MSA, and AIAG & VDA SPC Manual.

Most companies typically waste up to 35% of their operating budgets doing things less efficiently than possible or by failing to capitalize on opportunities. The Cost of Poor Quality Guide will help you identify and quantify where inefficiencies exist, effectively communicate these deficiencies to upper management, and prioritize the actions needed for immediate operational improvement and reduction in variance. Take the first step in taking your performance to the next level today!

This product contains a common set of minimal security guidelines, General Computing Controls, that apply to all 3rd Parties who create, collect, store, transmit, manage, process an OEM's data and information in an environment external to the OEM's. These controls represent the OEM while in the course of doing business and/or providing vital/critical goods or services to the OEM. These security guidelines will focus on the secure exchange and protection of information between the OEM's and their...

This report is the first step in a project to develop reference documents that provide guidance for improving product data quality throughout the supply chain.

The DRBFM Reference Guide is intended to provide information and examples of procedures to implement DRBFM proficiency expectations at all levels of engineering and management. The DRBFM document also aligns with the SAE J2886 DRBFM Recommended Practice.

The DRBFM manual describes the basic principles and implementation of the DRBFM process and how it is integrated within the product and process development cycle. The DRBFM manual also provides descriptions and examples of the four steps of the process and their specific advantages and limitations, and guidance of how the analysis is to be carried out for the maximum benefit of the process. The purpose of the SAE J2886 document is to establish a basic understanding of DRBFM and to describe t...

Provides an overview of the fundamental principles and key phases of the ECR reference process.

Effective Error-Proofing is a comprehensive guideline on how to implement change within an organization by moving away from detection oriented quality practices, toward a culture of zero error.

Does your organization need help eliminating repeat problems and implementing sustainable improvements in your products or processes? This guideline supports organizational efforts to develop and implement a robust problem solving process that will improve problem descriptions, team member participation, qualitative methods for problem solving, and the ability to prioritize, analyze and review concerns, as well as ensure that steps are not skipped. The publication is laid out in sections, each c...

AIAG's Electronic Proof of Delivery (EPOD) standardizes the administrative process of the delivery of vehicles to dealers. This standardization eliminates varying reporting practices between suppliers, reducing administration costs at all points in the delivery chain. OEMs, transportation suppliers, and dealers benefit from a more concise, rapid, and accurate recording of deliveries.

A global recommendation on Management Strategies for Engineering Changes.

Reference document that supports AIAG's D-29 (Engineering Change Management,  ECM Recommendation) and D-30 (ECM Recommendation  Engineering Change Request  ECR), Engineering Change Management Documents.

Environmental Management Systems - General Guidelines on Implementation, ISO 14004:2016 is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type and nature, and applies to the environmental aspects of its activities, products and services that the organization determines it can either control or influence, considering a life cycle perspective. The guidance in this International Standard can be used in whole or in part to systematically improve environmental management. It serves to provide ad...

Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use

ISO 14001:2026 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that organizations can use to enhance their environmental performance. ISO 14001 is intended for organizations that want to manage their environmental responsibilities systematically and contribute to the environmental pillar of sustainability. 

ISO 14001 helps an organization achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system, the...

Navigate the complexities of lithium-ion battery management with expert guidance that addresses the latest challenges in EV technology and supply chain safety. This best-in-class resource provides clear, practical protocols for the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of batteries across the automotive supply chain and beyond. It focuses on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, environmental responsibility, and standardized processes to help organizations meet today's demands. ...

The AIAG Finished Vehicle Logistics Quality Handling Manual (developed in partnership with ECG, Association of European Vehicle Logistics), improves operations by reducing duplicated activities and provides a common vehicle handling guideline between the European Union and North America. Standardizing vehicle handling practices globally leads to a reduction in damage rates and the more rapid and effective transporting of vehicles, on haulaway trucks, as well as railcars and ocean carriers.

Created and updated by the AIAG Damage Claims Work Group, the M-22 guideline provides standardization and clarity on a number of transportation industry processes. Now in its 6th edition, the document includes an all-new section on inspection verification, revised and reassigned damage codes, a complete revision to specifically identify and report chock securement and spacing deficiency, and numerous changes to the Type and Area codes listing. Note: The M-22 is offered as part of a kit, paired w...

The M-22 guideline provides standardization and clarity on a number of transportation industry processes. The document includes an all-new section on inspection verification, revised and reassigned damage codes, a complete revision to specifically identify and report chock securement and spacing deficiency, and numerous changes to the Type and Area codes listing.

This manual supports the machinery (the term machinery as used in this manual applies to tooling and equipment also) design process from design development through design approval.

This guidance provides a practical, industry-aligned foundation for forced labor due diligence. It introduces core concepts, summarizes common elements across key mandates, and offers approaches that can be adapted to different operating models and levels of program maturity-from organizations building their first framework to those strengthening existing systems. Readers should use this document to support internal alignment, supplier engagement, and continuous improvement, and to meet customer...

The M-26 guideline was developed by the AIAG Battery Electric Vehicle Work Group to address the proper handling of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by railroads, car haulers, yard managers, port processors, marine terminals, and 3PLs. Along with information on safety resources and government agencies to assist service/transportation providers in the event of an emergency, this document addresses key questions on charging, critical battery storage requirements, handling instructions for extreme t...

Developed by the AIAG Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) Connected Vehicle Work Group, this critical industry guidance provides best practices for supply chain reporting through the connected vehicle using common visibility event definitions as a model. The M-25 outlines the standard physical distribution event descriptions, definitions, and Cloud-based content to improve the visibility of the FVL supply chain, utilizing a minimum set of transactions from the vehicle itself. Get your copy today to...

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories. This standard is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel. Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and schemes using peer-assessment, accreditation bodies, and others use ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories.

Provides recommended business practices and technical guidelines for using the UN/EDIFACT DELJIT message. This global document was created as a joint effort of AIAG, JAMA/JAPIA and Odette.

Global automotive industry standard that describes the format for a common transport label design to facilitate the movement of goods and the exchange of data among all members of the supply chain.

ISO/TR 10017:2003 is not intended for contractual, regulatory or certification/registration purposes. It is not intended to be used as a mandatory checklist for compliance with ISO 9001:2000 requirements. The justification for using statistical techniques is that their application would help to improve the effectiveness of the quality management system.

Members of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Conflict Minerals Work Group (CMWG) developed this template assessment to unify the expected quality of supplier responses to the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) formerly known as the EICC-GeSI Template. This template assessment is not to be treated as an alternative to legal advice or used in lieu of due diligence requirements under the rule. Instead, OEMs and Tier-N suppliers may utilize this optional tool to set a consistent r...

The document provides guidelines for plants and depots to efficiently and safely segregate and store hazardous materials. The goal of this document is to protect people, property, the environment, and company assets by minimizing the risk of fires, explosions, and hazardous releases resulting from improper storage. As a result of employees using these guidelines, it is intended that packages containing hazardous materials that might react dangerously with one another will not be stored next to e...

Current packaging and containerization are an ergonomic concern and major expense to automotive manufacturers, designers and suppliers. This new guideline will provide a common approach to container design based on sound ergonomic practices and principles accounting for manual tasks, such as pushing/pulling, lifting/lowering and carrying packages and containers. Using this guideline may result in reduced risk of employee injury in the manual handling of packages and containers and increased prod...

This Global Material Management Logistics Agreement (GMMLA) recommendation contains operational guidelines for a materials management and logistics agreement between parties.

This document provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit program, and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on evaluating the competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These individuals include those managing the audit program, auditors, and audit teams.

It is applicable to all organizations that need to plan and conduct audits of management systems or manage an audit program. Auditors and audit teams...

This standard, coupled with the applicable customer-specific requirements, defines the quality management system requirements for automotive production, service and/or accessory parts. IATF 16949:2016 is an autonomous QMS standard that is fully aligned with the structure and requirements of ISO 9001:2015. However, it is not a stand-alone document, but is implemented as a supplement to, and in conjunction with, ISO 9001:2015, which must be purchased separately. This revised standard cancels and r...

The set includes the latest editions of the IATF 16949 & Core Tool manuals in English: APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook, MSA, and AIAG & VDA SPC Manual.

Now in its 6th edition, this document contains the requirements for IATF-recognized certification bodies when conducting IATF 16949 audits and issuing certificates. Along with strengthening and clarifying various processes, approaches, requirements, and IATF intentions, the new Rules 6th was developed to improve the IATF 16949 certification scheme and client transfer process, incorporate Rules 5th Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and FAQs, and update eligibility requirements for IATF 16949 certi...

The IATF 16949 Memory Jogger is a reference to answer many questions regarding IATF 16949:2016 and its background, rules, and implementation/maintenance strategies. Concepts are presented in a brief, focused format that discusses IATF 16949 clauses in conversational language. The Guide is applicable to employees at all levels of an IATF 16949 certified organization. This printing is a desktop sized document measuring 5" x 7".

The IATF 16949 Memory Jogger is a reference to answer many questions regarding IATF 16949:2016 and its background, rules, and implementation/maintenance strategies. Concepts are presented in a brief, focused format that discusses IATF 16949 clauses in conversational language. The Guide is applicable to employees at all levels of an IATF 16949 certified organization. This printing is a pocket sized document measuring 3.5" x 5.5".

This bundle contains the IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2026

The IATF Auditor Guide 5th edition has been updated to align with Rules 6th edition and adds a new section on auditing Corporate Scheme clients. The guide includes additional essential auditor competency requirements, such as audit nonconformity management and auditing top management processes. The document is organized in six distinct sections: Section 1 Readiness Assessment, Section 2 Audit Planning, Section 3 Site Audit and Nonconformity Management, Section 4 Corporate Scheme Audits, Section ...

This summary document provides summary information describing the intent of each clause of IATF 16949 and provides explanations of why the requirement is in place and its value to the certified organizations.

ISO 9001:2026 introduces explicit requirements for quality culture and ethical behavior, integrates climate-change considerations into context clauses, separates risks from opportunities in Clause 6.1, strengthens change-management controls, expands Annex A, and formally recognizes digitalization and AI within QMS processes.

This global guideline recommends the basic features of data carriers applied to returnable transport items for use within the Layer Two and Layer Three of the supply chain. The guideline was created under the auspices of the JAIF's RFID Working Group.

The Key Performance Indicators for Global Material Management and Logistics provides recommended business practices for the evaluation of supplier delivery performance between trading partners.

Key elements of the revised CQI-8 guideline: " Integrates LPA with management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) so that LPAs have a positive impact on business results. " Expands ownership beyond the Quality function " Suggests the role of the LPA Planning Team " Promotes utilization of LPAs in non-manufacturing areas (e.g. Engineering, Purchasing, Program Management, etc.) " Recommends Roles and Responsibilities for LPA (RASIC chart) " Provides expanded guidelines for writing effective LPA c...

Describes what Heath Safety Excellence leadership looks like and to specify a set of principles and actions that executives, managers and supervisors can take to become better HSE leaders.

Long Term Archiving & Retrieval of Digital Product Definition Data - Format Recommendation - In today's OEM and supplier companies, storing product definition information has moved to computer based digital management systems. Unfortunately, up to this point there has been no alignment between organizations on storage media, data architecture, authoring/editing software, and hardware infrastructure. The SASIG Long Term Archival and Retrieval team (LTAR) developed this project to guide the in...

The AIAG MBE Roadmap Wallchart provides companies; their partners and suppliers a visual means to assess current capabilities and measure their progress from a Level 1- 2D drawing centric environment towards a comprehensive Level 4 - "Model Based Enterprise". The Wall Chart identifies the key aspects of drawing/model usage to determine your current MBE level, and highlights where to focus to make the transition to the next level. Achieving the transition to full MBE performance will enable the i...

The automotive industry is expanding the use of 3D CAD systems and related technology from engineering and product design to tooling, process development, manufacturing, quality and other downstream business areas. This white paper describes the current state of MBE in the automotive industry. It will focus on promoting the implementation of the 3D-MBD model to enable seamless sharing of product information within the automotive industry.

Measurement data is used in nearly every manufacturing process. As the quality of the data improves, the quality of decisions improves. This guide will help you assess the quality of your measurement systems, providing a basis for recognizing where improvements can be made. The result is knowledge that can be used to improve your measurement process, in turn improving repeatable product quality.

Free Offsetting Credits Template

The May 2025 executive order implementing Section 232 tariffs on auto parts created a massive shift for global supply chains. To help trade teams manage the administrative burden of auto offset credits, the AIAG Tariff Work Group has released a new, free Offsetting Credits Template. This practical, ready-to-use resource makes it easier to build a Part Profile and accurately complete a 7501 Entry Summary in a single, consolidated place, helping you streamline your ...

This publication helps the user design a world-class automotive shipping and receiving system. Regulatory standards, automotive mandates, best- practice guidelines, application issues, and other considerations are covered.

Packaging Data Forms across various companies are somewhat similar yet all unique. This means suppliers fill out the same data over and over on each unique form. Various pieces of data needed for the forms can be stored in several different places so a lot of time is spent filling one out and often, within a few days, the same data is needed again for another customer's form. The AIAG Standard Packaging Data Form is designed to eliminate this repetition, saving you time and reducing the poten...

As of April 2023, this publication was confirmed and validated to continue to serve as an effective response plan for potential threats to your organization. Like all components of an effective business continuity plan, pandemic preparedness strategies can help mitigate risk and provide a response plan for potential threats to your organization. This sample plan reflects minimum recommendations for pandemic preparation based on various companies' individual plans. Intended to support efforts to ...

Outlines the symbologies recommended for automotive part identification and tracking. Recommends the use of the linear symbologies, Code 39 or Code 128, or the 2-D symbologies, Data Matrix or QR Code.

This guideline addresses plant facility layouts, visual displays, and mental attitudes.

In order to achieve the greatest quality in manufacturing, potential failures must be identified before they occur. As an industry-wide standard, this reference manual clarifies questions concerning the technical development of both Design and Process FMEAs.

Guideline based on existing best practices and the vision of participating organizations. This document will enhance a supplier's ability to focus on the factors most important to product development effectiveness and efficiency.

Ensure your suppliers understand the processes required to produce parts with consistent quality during an actual production run at production rates. PPAP is the industry standard for defining the production part approval process to ensure engineering design record and specification requirements are consistently met.

Provides a practical guide to trading partner label quality assurance.

ISO 9004:2018 gives guidelines for enhancing an organization's ability to achieve sustained success. This guidance is consistent with the quality management principles given in ISO 9000:2015. ISO 9004:2018 provides a self-assessment tool to review the extent to which the organization has adopted the concepts in this document. ISO 9004:2018 applies to any organization, regardless of its size, type, and activity.

The ISO 9000:2026 document establishes common quality management principles and terminology for organizations of any size, helping them implement effective QMS practices, consistently meet customer and supply-chain requirements, support ISO 9001 conformity assessments, and improve communication among interested parties.

Quality management - Guidelines for quality plans. This document gives guidelines for establishing, reviewing, accepting, applying and revising quality plans. This document is applicable to quality plans for any intended output, whether a process, product, service, project or contract, and any type or size of organization. It is applicable whether or not the organization has a management system in conformity with ISO 9001. This document provides guidance and does not specify requirements. It is ...

Based on XML, the standard will enable gages to seamlessly exchange all types of quality information, including SPC and MSA studies to different tools.

Considering using (more) returnable containers? This guideline provides extensive detail on managing a returnable container inventory required to transport a variety of materials through the supply chain. Beginning with a brief explanation of factors to consider when deciding between returnable, multi-use containers and expendable, single-use containers, the document covers various issues to consider with returnable containers - from financial considerations, container selection and identificati...

These specifications define the overall dimensions, layout, sizes, materials and key features of the wheel shipping system. This wheel shipping system, referred to as the wheel pack, provides an alternative to the steel wheel rack.

Providing essential guidance for managing bulk materials and catalog items that become safety-critical in components - e.g., batteries, bulk components, and seals - this manual addresses OEM expectations and the need for defined responsibilities for OEMs, Tier "N" suppliers, and Bulk/Catalog suppliers in both build-to-spec and build-to-print scenarios. The document also underscores the necessity of clear communication throughout the supply chain, particularly when changes occur in the prop...

This standard enables the industry to move from a traditional 2D drawing world to a full 3D model, which is wholly annotated, meaning contains all the information necessary to manufacture the part.  

Document identifies what Digital Engineering Visualization is, and how it can be utilized. Implementing the tools and processes in this guideline will help enable global engineering collaboration and standards within the worldwide automotive industry.

The SASIG Long Term Archiving & Retrieval (LTAR) Project developed a set of recommendations to guide companies to implement effective and efficient archival and retrieval practices. The recommendations are partitioned into four topic areas: 1) Format, 2) Process, 3) Time Period, and 4) Quality Assurance. This document addresses the set of process recommendations. In particular, this document aims to provide a company with the key activities, inputs, outputs, controls and mechanisms needed to...

This document contains an assessment of the current state of LTAR and the future vision within the auto industry. Includes the necessary tools to identify tasks, deliverables, and work stream timelines for projects.

Service Production Part Approval Process (Service PPAP) is a supplement to Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) 4th edition. This document identifies PPAP requirements for all service parts. These requirements are intended to be clarifications to the PPAP process for service parts and not additional requirements.

Recognizing the increasing variation in software approval processes across the industry, AIAG and leading experts from OEMs and tier suppliers collaborated to develop the groundbreaking CQI-34 Software Assurance Approval Process (SwAAP) manual. Modeled after the highly successful Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), CQI-34 offers a structured process for approving software, whether as a standalone product or as part of a larger system. This manual provides industry-recommended methodologies ...

The new CQI-25 SPC Quick Start Guide is a supplement to the full SPC Manual and provides the building blocks of statistical process control for those who are new to the topic or have only experienced SPC from a limited perspective. The Quick Start Guide covers about 90 percent of the full manual's SPC applications in a succinct format with text and graphics and includes examples of the most commonly used control charts with easy-to-understand calculation sheets. Suppliers have struggled in the p...

The SPC Short Run Supplement (CQI-26) guideline was developed to address the particular uniqueness of short run production, where suppliers do not have the production volume to readily apply the approaches identified in the SPC Reference Manual, 2nd Edition. Providing easy to understand examples of commonly used short run charts, the SPC Short Run Supplement is a guideline used to analyze, monitor and control process that do not satisfy the sampling requirements of standard SPC charts. This docu...

• Management and Planning: Commitment from management, quality planning, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Process Control and Documentation: Detailed process flow diagrams, PFMEA, control plans, and comprehensive documentation.
• Personnel and Training: Qualified, competent personnel and ongoing training programs.
• Equipment and Materials: Proper maintenance, calibration, and verification of equipment; specification, storage, and handling of materials.
• Inspection, Testing, and Continuous Improv...

The CQI-27 Special Process: Casting System Assessment provides requirements for foundry suppliers of OEM automotive castings. It is a collective effort by OEM and Tier 1 customers to create common process requirements for foundries, requirements which our shared experiences tell us will benefit the foundry industry for their OEM automotive customers. The document comes with an Excel file to complete as part of the assessment.

Learn the process requirements your organization needs to follow to develop a coating management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. Application of this process will allow you to meet regulatory requirements and identify areas of improvement while enhancing customer satisfaction. This manual includes a downloadable assessment with forms to complete the assessment.

CQI-17 provides a common framework for assessing soldering systems used in electronic assembly manufacturing across the automotive supply chain. Applicable to manufacturing, assembly, and soldering sites that process customer-specified production or service parts, it helps organizations and suppliers demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and applicable industry and regulatory requirements. It also supports customer satisfaction and continual improvement ac...

The CQI-9 4th Edition is a comprehensive audit covering the most common heat treat processes employed by the automotive industry. Intended to provide a common approach to a heat treat management system for automotive production and service part organizations, the 4th edition now includes additional best practices, along with new and modified requirements and clarifications for supply organizations to consider in making their own self-assessments. NOTE: All sales of the CQI-9 4th edition ar...

CQI-23 establishes a common approach for assessing molding systems and strengthening process controls across a range of molding operations. Designed to complement customer-specific requirements and IATF 16949, it helps organizations and suppliers demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products that meet applicable customer and regulatory requirements. It also supports reduced manufacturing risk, improved process consistency, enhanced customer satisfaction, and continual improvement. 

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Learn the process requirements your organization needs to follow to develop a plating management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. Application of this process will allow you to meet regulatory requirements and identify areas of improvement while enhancing customer satisfaction.

CQI-30 Special Process: Rubber Processing System Assessment - Mixing & Molding 1st Edition. Developed in collaboration with industry experts from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and molding suppliers, the CQI-30 Special Process: Rubber Processing System Assessment - Mixing & Molding provides a common approach to a rubber mixing and molding management system for automotive production and service part organizations. With eight sections focused on the pre-audit survey, management responsibility and quality...

Intended to provide a common approach to a welding management system for automotive production and service part organizations, this document specifies process requirements for an organization or its suppliers performing applicable ferrous and non-ferrous metallic welding. Now in its second edition, numerous updates have been made including the addition of job audit questions to the Process Tables to reduce redundancy and simplify the audit flow, and the addition of two additional processes: Fast...

Continuous improvement is vital to prospering in today's economy. This guide provides several basic and advanced statistical methods to make your manufacturing improvements more effective, resulting in products and services that add value for both you and your customer. 

NOTE: A new edition of SPC was released in July 2026 (product code SPCAV-1). All sales of the current (2nd edition, product code SPC-3) are final and non-refundable.

CQI-19 provides a common, industry-aligned approach for managing sub-tier suppliers, including Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond. This second-edition manual helps OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and sub-tier suppliers implement a supplier management process that sets consistent expectations while making better use of limited resources.

Rather than prescribing specific tools, CQI-19 defines the key elements of effective supplier management, including supplier capability assessment, risk management, APQP ...

AIAG has released a common supplier management process developed by tier 1 automotive suppliers for use with tier 2 suppliers (CQI-19). It focuses on current automaker concerns, e.g. "pass through" characteristics, risk management, quality involvement in sourcing selection from the pre-selection phase through launch to production monitoring, escalation and development as applicable. This free Readiness Checklist is a tool for management to use to assess their organization's compliance with the...

Document identifies existing/emerging telecommunication and network options, including: verify/summarize current OEM supply chain management business processes, and EDI and CAD/CAE/CAM connectivity requirements/specifications.

Developed by the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) work group at AIAG and the internship program at Purdue-Calumet University as sanctioned by the Chemical Management and Reporting (OHCL) Advisory committee, this easy to use reference document allows the user the to develop GHS compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that meet the requirements of OSHA HCS 2012. Consolidating information scattered throughout the internet in various unrelated databases, this indispensable document covers the new SDS For...

Describes the template for bar code labels on shipping containers - both unit loads and transport packages. Physical parameters of the symbols and labels are provided and a bar code quality level is specified.

Wireless sensor technology enables the identification of multiple objects in very short time - without direct line of sight - and enables bulk reading of tags. Wireless sensor technologies for purposes of these standards includes RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and LPWAN Low Power Wide Area Network). Due to these characteristics, wireless sensor technology is proving as more effective and efficient than other Automatic Identification (AutoID) techniques such as...

This workbook includes the requirements of NAFTA. It includes an in-depth discussion of the NAFTA Rules of Origin, a content reporting business process, supplier compliance requirements with the AALA regulations, and a resource section.

Based on research into visibility criteria for lift truck operators with loads, this white paper provides an in-depth look at the variables and methodologies involved in evaluating adequate visibility. In addition to introductory notes, the document outlines factors affecting forward visibility, related regulations and standards for powered industrial trucks, and potential visibility evaluation criteria, among other observations and conclusions.

Developed in response to increased pressure for sustainable manufacturing practices in key areas, including energy and water, this document helps industrial facilities with operations that use water identify the "true cost" by tracking its use and associated expenses (e.g., purchasing, treating, heating, disposal). Along with awareness and education on water balances and water tool calculators to help identify and reduce risks and costs, this guidance provides several case studies for companies ...

With vehicles growing more advanced and reliant on complex electrical systems, the demand for high-quality, durable, efficient, and reliable wiring has become more critical than ever. As such, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methodologies in this essential guidance document play a key role in ensuring automotive wiring systems meet top safety and performance standards by helping mitigate potential risks, enhance performance, and build customer trust. Along with supporting organizations in c...