Webinars

In the automotive industry, it's quickly becoming a standard expectation for OEM suppliers to quantify, disclose, and reduce their GHG emissions with a long-term outlook toward carbon neutrality. While some suppliers are already equipped with the planning and expertise to meet these expectations, for many others, assessing their GHG impact may be a new challenge (and opportunity) they are just beginning to take on.

To support companies in the beginning stages of developing their cli...

As the United States’ evolving trade strategy reshapes the North American automotive industry — with imposed and proposed tariffs playing a critical role — this webinar will provide an in-depth look at these changes, key factors driving them, and broader impacts for organizations throughout the supply chain.

Featuring Dan Ujczo, Senior Counsel at Thompson Hine LLP, this session will break down key elements of the America First Trade Policy Memorandum, issued on Day 1, which outlines t...

Organizado por AIAG y Plexus International, este seminario web se centra en los cambios de la nueva tercera edición del APQP y el Plan de control, como en el futuro de la planificación de la calidad del producto. Vea hoy la grabación gratuita de este seminario web para escuchar de primera mano al facilitador del proyecto APQP y Plan de Control de AIAG, sobre el valor de estos cambios, la importancia de comunicar actualizaciones claves al liderazgo y mucho más! 

Approx. Run time: 105:4...

Hosted by AIAG and Plexus International, this webinar focuses on changes in the new APQP 3rd Edition and standalone Control Plan, emphasizing their impact on the future of product quality planning. Check out this complimentary webinar recording today to hear firsthand from AIAG - the facilitator of the APQP and Control Plan project - on the value of these changes, the importance of communicating key updates to leadership, and more! 

Approx. Run time: 60:43 minutes

Canadian legislation (Bill S-211) Fight Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains

Forced labor in business operations and supply chains is increasingly becoming a critical focus for governments, regulators, and various other stakeholders.

Including Bill S-211 (Canada) and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), this webinar recording offers an overview of recent and upcoming legislative, regulatory, enforcement, and stakeholder developments facing bus...

Part 1 of a virtual workshop series on Carbon Management!  We will explore the fundamentals of Carbon Inventory, including types of greenhouse gases, understanding Scope 1-3 emissions accounting, ISO standards and the importance of data verification. This virtual workshop series offers valuable insights and practical tools for achieving your sustainability goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a lasting impact on your organization and the planet!"

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An insightful webinar exploring the critical importance of quantifying, disclosing, and reducing carbon emissions for automakers and their suppliers. In this webinar, we'll delve into ten key reasons why these actions are vital in today's automotive industry landscape. From sustainability leadership and regulatory compliance to brand reputation and consumer demand, we'll explore how addressing carbon emissions drives innovation, cost savings, and long-term viability. Our expert speakers will dis...

Ranjini V and Niranjankumar R. from APA Engineering will share an overview of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) including the scope, objective, components, implementation time, significance of CBAM in Global Climate Policy, and CBAM in practice.  A case study will be provided: Example of a Company Successfully Navigating CBAM, and lessons learned and key takeaways.

Approx. Run time: 76.08 minutes

This one-hour training course provides participants with an introduction to global chemical regulations with a focus on managing the proliferation of global environmental regulations and the importance of developing compliance strategies from product design to end-of-vehicle life. This course is designed for individuals involved with activities that impact the company's environmental and product compliance such as product design, materials management, purchasing, and bringing product to market. ...

This 80 minute training course builds on course 1 providing participants with an overview of various global chemical regulations including a description of the regulation, how it applies to the automotive supplier or OEM, upcoming deadlines or actions, and important regulatory changes or activities.

The CQI-9 Heat Treat Assessment 4th edition webinar, recorded live on September 17, 2020, focused on the most significant changes in each section of the new edition. This is your opportunity to hear from members of the AIAG Heat Treat Work Group on the important updates to the new CQI-9 4th edition and the Q&A conducted at the end of the webinar. This presentation is NOT intended to cover, nor identify, ALL updates/changes made to the document.

For a comprehensive list of all the im...

All supply chains in Mexico, along with their U.S. and Canadian counterparts, are geared toward the automotive industry.  Supporting this robust manufacturing sector in Mexico is a government program called Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportacion (or "IMMEX") focused on promoting foreign investment and exports, creating jobs, and developing technology. As every company - whether OEM or Tier supplier - dealing with automotive companies in Mexico knows, IMMEX operations ...

Along with explaining how The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE's) Better Plants and 50001 Ready programs help US manufacturers develop mature energy management programs and identify energy efficiency and cost saving opportunities, Eli Levine and Thomas Wenning will detail the no-cost tools, resources and initiatives DOE offers to support US manufacturing competitiveness and decarbonization efforts.

This webinar will also explore how DOE helps US manufacturers become 50001 Ready recogn...

As the automotive industry accounts for approximately 20% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it's more critical than ever to work toward lowering our carbon footprint - but first we need to understand our role in contributing to climate change, and how human activities continue to impact this change. Featuring AIAG Program Manager of Environmental Sustainability, Lecedra Welch, will review what makes up these emissions, why we have to track and report them, and steps towards reduction.

Featuring Fred Coe (Senior Business Analyst, GM), Terry Onica (Director, Automotive, QAD Inc.), and Jerry Czernel, CPIM (Senior Project Manager, AIM Computer Solutions), this midday webinar focuses on the potential and possibilities of automotive Supply Chain careers in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and B2B communications. Along with discussing the foundational attributes and experiences required to get started and excel in these areas, the discussion will cover various disciplines within Su...

The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act goes into effect in 2023. The Act applies to a broad range of human rights risks and environmental risks that can lead to human rights violations. The Act imposes a duty of care for managing and addressing human rights and environmental risks that extends to the entire supply chain. Michael Littenberg and Samantha Elliott from Ropes & Gray LLP will provide an overview of the legal requirements of the Act.

Approx. Run time: 56:58 minutes

Jens Winkler, Associate Director, Supply Chain Consulting at ELEVATE will look at the managerial implications resulting from the law. By focusing on the nine due diligence obligations, he will outline a management framework and provide you with first pragmatic approaches and actions.

Approx. Run time: 54:23 minutes

The business community is seeing a shift toward legal requirements around human rights and environmental sustainability. As part of that, various European supply chain due diligence regulations have begun to emerge. In Germany, the Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz will have a significant impact on companies in the EU and globally. Join Assent's experts, Magnus Piotrowski and Sarah Carpenter, to learn the purpose of this law and information to assist in building a strong data management syste...

Publicly traded companies are increasingly inundated with requests to publish environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. The most influential requests are coming from organizations that directly participate in financial markets. An influential piece of this ESG Ecosystem is the organizations that develop and promote ESG disclosure guidance, frameworks, and/or standards. These organizations are sometimes referenced by the financial markets, governments, stock exchanges, or companies. Insti...

Publicly traded companies are being increasingly inundated with requests to publish environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. The most influential requests are coming from organizations that directly participate in financial markets. These can include large asset owners (e.g., CalPERS, NY State), asset managers (e.g., BlackRock, State Street) and specialized ESG research firms (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics). Institutional customer demand for ESG information is rippling through entire suppl...

Evandro Francischetti, IMDS Mexico trainer from RSJ Technical Consulting, is partnering with AIAG to discuss how IMDS, the current automotive tool, is used to track materials contained in our products. As a requirement through PPAP, having a proper understanding and training of IMDS leads to good quality data submissions.

This recording is in Spanish and will give a quick review of its concepts, rules, requirements, and recommendations, as well as the latest revisions. In addition to...

Alicia Gorecki, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Commit to Action Regional Lead, will discuss the basics of science-based target-setting through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with an introduction to the framework, process, and available resources.

Approx. Run time: 61:56 minutes

Hear the latest changes to Mexico’s trade rules and policy impacting all companies with Mexico-based operations with speaker César Buenrostro, partner in KPMG Mexico’s Trade and Customs practice.  Focusing on new regulations for the IMMEX inventory control system, this webinar is ideal for IMMEX and VAT-certified companies in Mexico and foreign trade professionals.

Agenda highlights include:

• Customs assessment trends: An overview of the latest trends in customs audits from th...

¡Únase a AIAG y a Saul Serrano de QAD para este seminario web de introducción al poder transformador de MMOG/LE (Materials Management Operations Guideline Logistics Evaluation) versión 6!

Esta presentación, que destaca su función como herramienta de autoevaluación y mejoramiento continua para los proveedores automotrices, se centrará en cómo MMOG/LE genera importantes ahorros de costos al facilitar una mayor eficiencia y precisión en el manejo de materiales y la reducción de desperdic...

An in-depth webinar discussion on Rules Sixth with International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) Managing Director - IAOB Certification Body Management Michelle Maxwell and Plexus International México Director General José Domínguez.

Since Rules Sixth will be implemented in just a few short months - beginning January 1, 2025 - this one-hour presentation will focus on six of the most frequently asked questions from both industry organizations and certification bodies (CBs), includin...

With COP26 (conference of parties) around the corner and an increasing number of companies committing to net zero emissions targets, the climate conversation is center stage and expectations for businesses to act will continue to increase. This represents a unique opportunity for companies to lead by example while ensuring they are well-positioned against climate risk and to take advantage of the energy transition. The Climate Group, an international nonprofit that is driving climate action fast...

Antecedentes en Legislación de Cambio Climático en México, cubriendo la Ley General de Cambio Climático y su modificación para cumplir con las obligaciones de México ante el acuerdo de Paris.  Incluso, el Sistema de Comercio de Emisiones en México, su Programa Piloto, descripción y lecciones aprendidas y los Avances hacia la fase operativa.  Otros temas en materia de cambio climático en México, conclusiones también.

Approx. Run time: 50:18 minutes

Heidi Wittenborn, Senior Environmental Consultant with RSJ Technical Consulting, discusses the changes in reporting glass, ceramic and enamel materials and how to use the stochiometric analysis to convert a list of ingredients - to the end state material, while still tracking any declarable substances on GADSL. For IMDS purposes, a stochiometric analysis is a breakdown of the percentages of individual elements present in the substances that make up a material. Many of these materials are still r...

A 1 hour webinar focusing on the importance of applying APQP and Control Plan methodologies down through the supply chain, and how the new versions of these methodologies can actually help you achieve it. 

Speaker: Jeremy Hazel, Plexus

Approx. Run time: 62:40 minutes

A tres años de la entrada en vigor del T-MEC, la industria automotriz en México y Estados Unidos se ha convertido en uno de los principales usuarios y beneficiarios de las oportunidades que ofrece el Tratado, por lo que ha llegado el momento de conversar sobre cómo maximizar estos beneficios sin perder de vista las obligaciones que se generan al utilizar un certificado de origen T-MEC.

Approx. Run time: 97:35 minutes

Trying to navigate the impact of changing trade policies and tariffs on your business? As staying informed is essential to maintaining a competitive edge, this webinar, “Trade Policy & Tariffs: What’s New & What’s Next?” will provide a timely update on recent tariff developments, their impact on the automotive industry, and what to expect next — particularly with new, reciprocal tariffs.

 Featuring Karen Kenney, Firm Affiliate at Centipid, this expert-led session will focus on key pol...

Hear key insights on UFLPA federal enforcement and policy by Washington, D.C.- based international trade law attorney Michael P. House at Perkins Coie.  Michael will provide an experienced legal perspective on the latest developments in UFLPA enforcement, including case studies, best practices, key litigation affecting CBP activities, and recent policy developments. He will also share critical insights to help reduce your risk of receiving a Notice of Detention, along with lessons learned from c...

Quantifying your Scope 3 impact can be a complex - and often intimidating - task, but as more and more companies look beyond their own operations to reduce their effect on climate change, it is becoming increasingly important for all segments of the supply chain to address Scope 3. This webinar recording takes an in-depth look into the various tools, methods, and strategies that can help your company kickstart your Scope 3 GHG emissions accounting.

Presenter: Michael Lipowicz, GZA G...