AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY ACTION GROUP (AIAG)


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AIAG Welcomes Lucid Motors’ Surinder S. Bedi and ZF Group’s Nichole Felton to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the appointment of Surinder S. Bedi and Nichole Felton to its board of directors.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the appointment of Surinder S. Bedi and Nichole Felton to its board of directors.
  • Bedi is currently at Lucid Motors, as the Senior Strategist and Head of Advanced Product Quality.
  • Felton joins the AIAG Board of Directors from the ZF Group, having held positions globally in supplier quality, purchasing, and supply chain management.
  • AIAG and its board of directors are happy to add the broad expertise of both Felton and Bedi to the team, Pohlman explains.

AIAG Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer P. Matthew Pohlman

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Monday, August 1, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, P. Matthew Pohlman.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, P. Matthew Pohlman.
  • Pohlman joins the team in response to AIAG CEO Emeritus J. Scot Sharlands retirement after more than seventeen years at the organizations helm.
  • Great organizations dont look back...they evolve and move forward faster, and Matt Pohlman is the right guy to take AIAG to the next level.
  • Beginning at Federal-Mogul, Pohlman initially directed North American Field Operations out of Detroit, before relocating overseas as General Director of European Logistics.

Automotive Industry Releases Updated Guiding Principles to Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and BRUSSELS, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Drive Sustainability today released the updated version of the Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability Performance in the Supply Chain , the reference document for suppliers that aims to address the latest trends and industry expectations on supply chain sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and BRUSSELS, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Drive Sustainability today released the updated version of the Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability Performance in the Supply Chain , the reference document for suppliers that aims to address the latest trends and industry expectations on supply chain sustainability.
  • As a companion piece to the Guiding Principles, the supplementary Global Automotive Sustainability Practical Guidance has also been updated to better reflect current practicalities and legalities of meeting these industry expectations.
  • AIAG tools and training include free online courses and assessments e.g., the Supply Chain Sustainability eLearning and Supply Chain Sustainability Knowledge Assessment along with additional options for AIAG members.
  • Drive Sustainability is the partnership facilitated by CSR Europe and bringing together 11 leading automotive companies that work together to improve sustainability in the supply chain.

AIAG Supports Rapidly Evolving Supply Chain With 40 Years of Industry Collaboration

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

With more than 4,400 member companies, AIAG is one of the largest and most diverse global, automotive-focused OEM and supplier networks in the industry.

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  • With more than 4,400 member companies, AIAG is one of the largest and most diverse global, automotive-focused OEM and supplier networks in the industry.
  • Annually, over 900 volunteers provide subject matter expertise to AIAG industry initiatives in the areas of manufacturing quality, supply chain, and corporate responsibility.
  • Free membership for small companies ensures that AIAGs industry-developed standards, best practices, and tools are implemented across the entire supply chain.
  • Recognizing the need to reduce risk for all members of the supply chain has certainly attributed to AIAG's resiliency as an organization.

New Guidance for Evaluating the Carbon Intensity of Materials Used in Automotive Products

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

WASHINGTON and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the publication of a new guidance document, Evaluating the Carbon Intensity of Materials Used in Automotive Products.

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  • WASHINGTON and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the publication of a new guidance document, Evaluating the Carbon Intensity of Materials Used in Automotive Products.
  • The purpose of the guidance document is to introduce the concept of carbon intensity and outline a straightforward and consistent approach for evaluating carbon intensity information for materials used in automotive products.
  • Together with corporate carbon footprint and energy intensity, product carbon intensity information can help companies to better understand and evaluate the carbon impacts and decarbonization potential of specific input materials and technologies within their value chain.
  • This carbon intensity guidance follows two prior sustainable materials guidance documents recently released by SP and AIAG related to measuring the use of recycled contentand renewable content in automotive products.

AIAG Announces Establishment of a New Representative Office in Shanghai, China

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Monday, May 23, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced that it will establish a new representative office in Shanghai, China to enhance the organization’s ongoing collaboration with Chinese OEMs and their Tier-1 suppliers, support the sub-tier supply base, and further strengthen AIAG’s relations with Chinese regulatory and oversight authorities. Steven Hsieh, Ph.D., has been named as the AIAG General Director, Asia Pacific, and chief representative of the AIAG China Office.

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  • Reaffirming its commitment to support the Chinese automotive industry and its current members with manufacturing operations in China, AIAG names Steven Hsieh, Ph.D., as General Director, AIAG Asia Pacific.
  • Steven Hsieh, Ph.D., has been named as the AIAG General Director, Asia Pacific, and chief representative of the AIAG China Office.
  • Dr. Hsieh has more than three decades of automotive experience in China and the United States, and enjoys a wide professional network in both countries.
  • With more than 4,300 member companies, AIAG provides a legal, non-competitive forum for collaboration on innovative solutions to common industry issues.

AIAG Announces New Director of Quality Products and Services, Harald Wilhelm

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Monday, May 16, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced Harald Wilhelm former Head of Quality Rules, Business Solutions and Controlling, North America at Continental as the organizations new Director of Quality Products and Services.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced Harald Wilhelm former Head of Quality Rules, Business Solutions and Controlling, North America at Continental as the organizations new Director of Quality Products and Services.
  • Harald brings both high tech product experience and international business sensibility to Team AIAG, said J. Scot Sharland, AIAGs CEO.
  • Harald has served in a volunteer role on AIAGs Quality Steering Committee for the past six years, is intimately familiar with all of our strategic quality initiatives and was instrumental in establishing our AIAG China Quality Advisory Committee.
  • Wilhelm concludes: I am really looking forward to working with AIAG and their industry volunteers to make a positive impact on quality.

AIAG Welcomes Vice President of Outreach & Engagement Chris Lewis

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Monday, May 2, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the addition of a new team member, Chris Lewis, as the organizations Vice President of Outreach & Engagement.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the addition of a new team member, Chris Lewis, as the organizations Vice President of Outreach & Engagement.
  • AIAG CEO J. Scot Sharland explains: We are absolutely thrilled to have Chris join Team AIAG.
  • Prior to joining AIAG, Lewis held various leadership positions most recently in the education sector focusing on workforce development, community outreach, and strategic planning, among other areas.
  • Lewis concludes: I am truly excited to be a part of the AIAG team.

AIAG Welcomes Chief Transformation Officer Kevin Piotrowski

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Monday, April 4, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the addition of Kevin Piotrowski former Vice President of Infor and AIAG Board of Directors member to the AIAG team.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the addition of Kevin Piotrowski former Vice President of Infor and AIAG Board of Directors member to the AIAG team.
  • As the organizations new Chief Transformation Officer, Kevin will be responsible for reimagining business transformation and driving strategic organizational and process changes to realize increased value across both the internal and external enterprise.
  • With extensive industry experience, proven ability in leading and supporting global teams, and a strong background in digital transformation, Piotrowskis expertise will serve him well in his new capacity at AIAG.
  • AIAG CEO J. Scot Sharland explains: In the 2018 timeframe, AIAG altered its strategic charter to expand the scope of our industry engagement from automotive to mobility.

Automotive Industry Develops New Guidance for Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products

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Monday, December 6, 2021

WASHINGTON and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the publication of a new guidance document, Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products.

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  • WASHINGTON and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the publication of a new guidance document, Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products.
  • The document is designed to outline a common industry-supported definition and straightforward approach for measuring recycled content of automotive products consistent with those approaches outlined in other standards.
  • AIAG was pleased to collaborate with Suppliers Partnership in developing a common definition of recycled content for use throughout the automotive industry.
  • In the coming month, SP and AIAG will also be releasing a companion guidance document outlining a common process for measuring renewable content of automotive products.