Summary
The Automotive Industry Action Group is comprised of professionals from a diverse group of automotive retailers, suppliers, automakers, manufacturers, service providers, and other organizations that collaborate to define standards and share knowledge to improve the automotive supply chain.
AIAG manages and publishes standards and educational resources for member organizations to help them maintain compliance with guidelines and standards defiend by AIAG in tandem with automotive manufacturers and quality organizations like ISO.
AIAG standards include Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) as well as Code 39 barcode labeling requirements dating back to 1984 and newer MMOG/LE (Materials Management Operations Guideline / Logistics Evaluation) requirements.
The organization is comprised of more than 900 industry volunteers providing subject matter expertise to AIAG initiatives.
History
AIAG was founded by members of the three largest North American automotive manufacturers – Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors in 1982. Since then membership has grown to include Japanese companies such as Toyota, Honda and Nissan, and many of their part suppliers and services providers.
Events
AIAG sponsors many educational events including quality summits, product compliance conferences, networking events, and more. The association does not sponsor or host any major trade shows but member companies do exhibit and several industry shows.
Industries
AIAG members are primarily engaged in automotive and transportation products manufacturing including (but not limited to) fabricated metal products, plastic and rubber products, automotive electronics and electrical systems and components, engines, transmissions, automotive textiles, and related industries.
Membership
There are more than 1,500 AIAG member companies including Arctic Cat, Caterpillar, FCA — North America, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, Honda of America Manufacturing, Nissan North America, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Volkswagen Group of America, and many of their part suppliers and service providers. Membership is based on annual revenues of the parent company and ranges from several hundred dollars to over $10,000 for the largest of companies.
Publications
AIAG publishes many educational documents and newsletters to keep its membership updated on association and industry news.
Contact Information
26200 Lahser Rd. Suite 200,
Southfield, MI 48033-7156 USA
Phone: 1 (248) 358-3570
Fax: 1 (248) 358-3253
Website: www.aiag.org
