BEIJING, China – The Automotive Industry Action Group and the Society of Automotive Engineers of China on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding to promote dialogue and collaboration between the North American and Chinese automotive industries in the areas of technology, management and standards development.
The agreement establishes a foundation for both associations to
work together in support of their members’ needs for standardized processes
in quality, materials management, logistics and e-commerce.
“AIAG is resolute in working cooperatively with the Chinese automotive
industry to advance the development of standard business processes in order
to create collective value throughout the global automotive supply chain,”
said J. Scot Sharland, AIAG executive director. “In this effort, we are
excited to partner with SAE of China, one of the most prominent automotive
associations in the region, and gain insight into their advancements in
engineering and technology.”
The Memorandum will initially focus on channels of communications for sharing
information between AIAG and SAE of China.
“We are pleased that AIAG, a leader in streamlining processes in North
America, is lending its expertise in the standardization of business
practices to help develop a robust China automotive supply chain,” said Fu
Yuwu, executive vice president and secretary general, SAE of China.
“Through the adoption of standards and guidelines, we expect that the China
automotive industry will be able to improve and sustain quality,
reliability and competitiveness.”
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