American Axle and Manufacturing
American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), now operating as Dauch Corporation following the February 2026 acquisition of Dowlais Group (GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy), is a global Tier 1 automotive supplier designing, engineering, and manufacturing driveline and metal forming technologies for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. AAM operates an iSupplier Portal for supplier communication, EDI integration for forecasts and releases, and the Demand AAM aftermarket parts portal.
APIs
AAM iSupplier Portal
The AAM iSupplier Portal provides suppliers access to DELFORS forecasts, DELJIT releases, standard purchase orders, payment status, bulletins, specifications, manuals, PPAP docu...
Demand AAM Aftermarket Parts Portal
Demand AAM provides access to genuine AAM OE replacement driveline parts for the aftermarket. The portal serves automotive parts distributors and repair shops with OE-quality dr...
Features
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration required for all AAM suppliers, supporting DELFORS forecasts, DELJIT releases, and ASN transmission at time of shipment.
Web-based supplier portal providing access to forecasts, purchase orders, payment status, bulletins, specifications, PPAP documents, and ASN creation tools.
Mandatory ASN submission via EDI or portal at time of shipment providing visibility of in-transit material to AAM manufacturing facilities.
Next-generation electric drive units, eDrive systems, and driveline components for battery electric and hybrid vehicle platforms.
Following the February 2026 acquisition of Dowlais Group, AAM (now Dauch Corporation) integrates GKN Automotive's ePowertrain and driveline portfolio.
Use Cases
Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers access forecasts, purchase orders, and payment status through the iSupplier Portal for supply chain coordination.
Suppliers submit Advanced Shipping Notifications via EDI or portal to provide in-transit material visibility to AAM plants.
Automotive parts distributors and repair shops source genuine OE driveline replacement parts through Demand AAM.
Integrations
ANSI X12 and EDIFACT EDI transaction sets for forecast (DELFORS), just-in-time releases (DELJIT), and Advanced Shipping Notifications.
Integration of GKN Automotive's ePowertrain and sideshaft technology following Dauch Corporation acquisition of Dowlais Group.
Integration of GKN Powder Metallurgy's sintered components business following the Dowlais Group acquisition.