Inventory concerns. Logistics. Rising interest rates. A softening consumer side. As the industry winds down 2022, and prepares for an equally unknown 2023, how has disruption changed the scope of automotive? Jeff Schuster of LMC Automotive gives his outlook to Jason Stein, host of OESA’s Automotive Insiders.

In more ways than one can count, the volatility in the industry is as high as it has ever been. A lack of inventory, logistical issues, supply chain constraints and mixed production forecasts have forced automakers and their tiered suppliers into difficult conversations – especially of late. Butzel’s Dan Rustmann tells OESA’s Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein how to navigate a minefield of tension-filled moments.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have the potential to unlock insights into user experiences, and make mobility significantly safer at the same time. Microsoft’s Dwayne Crocker tells OESA’s Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein the safeguards being built around AI and ML.

Repair data is a gold mine for companies trying to glean the best approach to addressing early recall detection and navigating consumer applications. In this episode of OESA’s Automotive Insiders, Jason Stein talks to Nandit Soparker and Keith Thompson of Ubiquiti about big opportunities with Big Data.

Measuring the overall environmental impact of an organization is challenging but is essential from a C-suite and from an operational perspective. Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein interviews Microsoft’s David Catzel about the opportunities for companies to get ahead of sustainability goals.

Automotive Insiders examines the advantages of smart manufacturing and how connected plant-to-floor operations are essential for companies trying to find an edge in the new era of manufacturing. Jason Stein interviews Ben Stewart, vice president of product management for Plex Systems.

Jim Zizelman, President, Control Devices Division at Stoneridge, talks to Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein about a powertrain agnostic world and the advantages to serving all markets going forward.

With start-up EV companies coming to market, direct-to-consumer models are putting pressure on traditional franchised dealers. Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein talks to Rich Wilkins of SAP  to get a handle on the pressure on future distribution models.

Automotive Insider’s host Jason Stein interviews Michael Robinet, Executive Director at S&P Global Mobility Consulting, to discuss how electrification is changing the approach of OEMs and suppliers to the ecosystem and the business dynamic.

Eric Michielutti, the Director of Lithium Ion Technology at Clarios, sits down with Automotive Insider’s host Jason Stein to talk about the role of electrified and increased technology advancements in both autonomy and the changing user experience.