Automotive Insiders

How does Honda view its relationship with its suppliers and where will the market turn going into the new year? Mike Lapham, vice president of procurement for Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, shares his view with Automotive Insider host Jason Stein and co-host Bill Newman of SAP. 

Angela Timmen, Director of the North American Aftermarket Purchasing Group for Daimler Truck North America, shares her strategy in the truck space with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein and co-host Bill Newman of SAP. What lessons can be learned? And where is the truck market headed in 2024 and beyond?

The industry transformation is full of changes in technology, manufacturing process and a new way of looking at OEM-supplier relations. What does that mean for the future of production and partnerships? Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein interviews Plante Moran partner Mark Barrott to find out what the future holds across the industry.

In the commercial space, Class 8 trucks are playing a significant role in the economy and are a vital aspect of the commercial vehicle market. But what does the future hold for the industry? Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein interviews S&P Global Mobility executive Andrej Divis to find out what’s in store in the truck space.

What economic conditions will affect the supply base the rest of this year and what factors could impact future production plans as we edge into 2024? Laurie Harbour and Cara Walton of Harbour Results Inc. sit down with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein to share their view of the end of this year and a glimpse into 2024.

Software Defined Vehicles are the new central brain system of vehicles. On this episode of Automotive Insiders, Jason Stein interviews Deloitte’s Chris Ahn to discuss the implications of SDV technology and how it may upend the traditional relationship between automakers and suppliers.

Streamlining IT operations and improving overall efficiency in these challenging times takes a changed mindset and new methods of operational efficiency. Mike Lewandowski of Modineer shares some lessons learned along the way with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein.

In a redefined, fast-paced landscape, Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein talks to Plante Moran partner Mark Barrott about the ability of suppliers to adjust to fewer platforms and greater technical capability.

The preparation for the electric vehicle revolution isn’t just touching the light-vehicle market, automakers and their suppliers. It also extends across other industries and segments. Jason Stein interviews Jim Zizelman, president and CEO of Stoneridge, to talk EVs across industries as well as a move to advanced technology and safety.

Suppliers are being hit hard by the UAW strike, but how will today’s actions impact the future – especially after the strike reaches a resolution? Automotive Insiders interviews Julie Fream, President and CEO, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers, and Ann Wilson, MEMA’s Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, to get a feel for the lasting effects. And, the group talks about the issues at the southern border.