Automotive Insiders

A silo approach to manufacturing doesn't work anymore, if it ever did. A silo approach to supplier relations is just as faulty, according to a global R&D expert. Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein welcomes Nissan Motor Co.'s Chris Reed, an executive who knows the value of supplier communication. Reed talks R&D, Nissan's key relationship with MEMA and much more.

In today’s climate, three big challenges loom over automotive manufacturing: labor availability, the impact of the shift to electrification, and geopolitical factors. Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein walks through those issues with Tomas Kowal of Seraph who addresses those challenges through efficiency, visibility and a better promotion of the industry to a younger generation.

As macroeconomic challenges pile up within the industry, Bart Huthwaite, principal at RSM, sits down with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein to discuss energy costs, cost of capital, labor shortages and strategic sourcing. What trends are taking shape for the second quarter and beyond?

Understanding ESG standards, trends, and opportunities in the global automotive industry has become paramount for success. In this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein interviews Mitch Zajac, shareholder at Butzel, about the importance of ESG and the elements required for business success.

Is a national slowdown at hand? If so, when will that take place? Kevin Depew of RSM talks about the factors at hand with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein along with the prognostications as it relates to energy, consumer spending and interest rates. Is a recession mild, or severe? Jason and Kevin discuss the odds.

How to navigate supply chain challenges while understanding data analytics in the manufacturing space. Infor’s Peter Maithel and Henning Dransfeld sit down with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein to discuss a better way to approach smart manufacturing.

Given the roadblocks, or opportunities, for the new year, what is a supplier’s perspective on the challenges facing the industry this year?  Pat D’Eramo, Martinrea’s President and CEO, talks with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein and Bill Newman of SAP, about what’s to come – and what to avoid in 2023.

What does 2023 look like from the automaker and supplier level? The answer is somewhat cloudy, but also full of opportunity. Plante Moran partner Daron Gifford talks with Automotive Insider host Jason Stein to discuss logistics, supply chain, semiconductors and the road ahead.

New opportunities are emerging in the electric vehicle space and many involve wireless charging. HEVO is branching out and trying to conquer the possibilities. Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein interviews HEVO’s Jeremy McCool and Vic Peltola to talk about what’s possible on the road to an EV future.

From start ups to traditional automakers, a discussion about new and traditional approaches to purchasing and all elements under consideration in the business model for 2023. Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein, and Bill Newman of SAP, talk to three guests: Bruce Baumgartner, VP Supply Chain, of Zoox; Tom Lake, Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning, for Honda; and Kathy Worthen, Executive Director, Supply Chain, of Ford.