MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers

10/03/2024

🚗 How To Source and Identify Cost Reduction 🚗

Where are the opportunities to find cost optimization in the IT space? In this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein interviews RSM’s David Brassor who outlines the benefits of application rationalization so that a firm can win on cost but preserve its ability to perform at its highest level.

Tune into a brand-new episode of MEMA’s Automotive Insiders hosted by Jason Stein: https://bit.ly/4eBPNo7

10/02/2024

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024 HIGHLIGHT:
Real World View of the Market – Supplier CEO Presentation & Fireside Chat

Join Swamy Kotagiri, CEO of Magna International, and Ray Scott, President and CEO of Lear Corporation, for an insightful discussion on the market outlook, moderated by Collin Shaw, President of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers.

🗓️Register Today: https://ow.ly/30Xw50SezxQ
November 12 & 13, 2024 | Suburban Collection Showplace | Novi, MI

10/02/2024

MEMA is closely monitoring the ongoing strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, which is causing significant disruptions to vehicle and parts imports. Our team is actively engaged with stakeholders and will provide regular updates to members via email and upcoming meetings.

MEMA’s CEO, Bill Long, emphasized the potential severity of a prolonged strike: "If it continues, it’s going to be a disaster – shutting down plants, halting production lines, and causing layoffs."

Read more on the strike and from Bill Long here: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/east-coast-port-strike-looms

10/02/2024

Our next Morning Grind is just two weeks away!
This coffee and networking event is a great opportunity network over coffee and meet industry insiders.
Our sponsor for October is RSM

If you'd like to attend, please register here: https://wkf.ms/3N88jYz

We hope to see you there!

10/01/2024

🚛 Thank you to Parts & Service for covering our recent MEMA Pulse Webinar, where a panel of industry experts shared insights into the current challenges facing the commercial vehicle market.

Panelists, including Mike Jackson (MEMA), Ryne DeBoer (Morey Corporation), Randall Scheps (Howmet Wheel Systems), and Rob Allerton (MEMA OE), discussed declining Class 8 production forecasts, the impact of low freight rates, and hesitancy around new investments ahead of the 2027 emissions standards.

The conversation also touched on the challenges of transitioning to alternative powertrains, with panelists highlighting fleet concerns over costs, infrastructure, and technician availability.

📊 Catch the full recap by Truck Parts & Service here:

Sluggish trailer market may be an opportunity for aftermarket; non-ICE powertrains and more covered in MEMA webinar. Read more on TPS.

09/27/2024

Don't miss The Outlook Panel: Racing to Compete on day two of our Annual Conference 2024.

This session will feature three industry-leading experts, to share rich insights at the intersection of the economic outlook, vehicle production forecasts and capital market dynamics. Gain clarity on economic growth scenarios along with potential tripwires while positioning for success in the face of product planning dynamics and fragile supply chains. Take hold of winning ideas sparked by innovation that embrace the dramatic pace of change as well as groundbreaking analysis on trends and technologies impacting the supplier community.

Panelists include:
• Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Chief Economist, Boston Consulting Group
• Jeff Schuster, Global Vice President of Automotive Research, GlobalData
• Emmanuel Rosner, Managing Director and Sr Research Analyst on Autos, Parts and Auto Technology, Wolfe Research
• Moderated by: Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy & Research, MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association

🗓️Register Today: https://ow.ly/30Xw50SezxQ
November 12 & 13, 2024 | Suburban Collection Showplace | Novi, MI

09/26/2024

🚗 How to Win in the ESG Journey 🚗

In this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein talks to Laurie Hoose of Plante Moran, about the role of ESG in planning and preparing for changing regulations. We talk Scope 3 emissions, increasing disclosure requests and product carbon footprints.

Tune into a brand-new episode of MEMA’s Automotive Insiders hosted by Jason Stein: https://bit.ly/4eBPNo7

09/26/2024

🚗 Check out the latest MEMA Supplier Insights with Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy and Research, MEMA and Marcus Holzer, Partner, Risk & Financial Advisory, Deloitte Advisory.

🎦 In this latest video, Jackson and Holzer discuss innovation and capital markets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzgPgH1XoZ0

09/12/2024

🚗 Supplier Barometer Reading: Caution 🚗

Collin Shaw, President, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers, sits down with host Jason Stein to discuss the latest findings in the supplier barometer.

Tune into a brand-new episode of MEMA’s Automotive Insiders hosted by Jason Stein: https://bit.ly/4eBPNo7

09/12/2024

Registration is now open for the Leveraging AI and Technology for Improving Sales Workshop on December 6 in Southfield, Mich.

In today's fast-paced sales environment, technology and AI are transforming how sales professionals operate, making it imperative to embrace these tools to stay competitive. Alana Nicol, Owner, Gerry Weinberg & Associates Inc. will lead this interactive session where attendees will examine how leveraging the latest technological advancements can elevate your sales game.

📆 Register now for this workshop: https://bit.ly/3XEiM48

09/11/2024

MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers is also pleased to announce the OEM executives taking the stage for the highly anticipated OEM Purchasing Panel on day one of Annual Conference 2024. Our OEM Purchasing Panel will now be the kick-off to our two-day conference!

Tanya Skilton, Executive Director, Strategy, Innovation and Customer Care, GPSC, General Motors, Andrew Wareing, CPO, Vice President, Purchasing, Nissan Americas and Ryan Grimm, Vice President, Purchasing Supplier Development, Toyota Motor North America will take the stage for a Q&A session moderated by Jason Stein, Host, MEMA Automotive Insiders podcast.

📣 Last reminder early-bird pricing ends THIS FRIDAY, September 13!📣
Don't miss your opportunity for the best pricing available for our must-attend event of the year!

🗓️Register Today: https://ow.ly/30Xw50SezxQ
November 12 & 13, 2024 | Suburban Collection Showplace | Novi, MI

09/05/2024

🚗 EARLY BIRD PRICING IS ENDING!

Make sure to lock in the best pricing available by September 13th, for the must-attend event of the year - Annual Conference 2024!

📆 November 12 & 13, 2023
📍 Suburban Collection Showplace | Novi, MI

✅ Register Here: https://ow.ly/30Xw50SezxQ