August 2011

In This Issue:

De Koker's Corner: OEM-Supplier Relationships: Closing the Gap

For me, the greatest visual in the report was the amazing compression that has occurred between the highest and lowest rated OEM since the 2005 survey.

Former TI Automotive Headquarters Becomes Temporary Police Training Facility

Facility closings are generally met with a negative response. However, when TI Automotive relocated its global headquarters its former headquarters became an asset to local communities in a completely new manner.

Warranty Management Council Examines Legal and Medium/Heavy Truck Warranty Challenges

On June 23, 2011, the OESA Warranty Management Council held its 2nd quarter meeting at the Freudenberg-NOK Headquarters in Plymouth, Mich.

EH&S Council Invites Peers to “Test the Waters” at Sept. 7 Meeting

The EH&S Council Board of Governors has initiated a plan to increase membership in the coming months, believing the more depth on the council, the more relevant and valuable it will be to all members.

Automotive Public Relations Council to Address Communications ROI

In today’s world of streamlined budgets, it is more important than ever for communicators to demonstrate the value of the communications function.

Honda Senior Purchasing Team to Participate in Town Hall

OESA will host a town hall meeting with senior management of Honda North America procurement, supplier quality, supplier support, strategic planning and supply chain sustainability activities.

Gov. Snyder and Bill Ford, Jr., to Keynote OESA Outlook Conference

The speaker lineup for the OESA 2011 Outlook Conference and 13th Annual Meeting of Members, continues to grow.

OESA Partners with AutoBeat on Insider

OESA is pleased to announce its partnership with AutoBeat through their new website, the AutoBeat Insider.

Proposed Labor Rules Seek to Shorten Election Timetables and Change “Persuader Activity”

OESA members need to be aware of two important proposed rules recently issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor (DOL) ...

OESA Model Terms and Conditions Receives a Facelift

The OESA Legal Issues Council has elected to refresh the OESA Model Terms and Conditions documents.

Welcome New Members

Welcome New Members: Diversified Tube, Mobis North America, Jackson Lewis LLP and Waukesha Metal Products

The Supplier Industry Network

The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) is the voice, a forum and a resource for the automotive original equipment supplier industry

Automotive Supplier Technology Forum to Visit EPA Facility

On Aug. 18, 2011, the Automotive Supplier Technology Forum (Tech Forum), will visit the EPA’s National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Mich.

OESA Communication Executives Council to Host Media Panel

The OESA Communication Executives Council (CEC) will hear firsthand from leading automotive reporters about what is driving their stories at its next meeting on Aug. 24, 2011.

OESA Hosts Forecasting Best Practices Conference

...the day-to-day process of volume planning and future business targeting is where strong-performing companies distinguish themselves from the also-rans.

Capital and Capacity: Funding Industry Growth and Restructuring

On Sept. 8, 2011, OESA will examine trends in industry restructuring, financing, and market potential in the coming years at the conference: “Capital & Capacity: Funding Industry Growth and Restructuring.”

OESA Legal Corner: NLRB Proposed Rules for Secret Ballot Elections

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed new rules for secret-ballot elections to determine whether employees will be represented by a labor union.

Near-Term Economic Concerns Keep Supplier Sentiment in Check

The July 2011 OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer Outlook Index held at a neutral level of 51, from 50 in May, as suppliers digested increasing uncertainty...

Guest Column: Connect: The Challenge of Linking Driver and Machine

The move towards ever-increasing levels of on-board electronics, whether they are safety systems meant to help drivers avoid accidents or ...

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