April 1, 2011

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De Koker's Corner: Suppliers as Technology Drivers

You may have missed this news flash, but the cassette player is now dead. Why is this news significant to the automotive supplier industry?

OESA Open Letter from the President: Japan Crisis

(Originally sent March 18, 2011)

OESA Launches Japan Earthquake Resource Center

OESA has launched a Japan Earthquake Resource Center on the OESA homepage. The site includes the latest information from our affiliate members on the impact of the disaster in Japan on light vehicle production and the supply chain.

PD Council Focuses on the Environment and Engineering Systems

The March 2011 meeting of the OESA Product Development Council featured Greg LeMay, associate and life cycle practice leader, Antea Group, a tour and demonstration of Altair Engineering software and engineering capabilities, and a roundtable discussion.

CFO Council Discusses Michigan Corporate Tax Changes

The first quarter meeting of the OESA Chief Financial Officers Council featured Jeff Guilfoyle, president, Citizens Research Council of Michigan, who reviewed the details behind Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s FY2012 Budget Proposal and Michigan Business Tax (MBT) reforms.

OESA and Gerry Weinberg: Executive Sales Management Training

We are all operating in times that are more and more demanding. Companies, departments and individuals are being asked to do more with fewer resources. Now more than ever it is critical that your sales force is optimized, focused and aggressively growing your business.

“Focus on Mexico” Provides Opportunity to Better Understand the Mexican Market

OESA will host the 2011 Focus on Mexico: Suppler Strategies Conference and live webinar at the MSU Management Center, Troy, Mich., on May 24, 2011.

Supplier Optimism is Tempered by Global Events

The OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer Outlook Index fell slightly in March to 66 from the January level of 71 as suppliers became more sensitive to economic and industry events affecting their business.

Guest Column: Understanding Business Implications of the Water and Energy “Nexus”

A changing economic, social and environmental landscape has unfolded across the globe during the first part of the 21st century.

Download the April 2011 OESA News PDF

Download the April 2011 OESA News PDF

OESA Welcomes New Members

OESA Welcomes New Members

Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) Local Response

Immediately after the earthquake and tsunami, JAMA set up a supplier recovery joint task force, where all information regarding factory damage is reported by JAMA members and their suppliers in the region.

Automotive Public Relations Council Members Hear Media Perspective

The Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) welcomed a capacity crowd of public relations and communications professionals at its March 8 meeting held at the Crain Communications headquarters in Detroit.

Communication Executives Council Meeting Covers Legal and Media Issues

The recent Communication Executives Council meeting featured diverse speakers from the legal profession and the media.

Japan Crisis Impact and Management: Town Hall Meeting and Live Webinar

OESA announces a members-only town hall meeting to discuss the impact of the Japan earthquake and tsunami on the automotive industry and what is being done to manage through this crisis.

Doing Business with the Korean OEMs – A Supplier Roundtable

OESA announces a supplier roundtable to be held April 29, 2011, at the Somerset Inn, Troy, Mich..

Flexing the Supply Chain: Assuring Tiers Have the Right Operational and Financial Capabilities

OESA, in partnership with BBK, held a half-day conference on Feb. 22, 2011, covering supply chain challenges.

A Busy 27 Hours – Suppliers Blanket Capitol Hill During Annual Legislative Summit

More than 120 supplier representatives visited Washington, D.C., last month and took part in the industry’s largest legislative event.

Telematics Systems – The Challenge Facing Automakers in an Increasingly Connected World

Technology advancement in automobiles has come in many forms, but one that has had the most direct impact on consumers in recent years has to be the proliferation of increasingly sophisticated telematics systems, such as Ford's SYNC and similar systems.

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