December 2011

Resources

De Koker's Corner: Successful Annual Meeting Caps Off a Challenging Year

The 13th annual OESA Outlook Conference provided a great capstone to 2011.

SAE Detroit Section Commits $250,000 to Focus: HOPE to Establish the Eleanor Josaitis Memorial Scholarship Fund

OESA affiliate member SAE Detroit Section has worked with Focus: HOPE to establish the SAE Detroit Section Eleanor Josaitis CAT Scholarship Fund that will help provide...

HR Council Members Gain Insight on Recent Detroit 3-UAW Contract

The OESA Human Resources Council focused on the labor contract negotiations between the UAW and General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler at its meeting on Oct. 27, 2011.

OESA Legal Corner: GHG Accounting Within the Supply Chain – What’s Expected?

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol, a project sponsored by the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, recently finalized standards...

OESA Executives Offered Tours at the 2012 North American International Auto Show

OESA offers an exclusive opportunity for senior executives of OESA member companies to participate in guided tours of the North American International Auto Show with partner IHS Automotive on Jan. 10, 11 and 12, 2012.

Canada-U.S. Automotive Dinner Announced

OESA and APMA announce the 24th annual Canada-U.S. Automotive Dinner on Feb. 16, 2012, at the Centerpoint Parkway Marriott, Pontiac, Mich.

Record Attendance at OESA GM Town Hall

OESA hosted a General Motors Town Hall meeting on Nov. 16, 2011, with a record attendance of 363, including 24 GM purchasing and engineering executives.

Supplier China Operations Survey Results Available

OESA’s annual 2011-2012 China Operations Survey results revealed that there is still significant confidence in the China market; however, supplier...

2012 OESA OEM PO Terms & Conditions Comparative Analysis Available

Companies doing business with, or contemplating business with any North American OEM should not be without a copy of the “2012 OESA N.A. OEM Production P.O. Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis.”

Sentiment Returns to Neutral with Mixed Influences

The November 2011 OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer Supplier Sentiment Index bounced back above neutral to 52 from 37 in September.

GUEST COLUMN: Year in Review: Still Waiting for that "Quiet Year"

After the gas price spikes of 2008, 2009 was supposed to be the "quiet year of recovery."

OESA Welcomes New Members

OESA Welcomes INOAC USA, Inc., The Intec Group, LTC Roll and Engineering, and PNC

CEOs Project 13.55 Planning Volume for 2012

At the fall meeting of the CEO Council, CEOs heard from peers during the “CEO Spotlight,” a regular part of each council meeting where CEOs share a presentation on something that they feel they do well at their respective companies.

GM to Address EH&S on Energy Use Reduction and GHG

On Dec. 5, 2011, the EH&S Council will welcome Al Hildreth, energy manager, worldwide facilities group, General Motors.

IRN Survey Reveals Greater Business Opportunities; Stable Balance of Power

Early results from the 2011 IRN Pricing Survey indicate that nearly 70 percent of respondents are seeing greater new business opportunities this year compared to last year.

Ford Purchasing Panel Set for December Town Hall

Tony Brown, group vice president, global purchasing, Ford Motor Company, along with the Ford purchasing leadership team will participate in a panel discussion at the OESA Ford Town Hall meeting on Dec. 13, 2011, at the Dearborn Inn, Dearborn, Mich.

Crisis and Recovery Management and the Spirit of Monozukuri

JETRO, JAPIA, JBSD and OESA will host “Japan’s Automotive Industry: Achieving Recovery and Growth Through Monozukuri” on Dec. 8, 2011, at the Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Mich.

Best-in-Class Tooling Management

On Jan. 19, 2012, Laurie Harbour, president, Harbour Results, Inc., will discuss current tooling practices that drive cost, complexity and extended product development.

Updated OEM Warranty Comparative Analysis Unveiled

The document provides an overview of each North American OEM warranty program...

OESA Issues Updated OESA Model Terms and Conditions

Due to the changing commercial landscape in the industry, a committee met in August 2011 to develop and update the OESA Model Terms.

OESA Members: What You Need to Know About Rare Earth Materials

The growth of the global economy has provided both opportunities and challenges to American businesses, including motor vehicle parts manufacturers.

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