February 2012

Resources

De Koker's Corner: State Organizations Can Help Promote the Supply Base

Finally, the industry is putting together a string of strong sales and production years. Forecasters are looking at an increase in 2012 of some 800,000 units for North American light duty vehicle production.

Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Employees Support Local Charities and International Friends

“You don’t have to leave Michigan to have an impact on the world” is something one Clayton & McKervey employee said that resonates throughout the accounting firm.

OESA Legal Corner: Using the ITC to Stop Trade Secret Misappropriation at the Border

Your company may have facilities spread across the globe, critical suppliers in far-flung locations or simply an unscrupulous employee with an e-mail account.

CEOs Plan for 2012; Many Uncertainties Ahead

Traditionally, CEO Council members have used the first meeting of the year to share thoughts on the challenges that they see in the coming year, this meeting was no exception.

Don’t Miss the Canada- U.S. Automotive Dinner on Feb. 16

The 24th Canada-U.S. Automotive Dinner will take place on Feb. 16, 2012, when Mark Reuss, General Motors vice president and president, General Motors North America, will address a cross-border industry crowd ...

Knott to Address Chrysler-Fiat Integration at Town Hall

OESA will host a special town hall meeting for OESA members and Chrysler suppliers with Dan Knott, senior vice president, purchasing and supplier quality, Chrysler Group LLC...

Beginning a New Year with Renewed Optimism

As evidenced by significant gains in the January Supplier Sentiment Index (SSI), OESA members began 2012 with more optimism.

SEC Delays Issuance of Conflict Minerals Regulations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its issuance of final regulations to implement the conflict minerals provision of the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act, which was signed into law in 2010.

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OESA Welcomes New Members

OESA Welcomes: Select Industries Corporation, MacDermid, Inc., MSX International and Polk

OESA Protects Member Interests on Antitrust Compliance

Recent media reports have highlighted antitrust concerns in this industry and others. As an association, OESA has always paid special attention to matters of antitrust.

Chrysler’s Energy Use Reduction Program: An EH&S Council Discussion

The OESA Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) Council will host a discussion by Greg Rose, director, corporate sustainability and environmental affairs, Chrysler Group LLC...

VW Town Hall Meeting and Chattanooga Operations Plant Tour

On March 29, 2012, OESA will host a special VW Town Hall at the Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Nissan Cross-Functional Town Hall Set

A cross-functional team of Nissan executives including purchasing, engineering and quality will meet with OESA regular and affiliate members at the Nissan Town Hall meeting on Feb. 22, 2012...

OESA Conducts Mexico Operations Survey for 2012

OESA has launched the 2012 version of this survey, with a focus on revealing what regions of Mexico pose the greatest risk for members, as well as to highlight security measures that are effective in preventing problems and mitigating risk.

Speakers Announced for MEMA Legislative Summit

The annual event offers supplier companies the opportunity to interact with members of Congress and congressional staff and push for supplier industry priorities.

Guest Column: The Return to Optimism – NAIAS 2012 Wrap Up

In the past few years, it has been difficult to get excited over the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, or any auto show in the country, for that matter.

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