November 2011

Resources

De Koker's Corner: OESA Value Proposition Alive and Strong

Join. Engage. Profit. These simple words represent the OESA value proposition.

AISIN Supports Drivers Training Program for High School Students

For the third consecutive year, FT Techno of America (FTTA), an Aisin Holdings of America company, is making it possible for Fowlerville (Mich.) High School students to take advantage of a program intended to help save lives through better driving.

December SME Presidents Council Focuses on 2012

The OESA Small and Medium Enterprise Presidents Council is the OESA leadership forum for regular member companies with revenues under $250 million.

A Proactive Approach to Product Development and Warranty Management

On Dec. 8, 2011, OESA’s Product Development and Warranty Management Councils will hold a joint meeting to address common concerns.

OESA 13th Annual Outlook Conference Sets the Stage for 2012

More than 600 automotive industry executives will be in attendance at the OESA 2011 Outlook Conference and 13th Annual Meeting of Members on Nov. 7, 2011, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, Mich.

Ford Town Hall Meeting

OESA will host a members-only town hall meeting with Tony Brown, group vice president, global purchasing, Ford Motor Company, and Ford purchasing staff on Dec. 13, 2011, at the Dearborn Inn, Dearborn, Mich.

Best-in-Class Tooling Management

On Jan. 19, 2012, OESA and Harbour Results, Inc. will take an in-depth look at the state of tooling

2012 OEM PO Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis Available

The 2012 “OEM North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis” (revised in October 2011) is now available to OESA members.

Enterprise Resource Planning – Future Systems and Factors Driving Implementation

Given the pressure suppliers are under to “do more with the same,” the OESA Chief Financial Officers Council initiated a survey of members to understand companies’ current enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems installations and future investment considerations.

Guest Column: The Fallacy of the Regional Auto Industry

Listen to IHS Automotive's Michael Robinet for a few minutes, and you may start to realize something about your own business.

Guest Column: Next-Life Opportunities for Lithium-Ion Batteries

While the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries in transportation applications is a critical factor in performance, the fact is that at the end of its “useful” life in a vehicle, a battery still has approximately 80 percent of its capacity remaining and therefore significant value.

OESA Welcomes New Members

Royal Die & Stamping Co., Baker Tilly, DTE Energy, iGATE Patni

CEOs Debate 2012 Production Volumes

At the fall CEO Council meeting, CEOs exchanged thoughts and projections for production planning volumes for the balance of 2011 and for 2012.

Warranty Council Members Gain Insight on OEM Warranty Processes

The Sept. 15, 2011, OESA Warranty Management Council meeting featured presentations from OEMs and industry experts.

GM Town Hall Features Purchasing and Engineering Executives

OESA will host a members-only town hall meeting with GM purchasing and engineering staffs on Nov. 16, 2011, at the Somerset Inn, Troy, Mich.

Mastering the Sales Process: From Contact to Contract

On Nov. 15, 2011, at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint, Pontiac, Mich., OESA will hold a seminar led by three proven professionals in the areas of automotive supplier sales management, the legal area of the supply chain and professional sales training.

OESA Legal Corner: Using Contracts to Manage Capacity in this Up-Down World

Suppliers would love slow and steady growth, but instead, volumes have fluctuated wildly over the past few years.

Achieving Growth and Recovery Through “Monozukuri”

On Dec. 8, 2011, OESA, the Japan External Trade Organization, Japan Auto Parts Industries Association and the Japan Business Society of Detroit will host “Japan’s Automotive Industry: Achieving Recovery and Growth Through Monozukuri,” a seminar at the Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Mich.

OESA Releases Updated Comparative Analysis of OEM Warranty Programs Publication

OESA has released an updated version of the “Comparative Analysis of OEM Warranty Programs”.

Numbers to Remember

With the 2012 elections around the corner, there is widespread political tension in Washington, D.C., and throughout the country.

Guest Column: Don’t Miss Out on Valuable Facility Review Tax Credits

Many businesses overlook significant tax credit and incentive savings that offer tax reductions, refunds and other payouts related to investments in their facilities.

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