Automotive Insiders

Dec 05 2024 107 ep. 13 mins 4

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Automotive Industry expert Jason Stein presents a podcast focused on the automotive industry. It launched in 2022 and covers various industry topics, trends, and projections that are impacting the future of automotive. Jason will interview some of the industry’s key thought leaders and industry insiders. The podcast will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Pandora with new episodes that will be featured weekly.

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Taking Stock of Suppliers in a Post-Election World

Dec 05 2024 11 mins

In an interview at the MEMA Annual Conference, SAP’s Bill Newman and Rich Wilkins talk with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein about the state of the industry in the aftermath of the November elections.

Navigating Immigration and Labor Options

Nov 21 2024 15 mins

Immigration, employment, and labor are front and center in so many discussions today and the options for suppliers can be a bit complex. Sarah Bileti, senior counsel at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, shares her experience and best advice with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein.

Decoding Industry 4.0 Tech and How to Harness it for your Operation

Nov 14 2024 11 mins

Host Jason Stein sits down with Joe LaRussa, owner of Supremo Consulting and the expert in residence at the Industry 4.0 Accelerator. Joe breaks down all of the issues related to the Industry 4.0 Accelerator and how to help shortcut the difficult process of categorizing, comparing, and contrasting all the available solutions.

What’s Next on Trade and the USMCA?

Nov 07 2024 14 mins

Ahead of the MEMA Annual Conference, host Jason Stein interviews Pat D’Eramo, CEO of Martinrea International, to discuss trade, policy, tariffs and the implications of the next USMCA.

How to Find Efficiency in Battery Technology

Oct 31 2024 12 mins

Innovation in battery technology is driving a reduction in emissions, improving efficiency, and advancing the transition to electric vehicles, helping automakers meet stringent regulatory requirements and consumer demands for greener options. What’s next in the space? Zeeshan Qadri of Litens sits down with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein to talk about what’s coming.

The Implications of an EPA Change

Oct 24 2024 11 mins

The EPA’s Clean Trucks Plan comes into play in January 2027 and there are significant implications for suppliers. Diego Depetris of Bain & Company is a guest on Automotive Insiders where he outlines the implications for all sides of the industry with host Jason Stein.

How To Source and Identify Cost Reduction

Oct 03 2024 13 mins

Where are the opportunities to find cost optimization in the IT space? In this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein interviews RSM’s David Brassor who outlines the benefits of application rationalization so that a firm can win on cost but preserve its ability to perform at its highest level.

How to Win in the ESG Journey

Sep 26 2024 10 mins

In this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein talks to Laurie Hoose of Plante Moran, about the role of ESG in planning and preparing for changing regulations. We talk Scope 3 emissions, increasing disclosure requests and product carbon footprints.

M&A: Where are the opportunities and the challenges?

Sep 19 2024 15 mins

To participate in M&A or not? Dan Bonucchi, Partner at Warner Norcross + Judd and co-chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group, talks with host Jason Stein about the current climate, the unknowns and the questions to consider.

Supplier Barometer Reading: Caution

Sep 12 2024 15 mins

Collin Shaw, President of MEMA’s Original Equipment Suppliers group, sits down with host Jason Stein to discuss the latest findings in the supper barometer.