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OESA App: The Latest in Events and Councils
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Industry 4.0 Executive Briefing
July 14 | 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Modern manufacturing enterprises need to be agile and operate with the ability to adapt to consumer preferences in advance of customer demand requirements. The objective of Industry 4.0 is to develop manufacturing to be faster, more efficient, and customer-centric while pushing beyond automation and optimization. To help OESA members assess existing manufacturing operations against leading Industry 4.0 concepts, OESA is hosting “Industry 4.0: Gauging Your Enterprise Capabilities and the Power of Integration” on July 14, 2020, via webinar. Competing in the world of Industry 4.0 depends on a manufacturer’s ability to adopt technologies like machine learning and analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), IoT devices, and automation – then scale those technologies across the organization. Peter Pearce, principal and mobility and transportation practice leader at Baker Tilly, will share leading manufacturing practices of Industry 4.0 and help suppliers understand the power of data integration across the Industry 4.0 operating dimensions. Attendees will learn the power of secure enterprise integration and how to bring shop floor and operational costing data together to enhance operational visibility and performance. Then determine the roadmap to move their operational footprint into the higher echelons of Industry 4.0 maturity. Supplier executives responsible for managing or overseeing engineering, product development, innovation, new technology activities or manufacturing operations will gain a better understanding of how Industry 4.0 concepts can impact their organization.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Master Class Workshop: Innovate and Communicate
July 17 | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
OESA is pleased to host the "OESA 2020 Master Class Workshop: Innovate and Communicate" July 17, 2020, via webinar.
Whether you’re engaged in innovation or communication, the key to success is understanding the needs and values of your target market/audience and translating that knowledge into benefits statements. Never has this capability been more important than at this time of fundamental change in automotive.
Rhonda McNally, vice president, marketing, Magna International, Inc., will lend her perspective on the importance of innovation and communication. The workshop, facilitated by Gwen Ishmael, SVP qualitative research & consulting, and Stephan Schroeder, VP automotive & mobility, Escalent, will equip attendees from all functions to identify consumer benefits and develop effective communication strategies that can be used both internally and externally. Participants will work in groups and apply proven innovation tools and communication methods that will benefit them personally and professionally in their organizations.
Key Takeaways:
Creative thinking New ways of approaching marketing and innovation Best practices for marketing your communications Introvert / extrovert – leveraging your strengths Getting out of your comfort zone
July 21 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The manufacturing industry has changed rapidly over the last few years with the rise of Industry 4.0 technologies. Many organizations are looking to transform their operations with real-time information. To gain an understanding of how this digital transformation has impacted OEMs, suppliers, and the industry as a whole, executives are invited to attend the webinar “Connecting the Value Chain for Operational Excellence,” on July 21, 2020, at 11 a.m. ET.
Heather Hussin, senior product marketing manager, Plex, will discuss how manufacturers can utilize Industry 4.0 technologies to improve operations.
An interactive Q&A session will follow the formal presentation.
Presenting Sponsor:
MarComm Summit: Communicating Digitally
July 22 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Automotive marketing and communications executives are invited to attend the 6th annual OESA MarComm Summit: Communicating Digitally. The virtual event will be held on July 22, 2020, via Zoom.
The recent global pandemic has forced the automotive industry to quickly adjust how it does business. Working from home and executives addressing employees from the kitchen table has become commonplace.
Even before the pandemic, the auto industry was changing faster than it has in the past 100 years. John McElroy, host, Autoline, has an extensive background covering the auto industry and will kick off the event with his perspective on the state, and future, of the industry.
With most meetings, presentations and conferences now being held virtually, there is a whole new rule book for communicating with impact and establishing a commanding executive presence. Bluestone Executive Communications President and former TV news reporter Christina McKenna will share tips for looking and sounding one's best, even when the audience is nowhere in sight.
In the wake of the pandemic and industry disruption, resources and budgets have been cut, but key performance indicators (KPI’s) have not. Nick Skislak, founder and partner, SSDM, will help attendees understand this new environment and share where he believes marketing teams go from here.
Members-Only Toyota Town Hall Meeting
July 28 | 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
OESA invites members to attend the OESA 2020 Members-Only Toyota Town Hall Meeting with Robert Young, group vice president, purchasing supplier development, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA), and top purchasing executives on July 28, 2020, beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
Young is responsible for TMNA’s vehicle parts, materials procurement and supplier development and will provide an update on Toyota Motor North America, Inc. purchasing activities. Following the formal presentation, additional Toyota executives will join Young for the Q&A session. Current and potential Toyota suppliers will hear the latest information from Toyota as well as meet with Toyota commodity representatives during the virtual one-on-one networking.
The formal meeting starts at 2 p.m. and will run to 3:30 p.m. From 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., attendees will then have the opportunity to network with Toyota commodity directors and managers, ask questions and exchange contact information.
Supporting Sponsors:
July 29 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
As we take the global journey to recover from this challenging and unexpected crisis, organizations will be intensely focused on the operational challenges COVID presents within their Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) programs. This involves ongoing health surveillance and practice, control reporting, and business continuity management. To help suppliers navigate back-to-work programs, executives are invited to the webinar, “The Beneficial Impact of EH&S Technology Modernization” on July 29, 2020, at 11 a.m. ET. Considering the general practices built within a well-rounded EH&S program and now supporting Operational Readiness as a result of COVID, modern technical solutions are helping companies navigate the health, safety and operational issues that go hand-in-hand with employees returning to the job. Aspects such as maintaining operational continuity as organizations monitor for illness, while keeping a specific and applicable set of controls and procedures for assessing and mitigating COVID risks.
Jennifer Meier, global EHS director, Varroc Lighting, will discuss COVID’s impact on manufacturing and the EH&S responsibilities of organizations. Brianne Ray, strategy & education development, LyfeCycle, will discuss how they work with manufacturing EH&S leaders to develop management tools that hadn't existed before. Steve Taylor, founder, LUX Presenting Sponsor: interactive, will discuss how the "business" aspect of organizations can value and interpret a well-rounded EHS program supported by technology.
An interactive Q&A session will follow the formal presentations.
3Q Mobility Supplier Forum
July 30 | 1:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) has partnered with Prospect Silicon Valley to host a virtual “Mobility Supplier Forum” on July 30, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET. This automotive forum typically meets quarterly in California’s “Silicon Valley” area and is intended to help automotive suppliers advance their business interests in connected and transformative technologies. Each meeting features insights from leading industry experts on issues of common concern for automotive suppliers. Brian Burkhard, global technology leader - advanced mobility systems, Jacobs, will share insight on advanced mobility projects including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Smart Cities Solutions, and Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV). Jay Rogers, co-founder and CEO, Local Motors, will share his perspective on autonomous and automated vehicles and advanced manufacturing technologies. This meeting will also feature new technology “Startup Pitches.” Satyajit Patwardhan, CEO, ConnectMyEv Inc., will share information on ConnectMyEv’s conductive hands-free charging technology for EV and PHEVs. Timothy Menard, founder and CEO, LYT, will showcase technology that manages vehicle and infrastructure information exchange to perform real-time optimizations of traffic lights, reducing system travel times and without installing hardware into the current infrastructure.
