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Data Security and Shop Floor Integration/IIoT

August 6 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

OESA members and industry guests are invited to join OESA and Baker Tilly on August 6, 2020, for the webinar, “Data Security and Shop Floor Integration/IIoT.” Due to the rapid adoption of cloud storage, affordable sensors and software as a service, organizations are finding new value in integrating the shop floor with enterprise system technology. 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), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, and automation – then scale those technologies across the organization. Yet relying more on complex technology comes with risk if not managed properly. Clearly understanding how data is accessed and moved across an organization is critical to security. During this hour-long webinar Peter Pearce, principal, and Brian Nichols, director - risk, internal audit and cybersecurity, Baker Tilly, will share I4.0 enterprise security examples and lessons learned, as well as how to:

Assess your organization’s I4.0 security capability and competitiveness

Improve your understanding of how to layer security into applications and integrations There will also be an opportunity for webinar participants to ask questions. Manufacturing CIOs, analysts, application support teams, security, risk and audit professionals will benefit from participating in this webinar.

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FCA North America Town Hall

August 12 | 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.

OESA will host the 14th Annual FCA North America Town Hall meeting for OESA members and FCA suppliers on Aug. 12, 2020, beginning at 9 am ET in a virtual format. This is an opportunity for current and prospective FCA suppliers to hear directly from key FCA decision makers, as well as engage in private business conversations with commodity buyers.

Carl Smiley, chief purchasing & supply chain officer, FCA, will share a FCA company overview, Martin Horneck, head of purchasing and supply chain management, FCA - North America, will share a North American purchasing and supply chain update, and Amy McLain, head of supplier relations and risk management, FCA, will share an update on FCA’s supplier relations.

Following the formal presentations, Smiley, Horneck and McLain will participate in an interactive Q&A session. Additional FCA commodity directors and managers will be available for one-on-one virtual networking from 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ET.

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Leveraging Capital and Collaboration to Accelerate Innovation

August 26 | 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

The pandemic has taken a toll on the economy and auto industry, driving suppliers to do more with less. Innovation is the fuel to delight customers, outpace competitors and drive out-sized returns on investments – all the more vital in a challenging market environment. Suppliers must assess and prioritize investments in the context of new market realities, while taking calculated risks.

To help suppliers learn how firms are reinventing processes to deploy new approaches and leverage strengths, OESA invites members and industry guests to attend a virtual briefing, Leveraging Capital and Collaboration to Accelerate Innovation on August 26, 2020.

Leading industry analyst, Itay Michaeli, director, U.S. autos & auto parts, Citi Research, will kick-off the discussion with a detailed sector analysis. He will share the Wall Street perspective on supplier innovators funding advanced technologies to position for growth through the industry recovery.

Steve Wybo, senior managing director, Conway MacKenzie, will discuss the impact of growing market pressures across the global automotive sector, highlighting a new M&A paradigm to allocate capital and realize diversified investment strategies.

Jeff Stefan, automotive & emerging technology counsel, Varnum Law LLP, will give a debrief on the U.S. regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles, highlighting dueling federal and state roles. He will also detail changes needed to accelerate the technology and guide suppliers through an open innovation ecosystem.

Supplier executives, Don Maahs, global vice president, sales & marketing, Magna / Cosma, David Brink, president and COO, IEE Sensing, and Jason Furr, executive director, sales, Roush, will share how suppliers are deploying new technologies and dynamic approaches to speed decision making, add value and fuel success.

Vic Peltola, global purchasing strategy, Ford Motor Company, will share his unique perspective and lessons learned through global efforts to foster innovation and speed technology adoption.

Q&A panels will follow each formal presentation session.

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