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Automotive Raw Materials Summit September 3 | 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Join OESA for the OESA 2020 Automotive Raw Materials Summit on Sept. 3, 2020. This virtual session will provide attendees with an important economic framework and a detailed materials market outlook. Attendees will gain insights on price drivers as well as tariff and market impacts on a comprehensive range of raw materials. Industry experts will share detailed analyses on materials from the energy and petrochemical sector, as well as base metals, precious metals, rare earths and electronic metals. This annual commodities summit begins with a discussion on economic drivers and risk mitigation strategies in a COVID era, from subject matter expert, Joern Buss, partner, MMC Global Automotive & Manufacturing Industries, Oliver Wyman. Buss will highlight dynamics impacting the current supply chain environment, including how tariff and trade volatility will impact the landscape for automotive suppliers. Fortify your strategic purchasing initiatives with global expertise featuring Brayton Tom, senior risk manager, StoneX Financial Inc. – FCM Division. Tom will review prospects for an extensive roster of key raw materials including crude oil, natural gas and naphtha as well as sector dynamics and strategic considerations on the outlook including polypropylene and polyethylene. Gain detailed insights on metals markets from Rhona O’Connell, head of market analysis, EMEA & Asia, StoneX Financial Ltd. O’Connell will review a broad range of automotive metals raw materials and delve into deeper analysis of the precious metals arena, and provide a review of legislative actions impacting automakers and the supply base. Learn how shifting consumer preferences and a surge in battery electric vehicle initiatives are driving supplier strategies. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters. Supporting Sponsor:
OESA members and industry guests may register for all OESA events at www.oesa.org. For registration assistance, contact OESA at 248.952.6401 or info@oesa.org. OESA News - 2020 Third Quarter
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