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OESA App: The Latest in Events and Councils
Stay up-to-date on the latest OESA events, council meetings and industry information with the OESA mobile app.
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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:
Honda Town Hall
September 9 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
OESA members are invited to attend the 10th Annual OESA Members-Only Honda Town Hall Meeting on Sept. 9, 2020. The virtual event will feature Mark Willoughby, vice president & general manager, purchasing, Honda of America Mfg., Inc. He will provide a Honda overview and share information on Honda’s relaunch activity & supply base support needs, as well as a sales update.
In addition, Mike Lapham, department manager, North American automotive purchasing, will share a purchasing activity update, and Adam Kucia, department manager, supplier quality & delivery, will share an update on Honda’s workforce stability initiatives. Both will then join Willoughby in a Q&A session.
Following the formal program, Honda commodity managers will be available for one-on-one virtual networking with attendees for the following commodities:
Raw Materials Machining Stamping Plastics/Interior Electrical Powertrain Components Chassis
Executive Sponsors:
Indirect Sustainability Diversity
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Diversity and Inclusion Forum
September 10 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon
OESA is committed to leading the effort to help members promote and enhance diversity, equality and inclusion in the automotive supplier community. OESA is pleased to launch the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Forum for all OESA members. The inaugural meeting will be held September 10, 2020, starting at 10 a.m. ET via Zoom. The D&I Forum will help members develop and promote best practices through events, quarterly meetings and community outreach efforts that foster greater understanding and action within their organizations.
Every member is encouraged to send at least one representative from their organization to attend the first meeting to discuss the goals and structure of the quarterly forum, as well as hear from Cheryl Thompson, CEO and founder, CADIA, on “The Importance of Diversity & Inclusion in Automotive.” A Q&A session and roundtable discussion will follow her presentation to better understand the needs of OESA members moving forward.
2020 Terms and Conditions Update
September 16, 23, 30 | 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
OESA, in partnership with Butzel Long, will host the OESA 2020 OEM Terms and Conditions Update event over the course of three virtual sessions from 8 -10 a.m. ET September 16, 23 & 30, 2020. The sessions will provide attendees with updates on OEM terms and conditions and related insights to consider when working with contracts.
Butzel Long attorneys will discuss the following topics over the three sessions:
September 16: Segment 1
• OEM Terms and Conditions and Legal Update (Cynthia Haffey, Shareholder, Butzel Long) • Non-Standard Supply Arrangements – Dual Sourcing/Directed Supplier (Sheldon Klein,
Shareholder, Butzel Long) • Is it Time to Refresh Your Terms and Conditions? (Jennifer Dukarski, Shareholder, Butzel
Long)
September 23: Segment 2
• It’s All About Leverage: Navigating OEM IP Terms and Conditions (Aaron Kamlay, Shareholder, and Jay Lecher, Patent Attorney, Butzel Long) • Eliminating Subjectivity: Clear Statement of Requirements (Mitch Zajac, Patent Attorney, Butzel
Long) • The Increasing Importance of Joint Development Agreements (David DeVine, Shareholder,
Butzel Long)
September 30: Segment 3
• Practicalities of Choice of Law, Jurisdiction, Service of Process and Dispute Resolution in T&Cs (James Bruno, Shareholder, Butzel Long) • The COVID Effect: Addressing Recent Customer Activity and Contract Claims (Don Orlandoni,
Shareholder, Butzel Long) • Contractual and Related Strategies for Dealing with Troubled Suppliers (Max Newman,
Shareholder, Butzel Long)
The updated OEM terms and conditions are included in the 2020 edition of the “OESA OEM North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis,” publication which will be available for purchase at a discount prior to Sept. 30, 2020, with event registration.
The publication compares the terms and conditions of BMW, FCA, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Rivian, Tesla, Toyota, and Volvo. It also includea the updated 2020 Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC — Production Terms and Conditions of Purchase (Effective January 7, 2020), as well as the 2018 Honda North America Purchase Order Terms and Conditions (rev. 10/22/ 2018) and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. — Master Terms Direct Purchasing (January 2018). Please Note: There are no refunds on the publication after it has been delivered.
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FCA will host its 21st Annual Supplier Diversity MatchMaker Event on September 17, 2020, beginning at 9 a.m. ET, powered by OESA’s virtual meeting platform.
The event will provide diverse supplier businesses access to FCA Tier 1 suppliers as well as an opportunity to network with FCA buyers. This event will also provide educational seminars to support business growth and provide access to several Michigan-based diversity councils and chambers of commerce to cultivate networking and business development.
Suppliers have the opportunity to host exhibit space with other supplier attendees visiting them to network, and share capabilities for a potential business opportunity match. Each exhibitor will be able to build out their own virtual booth. Each virtual booth can have a maximum of three representatives and includes:
Supplier leadership contact information Description of their company, products and/or services Downloadable product information or presentations Proof of minority certification Exhibitors must designate if they are a “Direct or Indirect” supplier as well as identify their business as (where relevant): ◦ MBE - Minority Business Enterprise ◦ WBE - Women's Business Enterprise ◦ VBE - Veteran Business Enterprise ◦ SDV - Service Disabled Veterans ◦ DOBE - Disability Owned Business Enterprise ◦ LGBTBE - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Business Enterprise ◦ SBU - Small Business Unit ◦ HUB - Historically Underutilized Business ◦ HFS – FCA High Focus Supplier ◦ CGI - Collaborative Growth Initiative Supplier ◦ DCC - Diversity Council/Chamber of Commerce
Exhibitors: There is no cost for current OESA supplier members to have a virtual exhibit space. The cost for the virtual exhibit space is $500 for non-OESA members. Non-OESA members can waive the exhibit fee by joining OESA and paying 2021 membership dues with membership going through December 31, 2021. For information about OESA membership, contact Erin Schrieber at 586.524.0436 or eschrieber@oesa.mema.org. The deadline to register for a virtual exhibit space is September 4, 2020.
Non-Exhibiting Attendees: All attendees will have the opportunity to visit exhibitors in a virtual tradeshow environment with the ability to have private video connections for 1:1 networking with suppliers and FCA buyers. The event will also feature on-demand presentations including: FCA, National Business League, OESA and others. OESA members and industry guests can register at a cost of $50 per person on or before September 10, 2020 and $75 per person after.
Master Class Workshop: Thinking Analytically
September 18 | 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
OESA invites members to attend the "OESA 2020 Master Class Workshop: Thinking Analytically” on September 18, 2020, via Zoom. The Master Class Workshops offer customer-facing supplier professionals an in-depth exploration of relevant professional development topics in a hands-on setting. This series is designed to help all functional roles develop better customer engagement skills.
The September 18 workshop will focus on the topic of “Thinking Analytically,” and include insight from Mark Wakefield, global automotive & industrial practice co-lead, AlixPartners LLP, who will “set the stage” on the importance of analytical thinking.
Key Takeaways: • Identifying approaches for thinking analytically. • Learn how to take data, add knowledge, and leverage the actionable results. • Attendees will identify where they are data rich and action poor. • Attendees will also learn how to effectively apply this thinking to multiple areas of their professional and personal life.
Operations and Plant Manager Forum September 22 and November 5 | 12:30 - 2:00 p..m.
OESA invites Tier 1, 2 and 3 supplier member operations and plant managers to attend the OESA 2020 Operations & Plant Manager Forum on September 22 and November 5, 2020. Attendees will hear from industry experts and address issues of common concern affecting the manufacturing environment.
The Sept. 22, 2020, meeting will feature Joe Zaciek, manager, research & industry analysis, OESA, who will share insight and analysis from the 3Q 2020 OESA Supplier Barometer TM and highlight key industry trends. Michael M. Kamsickas, managing director – advisory, Doug Olander, managing director advisory, KPMG LLP, and Keith Updike, managing director, KPMG US, will share how changing expectations, behaviors & disciplines on the plant floor can help with productivity.
At the Nov. 5, 2020, meeting, Zaciek, will share the latest OESA economic and industry outlook and an update on industry trends. Shawn Carswell, president, KTR2 Global, will discuss “Practical 4.0 for the Plant Manager” including best practices to improve tooling and inventory visibility that have resulted in improved productivity and a quicker response to resolve manufacturing issues.
Based on participation and interest in this forum, OESA will plan to host six meetings per year, approximately every other month. OESA will not limit the number of representatives per member company to participate. The most senior operations manager from every member’s manufacturing location is invited to attend.
September 29 | 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
OESA invites supplier industry executives, analysts, and strategy professionals to gain insights at the virtual OESA Strategic Insights Executive Briefing Series: Recharging New Growth Opportunities on September 29, 2020 at 8:30 ET. Attendees will gain intelligence from leading industry experts in powertrain forecasting, state of the art automotive vehicle benchmarking, market trends and adoption rates, and category leading product applications within top vehicle sectors.
The OESA 2020 Strategic Insights - Executive Briefing Series offers fresh perspectives to contend with the dramatic pace of industry change, technology advancement and production sourcing dynamics.
Leading LMC Automotive analysts Al Bedwell, director, global powertrain, and Kevin Riddell, senior manager, Americas powertrain forecasting, will detail powertrain trends and forecasts. They will provide global context and an assessment of North America with a focus on the pace of recovery and a review of electrification strategies.
Global industry experts in product benchmarking Jack Dolan, executive vice president, and Chris Gibson, engineering manager, A2Mac1, will discuss their Top 2020 Benchmarking Breakthroughs including best practices by product type and vehicle system, and preview a curated roster of the latest available vehicles in Pickup, SUV & BEV categories. They will also discuss their Virtual Collaborative Workshop; CLICK HERE for a preview.
Attendees will gain a richer understanding of planning priorities to set stronger resource allocation strategies and better position their organizations for future success.
