On Your Behalf

On Your

Behalf

My team and I recently reflected on the many changes our industry has been through over the past 24 months. We endured a pandemic that idled automotive production in North America and shifted production to support PPE needs. We learned to work differently – both remotely and virtually. This period also brought on many supply chain issues, including a debilitating semiconductor shortage and labor and other material shortages. Many of these issues remain.

During these uncertain times, OESA worked to keep the supplier community abreast of the impact of industry disruptions and to help suppliers navigate these difficult times. It is from this reflection that I take this opportunity to highlight the many benefits of an OESA membership.

Advocacy

The impact Washington, D.C. has had on our industry has never been greater. Members rely on our MEMA team advocacy to keep them informed and provide an avenue for their voice to be heard. MEMA has significant influence and is your Washington, D.C. office.

OEM Town Hall Meetings

OESA’s OEM town hall meetings provide exclusive opportunities for members to hear from and meet directly with the automotive vehicle manufacturers’ purchasing and engineering leaders. The industry connections at these events can make the value of membership priceless.

OESA Topic-Focused Events

This past year, OESA hosted more than 50 industry events. Topics included Understanding the Semiconductor Shortage, Legal Trends, Vendor Tooling, OEM Terms & Conditions and our annual Automotive Supplier Conference. OESA events continue to provide suppliers with actionable insights to better understand and address the challenges we face as an industry.

OESA Peer Group Councils

OESA offers 16 peer group councils that serve the various leadership areas of the member organizations. Council members meet quarterly and have unique opportunities to address common issues and share best practices.

Thought Leadership and Market Research

OESA regularly publishes market updates and thought leadership on the evolving automotive landscape. We publish a quarterly economic update, a quarterly Supplier Barometer Index™ survey, an annual DEI survey, as well as Industry Insight podcasts. Additionally, we work with individual members to support their specific research needs.

It is my hope that as members, you take full advantage of all OESA has to offer. If you are not a member, I encourage you to join and experience the many benefits and extraordinary network OESA provides.

As always, please feel free to contact me at 248.430.5963 or jfream@oesa.org.

Julie A. Fream President and CEO OESA