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OESA Events
May 7 | 9:00 - 11:15 a.m.
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In response to recent changes in Ford and Toyota's purchasing terms and conditions, OESA will host the virtual webinar, “OESA 2021 Terms and Conditions Revisions: Ford and Toyota." The free virtual event will be presented by the Butzel Long Global Automotive Practice on May 7, 2021. This is a special members-only advanced update of the annual OEM Terms and Conditions Update due to take place on September 15th .
Jennifer Dukarski, Cynthia Haffey, and Sheldon Klein, shareholders, Butzel Long, will share their analysis of the changes in the new terms and conditions (Ts & Cs) issued by Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. They will also participate in an interactive question-and-answer session following each OEM Ts & Cs analysis.
The webinar is open to OESA, AASA, HDMA, and MERA members only.
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OESA/SAA 2021 Purchasing Summit
May 25 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
OESA and the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA), in cooperation with Plante Moran, will host the virtual “OESA / SAA 2021 12th Annual Purchasing Summit” on May 25, 2021. The event will feature a summary of the latest Plante Moran North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study and comments from leading OEM purchasing executives.
Attendees will gain a better understanding of:
• Which OEMs are improving relations with suppliers and which are falling behind
• How OEMs are improving relations; what programs and policies are they embarking on
• How OEM cost-cutting programs affect supplier relations • How electrification and autonomous vehicle programs are impacting traditional suppliers
• What strategies suppliers should consider when working with OEM purchasing teams
• How supplier relations directly impact the bottom line – for both OEMs and suppliers
Following the panel, a virtual networking session will take place with representatives from each OEM. An extended Q&A will follow OEM executives’ remarks.
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May 26 | 8:30 - 11 a.m.
China remains the largest and one of the most important automotive markets in the world. Light vehicle sales and production in China surged over the past three decades. Policies and trade tensions derailed this growth streak prior to the coronavirus pandemic and recent global supply chain constraints. Despite this volatility, the long-term growth trajectory for China remains robust, coinciding with a resolute policy objective to lead the global industry in the battery electric vehicle realm.
Industry executives interested in the latest trends on the China market and those working with Chinese firms across supply chains are invited to attend OESA 2021 China Market & Shanghai Auto Show Debrief: Charging Ahead on May 26, 2021. This virtual debrief will offer deep insights into the rebounding China vehicle market with engaging discussions on the economy and consumer trends, automotive sales, production and product strategies, legal safeguards, and key trends in the global EV market.
Sue Yingzi Su, senior economist, China & North America, General Motors, will share insights on shifting consumer dynamics amid a resurgent Chinese economy. China industry expert Yale Zhang, managing director, Automotive Foresight, (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., will share current sales and production dynamics as well as key takeaways from the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. Dan Rustmann, partner, and Bill Yang, associate, Butzel Long, will highlight legal safeguards key to navigating market complexities when working with Chinese partners in China, North America and beyond. In addition, a leading supplier executive will share experiences of managing dynamic growth and the rapid pace of changing technology in China.
Attendees can expect to gain an understanding of:
• Economic drivers fueling the recovery and future outlook in China
• Policy factors impacting product strategies and investment decisions
• China’s auto sales and production trends, as well as competitive dynamics in the EV market
• Product and technology takeaways from 2021 Shanghai Auto Show reveals
• Key legal considerations to managing global supply chains, intellectual property, and partnerships
• Organizational resilience by managing growth and rapidly changing technology needs
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Aucto
1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 Buffalo, New York 14221 www.aucto.com/
Member Representative: Clayton Arnold, Buyer Marketing Manager Alternate Representative: Arjen Marrleveld, Chief Operating Officer
Kim & Associates Co., Inc.
5030 Silverwood Court West Bloomfield, MI 48322 www.kimnassociates.com
Member Representative: Kevin Lee, Director, Business Development
Recaro Automotive N.A.
24801 Capital Blvd Clinton Twp., MI 48036 www.recaro-automotive.com/us/
Member Representative: Nicole McElroy, Director of N.A. Sales & Global Marketing Alternate Representative: Emil Kreycik, President and COO
Varnum Law
333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 1700 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 www.varnumlaw.com
Member Representative: Joseph Caffrey, Chief Marketing Officer
Daicel Safety Systems Americas, Inc
3431 N. Reseda Circle Mesa, Az 85215 www.daicel.com/en/
Member Representative: Chad Ritz, Vice President, NA Sales Alternate Representative: Patrick Adamczyk, Manager, Daicel Technical Center, Americas
KUNHWA USA Corporation
850 Stephenson Hwy Suite 400 Troy, MI 48083 www.kunhwa.co.kr
Member Representative: Kyeongsu Seo, General Manager, Representative Alternate Representative: Jon Harst, Sales Director
Schwartz Machine Co
4441 East Eight Mile Rd Warren, MI 48091 www.schwartzmachine.com
Member Representative: Cheryl Zeglin, CEO Alternate Representative: Kim Ziomek, Director of Business Development
For membership information, contact:
Steve Horaney Vice President, Membership and Sales 248.430.5969 shoraney@oesa.org
Erin Schrieber Manager, Membership Recruitment and Development 248.430.5970 eschrieber@oesa.org
Adam Slaman Manager, Sponsorship Sales and Membership Development 248.430.5958 aslaman@oesa.org
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