Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference
Schedule
Day One - Tuesday, October 11, 2022
All times are eastern.
Sponsor/exhibitor set up
Registration and Exhibits Open
Welcoming Remarks

Presentation


Trevor Pawl
Chief Mobility Officer
State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification
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The Current and Future State of Mobility
Trevor will discuss the current and future state of the mobility industry, including the emergence of four mobility megatrends—autonomous, connected, shared services and vehicle electrification—that led to the creation of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME). The session will highlight the state of Michigan’s role in creating an ecosystem that fuels mobility innovation, as well as include key insights into the Office’s objectives, recent initiatives and successful state-led mobility efforts through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Michigan Department of Transportation and others.Lunch and Exhibits Open
Economic Outlook


Steve Wybo
Senior Managing Director and Automotive Practice Group Leader
Riveron
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One Year Later, the New Normal in Automotive After COVID Changed the Industry
Steve will discuss what’s been affecting the ability of automotive parts suppliers to thrive day to day: the shortage of skilled labor, rising material prices and pricing pressure from OEMs. How can suppliers cope? “The commodity market is tough to control,” he says, “but one suggestion is to hedge—do you have a proper hedging strategy, either through your lender or, better yet, through your customer?” On the labor front, Steve sees some suppliers having success by getting very creative with how they incentivize their employees. Here, he will discuss how some companies are becoming creative with their incentive plans, offering “equity-like” incentives, profit sharing, etc.Presentation


Steve Wybo
Senior Managing Director and Automotive Practice Group Leader
Riveron
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One Year Later, the New Normal in Automotive After COVID Changed the Industry
Steve will discuss what’s been affecting the ability of automotive parts suppliers to thrive day to day: the shortage of skilled labor, rising material prices and pricing pressure from OEMs. How can suppliers cope? “The commodity market is tough to control,” he says, “but one suggestion is to hedge—do you have a proper hedging strategy, either through your lender or, better yet, through your customer?” On the labor front, Steve sees some suppliers having success by getting very creative with how they incentivize their employees. Here, he will discuss how some companies are becoming creative with their incentive plans, offering “equity-like” incentives, profit sharing, etc.Networking Break
Roundtable Discussion
Moderated by:


Steve Horaney
Vice PresidentMembership and Sales, OESA
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Roundtable –
The Evolving Automotive Supply Chain—A Roundtable Discussion
In this era of electrification, hybrid designs, and development of connected and autonomous vehicles, combined with trade-policy uncertainty, learn how OEMs and Tier suppliers can continue to work hand-in-hand, partnering to ensure continuous improvement in production efficiency.
Presentation


Steve Wybo
Senior Managing Director and Automotive Practice Group Leader
Riveron
View Biography
One Year Later, the New Normal in Automotive After COVID Changed the Industry
Steve will discuss what’s been affecting the ability of automotive parts suppliers to thrive day to day: the shortage of skilled labor, rising material prices and pricing pressure from OEMs. How can suppliers cope? “The commodity market is tough to control,” he says, “but one suggestion is to hedge—do you have a proper hedging strategy, either through your lender or, better yet, through your customer?” On the labor front, Steve sees some suppliers having success by getting very creative with how they incentivize their employees. Here, he will discuss how some companies are becoming creative with their incentive plans, offering “equity-like” incentives, profit sharing, etc.Cocktail Reception
Ends at 5:30 p.m.
Optional Dinner—Automotive Hall of Fame
$100 per person and includes:- Admission to museum
- Dinner
- Drink tickets (3)
Day Two - Wednesday, October 12, 2022
All times are eastern.
Breakfast
Presentation


Steve Wybo
Senior Managing Director and Automotive Practice Group Leader
Riveron
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One Year Later, the New Normal in Automotive After COVID Changed the Industry
Steve will discuss what’s been affecting the ability of automotive parts suppliers to thrive day to day: the shortage of skilled labor, rising material prices and pricing pressure from OEMs. How can suppliers cope? “The commodity market is tough to control,” he says, “but one suggestion is to hedge—do you have a proper hedging strategy, either through your lender or, better yet, through your customer?” On the labor front, Steve sees some suppliers having success by getting very creative with how they incentivize their employees. Here, he will discuss how some companies are becoming creative with their incentive plans, offering “equity-like” incentives, profit sharing, etc.Closing Remarks/Adjourn