Automotive Insiders

What are the goals and objectives on sustainability and where are the challenges. On this Earth Day, we take a closer look from the MEMA perspective and the supplier view with guests Bryan Russell, Senior Director of the MEMA Center for Sustainability, and  Heather Pishalski, Executive Director of Sustainability at American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM)

What are the trade tools being used in the tariff decisions and what is the planning that needs to occur in order to lower costs and reduce risk? Mark Ludwig, national leader of RSM’s trade and tariff advisory services, joins Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein to discuss best practices on tariffs and answers key questions.

Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein talks with Katie Crysler, associate attorney at Warner Norcross and Judd, about the implications of product liability and how it is an increasing concern for suppliers. How can suppliers mitigate the risk of product liability claims and reduce their level of liability exposure?

Automotive Insiders launches a new program called “Spotlight Series” where host Jason Stein sits down with a MEMA Board Member to discuss the topics of the day. Collin Shaw, President of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers, and Jennifer Slater, President and CEO of STRATTEC, are our guests to talk traffic, trade policies and global economic shifts.

Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein talks with Nick Schaefer of Automated Logistics Systems about the implications of tariffs on the logistics side of the industry. What are logistics companies seeing in response to tariffs?  What are the best tactics and strategies for companies managing logistics, specifically to tackle supply chain issues? We explore it all.

As the industry marches closer to a tariff deadline, Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein talks to Michael Robinet is Vice President of Forecast Strategy at S&P Global Mobility. They talk about the April 2 deadline, USMCA renegotiation and the chances for EV adoption in a changing world.

Suppliers which are looking for a pathway on sustainability have much to consider, including environmental, social and governance issues. In this episode, Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein talks to Mitch Zajac, shareholder at Butzel, about compliance programs, customer terms and best practices.

The threat of cybersecurity touches every area of the supply base. How to combat it in a world of dangerous activity? Just ahead of a MEMA event on Feb. 19, Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein talks to Gene Price and Matt Schantz, partners at Frost Brown Todd, about protecting your business against the threat.

On the eve of possible tariffs, Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein talks to Alejandro Gomez and Vanessa Miller, partners at Foley & Lardner LLP, about the impact of trade policies and what suppliers can do strategically to protect themselves.

We kick off the year in a prelude to CES by talking to Sonatus Chief Marketing Officer Dr. John Heinlein about the future of the software-defined vehicle. What’s the future and where are the opportunities?

From the MEMA Annual Conference, host Jason Stein interviews Rajaey Kased President, Control Devices Division at Stoneridge, to talk about China, tariffs and propulsion systems.

In the second part of our interview at the MEMA Annual Conference, SAP’s Bill Newman and Rich Wilkins talk with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein about the evolution of artificial intelligence in the industry.

In an interview at the MEMA Annual Conference, SAP’s Bill Newman and Rich Wilkins talk with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein about the state of the industry in the aftermath of the November elections.

Immigration, employment, and labor are front and center in so many discussions today and the options for suppliers can be a bit complex. Sarah Bileti, senior counsel at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, shares her experience and best advice with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein.

Host Jason Stein sits down with Joe LaRussa, owner of Supremo Consulting and the expert in residence at the Industry 4.0 Accelerator. Joe breaks down all of the issues related to the Industry 4.0 Accelerator and how to help shortcut the difficult process of categorizing, comparing, and contrasting all the available solutions.

Ahead of the MEMA Annual Conference, host Jason Stein interviews Pat D’Eramo, CEO of Martinrea International, to discuss trade, policy, tariffs and the implications of the next USMCA.

Innovation in battery technology is driving a reduction in emissions, improving efficiency, and advancing the transition to electric vehicles, helping automakers meet stringent regulatory requirements and consumer demands for greener options. What’s next in the space? Zeeshan Qadri of Litens sits down with Automotive Insiders host Jason Stein to talk about what’s coming.

The EPA’s Clean Trucks Plan comes into play in January 2027 and there are significant implications for suppliers. Diego Depetris of Bain & Company is a guest on Automotive Insiders where he outlines the implications for all sides of the industry with host Jason Stein.

Where are the opportunities to find cost optimization in the IT space? In this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein interviews RSM’s David Brassor who outlines the benefits of application rationalization so that a firm can win on cost but preserve its ability to perform at its highest level.

In this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein talks to Laurie Hoose of Plante Moran, about the role of ESG in planning and preparing for changing regulations. We talk Scope 3 emissions, increasing disclosure requests and product carbon footprints.

To participate in M&A or not? Dan Bonucchi, Partner at Warner Norcross + Judd and co-chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group, talks with host Jason Stein about the current climate, the unknowns and the questions to consider.  

Collin Shaw, President of MEMA’s Original Equipment Suppliers group, sits down with host Jason Stein to discuss the latest findings in the supper barometer.

In this two-part discussion of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein talks about the concept of material breach as well as navigating stalemates. Two experts – Jim Bruno and David DeVine of Butzel, outline the various pathways behind both scenarios.

The automotive ecosystem is expanding rapidly around software-defined vehicles. But what’s the route to achieve scale? And where is progress really being made? On this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein interviews Andreas Heim, Vice President of Design, Process and Technology Engineering for the Automotive Business Group at Flex.

On this week’s episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein interviews Anthony Murphy of Plex by Rockwell Automation to discuss major trends in manufacturing positions, including hiring, retention and finding the right kind of skilled workers for the future.