OESA News 2018 4Q Edition 1

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2018 Fourth Quarter │ Edition 1

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The Suppliers' Voice Annual Conference Agenda Highlights Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis Supplier Pulse

10 OESA Events 12 Guest Column: Marsh & McLennan Agency

14 Council Feature

This edition is sponsored by:

15 Guest Column: Clark Hill 16 New Members 19 Calendar of Events

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Voice

The Suppliers’

Julie A. Fream

President and CEO

USMCA: A New, Modernized Trade Agreement

Stay up-to-date on trade policy issues:

After months of negotiating, the United States, Canada and Mexico reached a deal on a “new, modernized trade agreement.” The United States-Mexico• Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace the 1994 NAFTA. The new agreement was reached on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Officials from the U.S., • Canada and Mexico are scheduled to sign the agreement in November; it will then be sent to Congress for approval.

USMCA is promising for the automotive industry as it provides stronger intellectual property provisions and tighter rules of origin for automotive production.

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Visit www.mema.org/trade Have a company representative on the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) Join the bi-weekly call on trade policies; Contact April Buford at abuford@oesa.org for details

The new agreement does not resolve U.S. tariffs on Canada or Mexico's steel and aluminum exports.

During the month of October, the MEMA team in Washington, D.C., will carefully review the new agreement to gauge how its provisions and rules will affect motor vehicle parts manufacturing, the largest sector of manufacturing jobs in the United States.

For more information, contact Ann Wilson, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, MEMA; visit the MEMA website at www.mema.org/trade or click the links below: •

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Text

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UNITED STATES–MEXICO TRADE FACT SHEET Rebalancing Trade to Support Manufacturing

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September 30 - Joint Statement from United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland

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August 31 - President Trump's notification to Congress of intent to enter into a trade agreement with Mexico - and Canada if it is willing

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August 31 - USTR Statement on Trade Negotiations with Mexico and Canada

We will continue to share relavant industry information is as it becomes available.

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Agenda Highlights: Surviving a Trade War: Proven Strategies Against Tariff Imacts as North America Re-Shapes Global Trade Relations Jeff Jorge, Principal, Firm Leader - International Services, Baker Tilly

Leadership in Uncertain Times

Mary Buchzeiger, CEO, Lucerne International Inc. Daniel Sandberg, President and CEO, Brembo North America, Inc. Ray Scott, President and CEO, Lear Corporation Moderator: Julie A. Fream, President and CEO, OESA

Innovation: The Impact of New Technology

Neil Boehm, CTO, Gentex Corporation Dr. Philip Koopman, Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University and Edge Case Research Jada M. Smith, Vice President, Advanced Engineering & External Relations, Aptiv Moderator: John McElroy, Host, Autoline

Talent Management: Be Honest. Is Your "C-Suite" Really Committed?

Deborah Kullman, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing - Vehicle Group, Eaton Mike Mansuetti, President, Robert Bosch LLC Moderators: Russell Hensley, Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc. and Hans-Werner Kaas, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc.

Navigating Peaks and Valleys: The Industry Outlook Panel

Ryan Brinkman, Lead Automotive Equity Research Analyst, J.P. Morgan Emily Kolinski Morris, Chief Economist, Ford Motor Company Michael Robinet, Managing Director, IHS Markit Moderator: Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy and Research, OESA

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Agenda Highlights cont.

Transforming OEM/Supplier Relationships

Lisa Drake, Vice President, Global Powertrain and Purchasing, Ford Motor Company Steve Gawronski, Director, Vehicle Procurement, Rivian Automotive Tom Lake, Senior Vice President, North American Purchasing, Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Moderator: Dustin P. Walsh, Senior Reporter, Crain's Detroit Business

The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams Sam Walker, the Wall Street Journal’s Leadership Columnist and author of “The Captain Class”

Washington's Impact on the Industry

U.S. Senator Gary Peters Ann Wilson, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Motor & Equipment Suppliers Association (MEMA)

Volkswagen North America: Innovating for the Future

Hinrich J. Woebcken, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America; CEO, Volkswagen North American Region

Toyota Motor North America: Transforming in a Changing World

Shinichi Yasui, Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor North America Research and Development

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OESA PUBLICATION

Updated OEM Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis Now Available In collaboration with Butzel Long, OESA is pleased to present the 2018 edition of the “North American OEM Production P.O. Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis.” The publication identifies, outlines and analyzes the general contract terms and conditions issued by automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America for production parts purchased in North America. It is a ready-reference to understand the standard terms and conditions OEMs routinely incorporate into purchase orders, and to highlight those areas most critical to today’s industry environment. This is especially relevant as the pace of change – and the magnitude of challenges – continue to escalate.

Included in the analysis is: • • • • • • • • • • • •

BMW FCA Ford General Motors Honda Hyundai Kia Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Nissan Tesla Toyota Volkswagen

This publication is available via print and electronic versions.

Pricing is as follows: Print Version:

OESA* Member Price: $350.00

OESA Non-Member Price: $750.00 Electronic Version (OESA Members only) with company license agreement price: $900.00 SALES TAX: Add only for hard copy deliveries in MI, NC, and Washington DC:

MI = 6%

NC = 7%

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*Membership in OESA is based on company, not individual. To verify member status, contact OESA at 248.430.5957 or visit http://www.oesa.org.

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SUPPLIER PULSE

OESA Supplier Barometer Shows Growing Concern Over Tariffs and Trade Mike Jackson Executive Director, Strategy and Research 248.430.5954 │ mjackson@oesa.org

Despite a strong sales and production environment, a pessimistic supplier outlook prevails due to trade policy uncertainty across the automotive supply base in 3Q 2018. The OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer, a quarterly survey of executives at North American automotive suppliers on their 12-month outlook, posted a negative reading of 43 for the third quarter of 2018, seven points below a neutral level of 50.

"Policy uncertainty serves to constrain additional capacity investment and accelerate volatility through the supply chain, adding risk down the tiers."

Supplier Barometer Index (SBI): Even with strong economic fundamentals (i.e. low unemployment, high consumer confidence and robust vehicle sales), the SBI in 3Q 2018 reflects negative repercussions from the current administration’s current trade policy agenda. The latest OESA Supplier Barometer Index (SBI) reading dropped ten points from the 2Q 2018 result, in sharp contrast to the positive levels of 57 and 53 in the first and second quarters of 2018, respectively.

Concerns also remain over supply chain risks, commodity prices, the impact of Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs, as well as the fate of stalled NAFTA negotiations in the context of midterm congressional elections.

Each concern adds uncertainty to the planning environment, causing automakers and suppliers to reassess, revise and potentially postpone incremental investments until greater clarity can be determined.

Supplier executive responses reflect a universal increase in pessimism over prior quarter survey results. Some 38% of responses from smaller, more regionally-focused suppliers, reflect increasing pessimism, twice the rate compared to the prior quarter. Even more dramatic, 75% of executive responses from larger suppliers, with revenue between $500M and $1 billion, show a sharp increase in pessimism, up from 38% in 2Q 2018.

The themes of Globalization and Supply Chain fueled responses for the third quarter 2018 Supplier Barometer survey.

Globalization: Supplier export activities provide a meaningful contribution to overall market strength. Survey responses highlight a median of 10% of US supplier production exported in 2018. Median allocation of US exports by country rank Mexico the top destination (50%), followed by Canada (30%), while Europe and Asia 8 │ OESA News - 2018 Fourth Quarter

SUPPLIER PULSE each reflect an equal share (20%). Highlighting the nature of sophisticated supply chains, the median value of material costs for US output purchased outside the U.S. stands at 45%, up materially from a median response of 25% in 2017. The median values for highest material/component spend for US output by region include Asia (35%), Mexico (25%) and Middle East/Africa (23%). These points highlight the sophisticated nature of highly integrated supply chains that are vital for regional competitiveness and the "Now, more than ever, urgent need for clarity on NAFTA.

suppliers should seek

to use the increasing Supply Chain: Survey results show that 47% of respondents anticipate market turbulence to their North American supplier capacity to face rationalization pressures over advantage by looking the next year. Policy uncertainty serves to constrain additional capacity beyond the near-term to investment and accelerate volatility through the supply chain, adding risk down the tiers. In the context of supply risk, a concerning trend is emerging realize their strategy for as the number of financial watchlist suppliers has increased considerably. success."

Further supply concerns include persistent timing pressures due to late design changes or delayed part validation. Expect these factors to be compounded as steel shortages due to tariffs drive additional supplier changes and require additional late engineering and validation work.

Vehicle output remains robust, as OESA’s Affiliate Forecast Matrix reflects North American production of 17.3 million units in 2018.

The automotive industry is poised to achieve another milestone.

For the first time ever, North American vehicle production is forecast to surpass 17.0 million units for the fifth consecutive year.

Despite such a remarkable achievement, a wide range of market pressures including policy changes, cost, capacity, talent and supply chain--are turning leadership attention away from the crucial task of strategic planning. Now, more than ever, suppliers should seek to use the increasing market turbulence to their advantage by looking beyond the near-term to realize their strategy for success.

OESA’s Automotive Supplier Barometer survey results and the Sentiment Index chart are available on the OESA website at: https://www.oesa.org/resource/oesa-automotive-barometer-studies.

The OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer captures the pulse and analyzes the twelve-month business sentiments of top executives in the supplier industry. It is a quarterly snapshot of their concerns on commercial issues, the business environment and strategies that influence the supplier industry. This Barometer is distributed to vehicle manufacturers, financial institutions, governmental officials and the media to provide an on-going profile of the trends in the supplier industry.

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OESA EVENTS

Managing Compliance Risks in the Automotive Industry | Oct. 24 Join OESA and Warner Norcross + Judd for legal insight and best practices at Managing Compliance Risks in the Automotive Industry, on Oct. 24, 2018, at the MSU Management Education Center, Troy, Mich. As the industry faces new and quickly evolving standards, regulations and issues impacting trade, Warner Norcross + Judd attorneys will walk attendees through several areas of compliance and discuss legal best practices for suppliers.

The new EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) applies to U.S. businesses with operations in the EU, that market goods or services in the EU or that monitor behavior of individuals within the EU. Violators could face stiff penalties of up to the greater of €20 million or four percent of the company’s global annual revenues. Norbert Kugele, partner, Warner Norcross + Judd, will discuss best practices for vendors who handle personal information and the GDPR’s contracting and vendor management requirements.

The new and potential tariffs on steel, aluminum and Chinese goods are impacting suppliers in significant ways.

Homayune Ghaussi, partner, Warner Norcross + Judd, will discuss how suppliers impacted by these tariffs can use their contractual terms to determine responsibility for tariff payments as well as provide an overview of available exemptions.

Kurt Brauer, partner, and John Byl, partner, Warner Norcross + Judd, will discuss the implications of the Environmental Protection Agency and state regulatory agencies strengthening regulation of “emerging contaminants”, including PFAS and other compounds used in manufacturing. This has the potential to present widespread business risks for the automotive industry, with significant impacts on waste management practices, due diligence when expanding and the very real threat of enforcement actions and third-party lawsuits.

CAFE/GHG standards impact the product planning cycle for automakers and suppliers. Steve Kohl, partner, Warner Norcross + Judd, will discuss the uncertainties created by the proposed NHTSA and EPA modifications, anticipated litigation, possible outcomes and what may be a reasonable timeline for resolution.

Register in the events section of http://www.oesa.org. For additional registration and program information, contact OESA at 248.952.6401 or info@oesa.org.

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OESA and Harbour Results, Inc. 2018 Automotive Tooling Update | Oct. 25 The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI) will hold the 2018 Automotive Tooling Update on Oct. 25, 2018, at The Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. This meeting will provide attendees with automotive tooling market intelligence and insights critical for the health of the entire automotive industry.

OESA, vice president, membership and sales, Steve Horaney, will open the meeting with an update and insights from OESA’s Tooling Council – a peer group of tooling company executives that address issues of common concern among tool makers. Joining Horaney will be HRI experts including: Laurie Harbour, president and CEO, James Ricci, chief technology officer, Robert Kimmel, senior manager, and Scott Walton, chief operating officer. The HRI team will provide valuable information and in-depth analysis of current tooling practices while exploring tooling industry trends. Harbour will also offer an overview of current trends as well as a detailed forecast of the automotive tooling industry.

In addition, Mike Jackson, executive director, strategy and research, OESA, will provide a forward-looking industry forecast; Troy Nix, executive director, American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), will offer insights from his industry perspective; and, Ann Wilson, senior vice president, government affairs, Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), will share the latest information on tariffs and trade negotiations and potential impact on manufacturers.

The event also features an international panel of tool and die shop executives that will share insights on the industry across different regions including Asia and Europe. Panelists include: • Marc Weinmann, President and CEO, VEM Ltd • Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director, JBJ Technologies Limited • Christian Siebenwurst, President, Siebenwurst • Additional invites pending This meeting is geared toward Tier 1 suppliers, OEM purchasing, and sales, marketing and engineering professionals in the automotive mold and die industry. Thought leadership on the automotive tooling industry, hallmarks of a robust tooling process, best practices and lessons learned will be key takeaways.

Register in the events section of http://www.oesa.org. For additional registration and program information, contact OESA at 248.952.6401 or info@oesa.org.

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GUEST COLUMN

Ann Marie Olzewski Marsh & McLennan Agency https://www.marshmma.com

FBI statistics show that violent crime and property crime have declined nationally since the 1990s. This positive news, however, is tempered by the rapid growth of identity theft. According to a 2018 online survey by The Harris Poll, 60 million Americans have been the victims of identity theft, a number that increases every year.

If your identity is stolen, it can be time-consuming, frustrating and emotionally draining to rectify the situation.

Protecting your Social Security number and shredding your mail is no longer enough to avoid these insidious and savvy predators.

Unsurprisingly, most of us are concerned about preventing identity theft. While identity theft protection is available from several vendors, and can be easily purchased online, employers can simplify the process for employees by offering this coverage as part of their benefits package. Here are a few points to keep in mind, whether you are looking to offer identity theft protection for the first time, or want to ensure your existing plan provides robust support.

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What happens if an employee’s identity is actually stolen? Ignore all the other features for a moment, and focus on the single most important value driver. Exactly what assistance does the vendor provide if the worst occurs? Don’t assume an aggressive team of risk management specialists, private investigators and lawyers will fully manage the entire resolution process. The plan may merely offer a guide or packet of information, and leave it up to the employee to take all the necessary steps. Premium coverage, where the plan will handle most of the recovery work on the individual’s behalf, will be more costly, but can also offer the greatest peace of mind.

Similarly, does the plan insure the individual for personal expenses that result from identity theft? If so, at what amount? This would provide coverage for items like lost wages (assuming the employee must take time off work to restore his or her identity) and legal fees. Several plans currently offer $1 million in insurance with no deductible. A plan that covers less (for example, only $25,000) may be of little value, especially if individuals must handle the majority of the recovery process on their own.

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Know the scope of monitoring. An identity theft protection plan will obviously perform credit monitoring, but of how many agencies? There are three major credit reporting agencies, and there could be errors on one

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GUEST COLUMN report that do not appear on the others. It’s preferable to offer a plan that includes monitoring of all three credit reports, so employees will have full protection.

Does the plan cover children? If so, to what age? Young children are frequently the victims of identity theft, and it may take longer to discover the damage that has been done. This makes identity theft protection especially important for safeguarding their credit history. Any plan offered to employees should include protection for their spouses/partners and children, at least up until age 18.

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Do employees understand their role in using the benefit? Frequently, when employees elect a benefit plan, they expect the carrier to take care of everything. But identity theft protection requires the individual to be more proactive, in order to truly take advantage of the plan.

First, the individual must register at the vendor’s website and enter any requested information, such as Social Security, credit card, medical ID and passport numbers, so these can be monitored for fraud and theft. The monitoring aspect of the plan is degraded if the covered individuals’ personal data isn’t provided (which includes that of covered dependents).

Next, the individual must read and potentially act on any communication received from the vendor. For example, when an employee receives an email, indicating activity on his or her credit report, it may not necessarily signal identity theft. But that cannot be confirmed unless the employee follows up on the alert, to determine whether a breach has actually occurred.

Employers should not simply offer identity theft protection without explaining to employees what their responsibilities are if they elect the plan. It is critical that employees provide their personal information to the vendor in a timely manner, and they must remain vigilant in addressing any alerts received.

Identity theft is not going to go away. Individuals are looking for ways to minimize their risk of becoming a victim, and in a way that takes up little of their time and energy. By offering a high-quality identity protection plan, employers can show their responsiveness to a growing need, and their determination to provide a total benefits package that positively affects employees’ quality of life.

For more information, contact Ann Marie Olszewski at 248.822.6263 or aolszewski@mma-mi.com

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COUNCIL FEATURE

Last Chance to Nominate Leaders to YLC7 OESA is seeking nominations for the seventh Young Leadership Council (YLC7). It is open to all member companies and provides a forum to develop and retain future leaders. Participants come from all functional area including finance, sales, marketing, manufacturing, human resources, purchasing, logistics, communications or engineering.

During the 2-year program, council members gain insight from subject matter experts on leadership, personal development and industry topics and trends. Presented in a peer-to-peer environment, attendees share best practices and experiences.

Graduates leave the program better prepared for increased responsibility and equipped for the next step in their career with their member company.

“The access to industry leaders and speakers providing insight into leadership and critical issues was very eye opening and not available anywhere else.”

- YLC Alum

Executives can nominate candidates for the Council here: nomination form.

The first meeting is October 11, 2018, at the OESA Conference Center in Southfield, MI. Recent Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: Leadership From My Perspective Presenters: • Laurie Harbour, President and CEO, Harbour Results • Carrie Uhl, Vice President, Procurement, MAGNA International • Ken Hopkins, President and CEO, Neapco, Inc. YLC Member Tours • Autoliv Technology Center - Two Sled Simulation Labs, Deployment & Impact Airbags Lab, Seatbelt Durability Lab, and ATD Lab • Robert Bosch, LLC - Development & Exploration of Bosch's "Next Generation Workspace" • Google - Understanding Google's Workplace Dynamics Topics Relating to The Industry and Young Leaders • Creating a High Performing Team • Transitioning from Manager to Leader - A Panel Perspective • What, How and Why-Based Leadership in Today's VUCA (Volatility, Uncertinity, Complexity, and Ambiguity) World

For more information on the OESA Young Leadership Council, contact Keiyania Mann at 248.430.5952 or kmann@oesa.org.

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GUEST COLUMN

PFA Liability: Is the Auto Supply Industry at Risk?

Jane C. Luxton

With increasing frequency in recent months, perfluorinated chemicals (“PFAs”) (which include, but are not limited to, PFOA and PFOS) have made headlines – in personal injury and groundwater litigation, federal and state regulatory action, and Congressional testimony. So far, chemical manufacturers have been the principal focus of this attention, but the widespread nature of PFA downstream uses presents a growing risk for companies in many sectors, including automotive suppliers. Common uses of PFAs in automotive applications include fuel hoses, decorative chrome plating, engine oil, upholstery and carpet, transmission fluid, lubricants, brake fluid, cable, and certain wiring components. Unlike traditional chemicals of concern, PFAs have only recently come into the spotlight as a health risk, and were essentially unregulated since the 1940s. Given this background, companies using these chemicals may not have been able to prepare adequately against regulatory and litigation vulnerability that is becoming a larger business risk with every passing month.

Chemical manufacturers have already settled class action lawsuits exceeding a billion dollars, but new actions continue to spring up, including new and ongoing cases in New York, Alabama, Colorado, and others. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is planning new regulatory action, both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have recently held hearings, and states like Michigan, California, and Washington are gearing up with PFAS testing of groundwater and drinking water, new regulatory initiatives, and, in the case of New York, lawsuits against sources of PFAS contamination. Notably, Michigan has established a PFAS Action Response Team (“MPART”) with the goal of investigating sources of PFAS contamination in the state and taking action to respond to that contamination. MPART has initated legal action against a tannery charged with PFAS contamination of drinking water, established clean-up criteria for groundwater, and identified several dozen PFAS-contaminated sites in the state. Most recently, a Detroit auto supplier was found to be a potential source of PFAS pollution in the Huron River.

Because of the wide-ranging uses of PFAs in automobiles, companies in the automotive supply chain that manufactured or marketed products containing PFAs and may have released this chemical into the environment could find themselves targets for future legal action alleging liability for PFAs contamination.

Forewarned is forearmed, and companies should be moving now to take proactive steps to identify their risk and develop strategies for dealing with potential legal vulnerability.

For more information, contact Jane C. Luxton at 202.572.8674.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

GT Technologies 5859 Executive Dr. Westland, MI 48185 (734) 467-8371 www.gttechnologies.com Member Representative: Paul Schwarzbaum, President & CEO Alternate Representative: Bruce Weber, CFO GT Technologies, founded in 1905, is a leading supplier of custom-engineered gasoline and diesel engine valvetrain actuation components and assemblies to the automotive, commercial vehicle and off-highway machinery industries.

Industry Products Company 500 Statler Road Piqua, Ohio 45371 (937) 778-0585 www.industryproductsco.com Member Representative: Linda Cleveland, President and CEO Alternate Representative: Joe Blake, COO Industry Prodcuts Company (LPC) is a privately-held, women-owned and managed company (NWBOC and WBE certified). It was founded in 1966 in Piqua, OH, as a die cutting operation to produce gaskets, and its tooling and die cutting remain critical core capabilities across its businesses. Today, 90 percent of IPC's businesses are automotive- related, and it is both a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of parts and components to many of the New Domestic car manufacturers.

MIC Customs Solutions 26555 Evergreen Road, Suite 570 Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 304-4460 www.mic-cust.com Member Representative: Freddy Rosenthal, Sales Manager, Americas Alternate Representative: Gianluca Romano, President MIC Customs Solutions is the world’s leading provider of global customs and trade compliance software solutions. It specializes in the integration of global customs and trade compliance systems based on specific corporate structures and takes regional and national legal requirements into account. MIC provides high-quality, web based, user-friendly suite of software products, which undergo continuous enhancements and developments.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS PurePower Technologies 121 Research Drive Columbia, SC (803) 744-7020 www.purepowertechnologies.com Member Representative: Noel Ranka, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Alternate Representative: Dan Cleveland, Business Analyst PurePower Technologies is the authority for all precision fuel, air-management and after-treatment systems for light, medium and heavy-duty diesel engines; it has produced more than 30 million precision diesel fuel injectors since 1999. With the capability to custom design any diesel fuel injector and turbo for the reman market, PurePower also has the flexibility to scale to any size production program – from small lots to full OE launches.

Shape Corporation 1900 Hayes St. Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 846-8700 www.shapecorp.com Member Representative: Aida Tanaka, General Counsel Alternate Representative: Jeff Piper, Vice President, Strategy & Purchasing Shape Corporation is a full-service supplier of custom metallic, plastic, composite and hybrid solutions. A tradition of engineering, process and material advancements have positioned the company as an innovative driver of lightweight components and systems.

Shape primarily serves the automotive sector but has supplied a diversified collection of non-automotive industries throughout its history. Founded in 1974, the company remains a privately owned, family company. Shape employs more than 3,500 global team members in North America, Europe and Asia.

Ultimate Gaging Systems 555 Plymouth Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 264-3689 www.toolingsystemsgroup.com/companies/ugs Member Representative: Tony Baker, Sales Alternate Representative: Jeff Momber, General Manager Accuracy. That's what Ultimate Gaging Systems (UGS) is all about. UGS gives manufacturers the tools they need for assurance that their parts are built to the proper specs.

Whether it be from jigs and fixtures that quickly orient parts in the right position for machining and assembly, or the check and inspection gages to validate parts are within tolerance, UGS is there for its customers for reassurance that a quality product is being produced. Its team of designers, tool builders, machinist and project managers take pride in their level of detail and customer support for every build. With its ever-growing inventory of equipment, UGS has the power and capacity to complete orders quickly and with the quality it deserves.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Veoneer 26545 American Drive Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 223-0600 www.veoneer.com Member Representative: Arthur Blanchford, Vice President Alternate Representative: Richard Biscotti, Vice President Veoneer is one of the automotive industry’s newest technology companies with one of the broadest product portfolios in the industry, incorporating active safety systems, brake systems and restraint control systems (RCS).

It aims to be a leading system supplier for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving (AD) and automotive safety electronics. Veoneer designs, compiles and sells state-of-the-art software, hardware and systems that make driving safer, and provides key technologies that drive the reliability, adoption and success of self-driving mobility solutions.

Xeeva 999 Tech Row Madison Heights, MI 48071 (888) 504-7660 www.xeeva.com Member Representative: Alda Pummill, Marketing Manager Alternate Representative: Mark Bliss, Vice President of Marketing & Customer Success Founded in 2014, Xeeva is a global provider of intelligent cloud-based procurement software and financial solutions for indirect spend and MRO. Used in more than 45 countries and available in 18 languages, its software suite automates the source-to-pay process with open communication for procurement, sourcing and supplier management.

Xeeva’s innovative and patented technology is driven by advanced artificial intelligence and simplifies the procure-to-pay process with a focus on driving results – leading to increased productivity, improved compliance and control, and a sustainable bottom line impact.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS OESA Board of Directors Executive Committee

2018 UPCOMING EVENTS Oct

Managing Compliance Risks in the Automotive Industry MSU Management Education Center Troy, MI

Oct

Vice Chair Françoise Colpron Group President Valeo North America

OESA and Harbor Results, Inc. 2018 Automotive Tooling Update Laurel Manor Livonia, MI

Nov

Vice Chair Ramzi Hermiz President and CEO Shiloh Industries, Inc.

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Ford Town Hall Ford World Headquarters Dearborn, MI

Chairman of the Board Mike Mansuetti President Robert Bosch LLC Immediate Past Chair Samir Salman CEO NA Region Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.

Officer Julie A. Fream President and CEO Original Equipment Suppliers Association

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Officer Steve Handschuh President and CEO Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association

Directors Oscar R. Albin Executive President INA, Industria Nacional de Autopartes A.C. Paul Barnett President Principal Manufacturing James Bradbury President Grand Rapids Controls Company LLC David C. Dauch Chairman and CEO American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) Jacqui Dedo Co-Founder Aware Mobility, LLC Paul Doyle CEO Coastal Automotive

Town Hall

Coming Soon!

Mark your calendars for the 2018 OESA Ford Town Hall November 30, 2018 Ford World Headquarters | Dearborn, MI

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For more information and to register for OESA events and council meetings, visit oesa.org, or call 248.952.6401.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

UPCOMING OESA COUNCIL MEETINGS* Oct

Enterprise Leadership Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI

Oct

Legal Issues Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI

Oct

Automotive Public Relations Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI

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YLC7 Council Kick-Off Meeting OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI Human Resources Council MSU Management Education Center Troy, MI *Open to peer group council members and invited guests.

OESA Board of Directors

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John Dunn President and CEO, The Americas Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Division Douglas J. Grimm Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, MEMA Michael Haughey President North American Stamping Group, LLC Ken Hopkins President and CEO Neapco Holdings, LLC Kenichiro "Ken" Ito Executive Director DENSO Corporation Don Manvel Chairman and CEO AVL Americas Chris Obey President, Automotive Flex

Upcoming Town Hall Meetings Nov 30

Ford Town Hall Dearborn, MI

Jan 29

Nissan Town Hall Livonia, MI

Lon Offenbacher President and CEO Inteva Products Michael Robinet Managing Director Automotive Advisory Services IHS Markit Dan Sceli President and CEO Peterson American Corporation Wes Smith President and CEO E & E Manufacturing Co., Inc. Armando Tamez CEO Nemak Jim Teets President and CEO ADAC Automotive

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