OESA News 2020 - Third Quarter - Edition 1

NEWS Original Equipment Suppliers Association

2020 Third Quarter │ Edition 1

MarComm Summit: Communicating Digitally July 22, 2020

IN THIS ISSUE...

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The Suppliers' Voice OESA Board Update MEMA Update

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OESA Supplier Pulse RSM Commentary OESA Events

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Guest Column: LyfeCycle Council Highlight: APRC New Members OESA Event Calendar

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Voice

The Suppliers’

I recently sent the following letter to OESA members about expanding safety protocols in the workplace to ensure that all employees feel accepted and safe in our companies.

A New Definition for “Safety” in the Auto Industry Many organizations start their meetings by stating their “safety” mantras. Most plant operations have emergency stop buttons to halt the line if there is a problem. There are lockouts on machines, guidelines for phone usage, and signs everywhere on PPE requirements and social distancing protocols. But, as industry leaders strive to learn from the ongoing protests around the country, it is apparent the auto industry missed something on safety.

Not everyone at the workplace feels safe.

The industry has had the conversations – and even mandatory training – to create awareness of unintentional bias and the need for diversity and inclusion. However, I urge you to reflect on the true effectiveness of these efforts. Has your organization’s culture really changed regarding these issues? Do each of your employees commit to treating people fairly, being open to new ideas, and showing respect to everyone?

It is time for the auto industry to create a new environment for personal safety.

We need to redefine what safety means and go beyond being physically safe in the work environment – beyond playing it safe with diversity training. We must commit to ensure all employees are truly accepted and safe in our companies.

We need to create a “line stop” button to allow for even the most silent voices to be heard. The uncomfortable situations created by misguided comments must be called out and discussed – and everyone needs to own this responsibility.

In the next few weeks, OESA will create a “Safety Mantra” for our team and events. We will share it at the beginning of every OESA event. This new mantra will be OESA’s commitment to employees and members that in our environment, everyone is equally respected and that all voices will be heard. Together, we will work to ensure this environment is protected and maintained. OESA also commits that in this environment, anyone can “stop the line” to address a safety issue, including racism. The OESA team takes this responsibility seriously, as we all must, to ensure the auto industry is truly engaged in creating real safety for everyone.

What are you doing to make your organization safe for all?

With the entire OESA team’s commitment and collaboration, the new OESA Safety Mantra will be announced at the Industry 4.0 Executive Briefing on July 14th. We hope you will join us.

As always, please feel free to contact me at 248.631.9449 or jfream@oesa.org.

With much hope,

Julie A. Fream President and CEO OESA

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OESA BOARD UPDATE

OESA Board Member featured during International Women in Engineering Day A pioneering engineer and industry leader, who also happens to be an African-American woman

From a young age, Denise Gray was told she had an aptitude for math and science and was encouraged to pursue a career in engineering. But no one could have envisioned how hard she’d work to achieve her goals and rise to the top of her profession. At General Motors, where she spent the bulk of her career, Gray headed the team that developed the battery for the firstgeneration Chevy Volt. She later spent stints at Atieva—a Silicon Valleybased Chinese EV startup (now known as Lucid Motors)—and Austrian Denise Gray engineering specialist AVL, before joining LG Chem as president of the South President Korean battery company’s North American operations in Troy, Mich., where LG Chem Michigan Inc. she heads a team of about 150 people.

Tech Center Read more at autobeatonline.com

OESA Board Elects Jon Husby as Board Vice Chairman The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) is pleased to welcome Jon Husby, president and CEO, SEG Automotive, as vice chairman of the OESA Board of Directors, filling the vacancy created when Françoise Colpron, group president, Valeo North America, was elected as Chair of the OESA board in May 2020. Ken Hopkins, president and CEO, Neapco Holdings, LLC, also serves as vice chairman of the OESA board.

“We are excited that the board has elected Jon as vice chairman of the board of directors,” said Julie A. Fream, president and CEO, OESA. “Jon has been a longtime advocate of the industry and supporter of OESA’s mission.”

“I am extremely humbled and honored to be elected by peers for this opportunity to serve OESA and the industry”, said Husby. “I look forward to continuing to advance the amazing things done by the talented team at OESA!” Husby was elected to the OESA board in 2019.

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Jon Husby President and CEO SEG Automotive

MEMA UPDATE

MEMA Statement on USMCA Entry Into Force The Entry into Force for the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) started on July 1, 2020. Th entry into force is a strong, bipartisan achievement by Congress and the Trump Administration. The USMCA will strengthen North American supply chains as well as U.S. job creation and economic growth. With 90 percent support in Congress, the USMCA may prove to be a new model for trade in the hemisphere and beyond.

MEMA was one of the earliest supporters of the UMSCA, as we understood it would enhance the regional economy in our sector. MEMA is grateful for the transparent process with which USTR has engaged stakeholders on the new automotive rules of origin issues. However, these changes will not be without challenges for our members to implement. As implementation moves forward, MEMA intends to stay active and address these challenges.

Finally, MEMA salutes President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, and President Andrés Manuel López-Obrador of Mexico for their leadership on this momentous day.

We also appreciate the hard work of our fellow vehicle and parts associations in all three countries to achieve a positive USMCA outcome.

For more information, contact Ann Wilson, senior vice president, government affairs, MEMA at awilson@mema.org

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OESA SUPPLIER PULSE

Q2 2020 OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Supplier Sentiment to Historic Low Mike Jackson Executive Director, Strategy and Research 248.430.5954 │ mjackson@oesa.org

According to the Q2 2020 OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer Index (SBI) – a gauge to measure the sentiments of North American automotive supplier executives – supplier pessimism was driven to unprecedented levels by the COVID-19 pandemic. Results posted a negative reading of 15 for the period, the lowest level in the series history, and 35 points below a neutral reading of 50.

The overwhelmingly pessimistic outlook is shared between organizations of all sizes as they struggle to restart following the announced OEM shutdowns and stay-at-home mandates. Concerns of how the pandemic will ultimately impact the economy and vehicle sales are the leading cause of the extraordinarily high levels of pessimism.

The 2Q 2020 OESA Automotive Supplier BarometerTM, sponsored by RSM US LLP, focused on Supply Chain and Globalization. The results indicate: • The pandemic has delayed R&D investments by just over four months on average, with connected manufacturing technologies and autonomous driving technologies being delayed the most.

• Suppliers expect consolidation within the industry and look to gain market share through conquest initiatives, M&A, and leveraging new technology development while the competition delays.

• Sub-tier supplier distress is the top supply chain concern, with responses denoting a significant increase in supplier distress surging +600% within the past three months compared to levels over the past year.

OESA Supplier Barometer: Q2 2020 Results Describe the general twelve-month outlook for your business. Over the past three months, has your opinion become…?

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The rapid onset and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused the Supplier Barometer Index to fall 32 points from the first quarter to its lowest level ever of 15.

Q2 2020 OESA AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER BAROMETER

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OESA SUPPLIER PULSE • Weaker financial metrics and quality concerns have prompted heightened vigilance as respondents increased the number of sub-tier suppliers on internal ’watch lists’ to mitigate risks of supply chain disruptions.

• 20% of materials needed for production are procured from countries outside of the U.S., down from 30% in 3Q 2019, as suppliers are becoming increasingly localized to comply with USMCA and avoid exposure to unstable trade regions.

"Despite massive challenges brought on by the pandemic, the supplier industry continues to demonstrate extraordinary responsiveness in addressing the diverse needs of employees, customers and stakeholders in the communities where they operate, ” said Mike Jackson, executive director, strategy and research, OESA. “Supply chain risks have spiked on a number of fronts, fueled by workforce constraints, input shortages and liquidity issues, due to slashing production volumes and future forecasts.”

The crisis is exacerbated by huge capital investments made to support the transition toward higher levels of electrification and advanced safety features, which are expected to face of range of delays.

Difficulties remain, yet leading suppliers continue to display remarkable resilience, recognizing opportunities to conquest business, explore partnering or assess M&A prospects while enhancing product technology offerings for a post-impact recovery.

The Q2 SBI chart and a full copy of the Supplier Barometer results are available on the OESA website at: https://www.oesa.org/resource/oesa-automotive-barometer-studies.

Read the RSM US LLP commentary on Q2 2020 OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer results on page 8.

OESA Supplier Barometer: Industry Threats What are the greatest threats to the industry over the next 12 months?

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The pandemic is unsurprisingly the greatest threat to the industry, but its effect on the U.S. economy and ultimately the sales of vehicles to which our members supply is also profound.

Q2 2020 OESA AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER BAROMETER

Contact Mike Jackson to learn more about automotive supplier sentiment. He can also provide information on economic and industry trends, as well as the CFO and CPO Councils.

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GUEST COLUMN

AUTO SUPPLIERS WILL NEED BETTER SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY IN ORDER TO BUILD RESILIENCE

Middle market auto suppliers in the United States were already facing margin pressures and declining U.S. and global auto sales before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now they must contend with even more daunting supply chain challenges in the economic crisis triggered by the pandemic.

Along with the lingering impacts from the yearslong tariff conflict between the United States and China, middle market auto suppliers currently have to navigate survival while also determining what their role will be in the future of automobiles (especially related to the electrification of drivetrain components). Companies will need to continue innovating even while dealing with tighter margins and lower profits.

Organizations need to embrace technology and focus on building resilience through alternative sourcing plans. More than ever, it is crucial for companies to understand all the players in their supply network and be prepared to adapt their supply tiers as needed.

Digital agility Middle market auto suppliers tend to be behind the curve when it comes to investing in technology. Now, dealing with the fallout of COVID-19, companies are being forced to implement—in a matter of months—innovative processes and procedures that typically would have taken years.

Suppliers no longer have the option of sitting back and waiting for this storm to pass.

Rather, the pandemic has made it even more apparent that organizations must have an agile strategy and be proactive about implementing and evolving that strategy.

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In planning for the next two to three years, companies need to evaluate where they will need to source outside of their normal supply chain. For instance, OEMs and first-tier suppliers are already looking for suppliers that can evolve with them in the future on new technologies especially in the electric vehicle space.

Key takeaway: In the past, alternative sourcing plans may have been backburner projects for some companies. These days, finding alternative sources needs to be a priority.

Once suppliers have that data, it is important to use it to make better informed decisions; organizations are now seeing the need to move toward using advanced analytics to forecast demand more accurately. While that may seem obvious, collecting and getting the most out of such data can be a challenge for middle market companies because many use legacy systems that do not allow for much interconnectedness. As a result, many organizations will need to increase their investments in this area, as improving business processes, finding operational efficiencies and transforming business models all rely on effective data collection.

Key takeaway: OEMs and suppliers need to have greater visibility across their entire supply chains and proactively implement technologies to increase supply chain transparency.

The bottom line Auto suppliers must find ways to build additional resiliency into their global supply and value chains. Any previous notions that organizations could hold off on these efforts are no longer relevant in the current economic climate as the pandemic forces organizations to move and innovate at a much faster pace.

Jason Alexander Principal Industrials Senior Analyst, RSM US LLP jason.alexander@rsmus.com

Supply chain visibility OEMs are generally focused on first-tier suppliers, which can result in a lack of transparency into what is occurring at the second- and third-tier levels. Getting greater visibility into the overall supply chain related to supplier disruptions that affect delivery schedules and quality will be crucial for OEMs as they look to the future. Greater visibility into every part of the supply chain is vital for identifying any areas of disruption as early as possible in order to meet consumer demand and preferences.

Lawrence Keyler Partner Global Automotive Sector Leader, RSM US LLP lawrence.keyler@rsmus.com

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OESA EVENTS

OESA App: The Latest in Events and Councils Stay up-to-date on the latest OESA events, council meetings and industry information with the OESA mobile app.

The OESA app is available in the App Store & Google Play Store. Members can use their OESA username and password to login to the app.

CLICK HERE for more details.

Industry 4.0 Executive Briefing July 14 | 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Modern manufacturing enterprises need to be agile and operate with the ability to adapt to consumer preferences in advance of customer demand requirements. The objective of Industry 4.0 is to develop manufacturing to be faster, more efficient, and customer-centric while pushing beyond automation and optimization. To help OESA members assess existing manufacturing operations against leading Industry 4.0 concepts, OESA is hosting “Industry 4.0: Gauging Your Enterprise Capabilities and the Power of Integration” on July 14, 2020, via webinar.

Competing in the world of Industry 4.0 depends on a manufacturer’s ability to adopt technologies like machine learning and analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), IoT devices, and automation – then scale those technologies across the organization. Peter Pearce, principal and mobility and transportation practice leader at Baker Tilly, will share leading manufacturing practices of Industry 4.0 and help suppliers understand the power of data integration across the Industry 4.0 operating dimensions.

Attendees will learn the power of secure enterprise integration and how to bring shop floor and operational costing data together to enhance operational visibility and performance. Then determine the roadmap to move their operational footprint into the higher echelons of Industry 4.0 maturity.

Supplier executives responsible for managing or overseeing engineering, product development, innovation, new technology activities or manufacturing operations will gain a better understanding of how Industry 4.0 concepts can impact their organization.

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OESA members and industry guests may register for all OESA events at www.oesa.org.

For registration assistance, contact OESA at 248.952.6401 or info@oesa.org.

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OESA EVENTS

Master Class Workshop: Innovate and Communicate July 17 | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

OESA is pleased to host the "OESA 2020 Master Class Workshop: Innovate and Communicate" July 17, 2020, via webinar.

Whether you’re engaged in innovation or communication, the key to success is understanding the needs and values of your target market/audience and translating that knowledge into benefits statements. Never has this capability been more important than at this time of fundamental change in automotive.

Rhonda McNally, vice president, marketing, Magna International, Inc., will lend her perspective on the importance of innovation and communication. The workshop, facilitated by Gwen Ishmael, SVP qualitative research & consulting, and Stephan Schroeder, VP automotive & mobility, Escalent, will equip attendees from all functions to identify consumer benefits and develop effective communication strategies that can be used both internally and externally. Participants will work in groups and apply proven innovation tools and communication methods that will benefit them personally and professionally in their organizations.

Key Takeaways: • • • • •

Creative thinking New ways of approaching marketing and innovation Best practices for marketing your communications Introvert / extrovert – leveraging your strengths Getting out of your comfort zone

Connecting the Value Chain for Operational Excellence July 21 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The manufacturing industry has changed rapidly over the last few years with the rise of Industry 4.0 technologies. Many organizations are looking to transform their operations with real-time information.

To gain an understanding of how this digital transformation has impacted OEMs, suppliers, and the industry as a whole, executives are invited to attend the webinar “Connecting the Value Chain for Operational Excellence,” on July 21, 2020, at 11 a.m. ET. Heather Hussin, senior product marketing manager, Plex, will discuss how manufacturers can utilize Industry 4.0 technologies to improve operations.

An interactive Q&A session will follow the formal presentation.

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MarComm Summit: Communicating Digitally July 22 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Automotive marketing and communications executives are invited to attend the 6th annual OESA MarComm Summit: Communicating Digitally. The virtual event will be held on July 22, 2020, via Zoom.

The recent global pandemic has forced the automotive industry to quickly adjust how it does business. Working from home and executives addressing employees from the kitchen table has become commonplace.

Even before the pandemic, the auto industry was changing faster than it has in the past 100 years.

John McElroy, host, Autoline, has an extensive background covering the auto industry and will kick off the event with his perspective on the state, and future, of the industry.

With most meetings, presentations and conferences now being held virtually, there is a whole new rule book for communicating with impact and establishing a commanding executive presence.

Bluestone Executive Communications President and former TV news reporter Christina McKenna will share tips for looking and sounding one's best, even when the audience is nowhere in sight.

In the wake of the pandemic and industry disruption, resources and budgets have been cut, but key performance indicators (KPI’s) have not. Nick Skislak, founder and partner, SSDM, will help attendees understand this new environment and share where he believes marketing teams go from here.

Members-Only Toyota Town Hall Meeting July 28 | 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

OESA invites members to attend the OESA 2020 Members-Only Toyota Town Hall Meeting with Robert Young, group vice president, purchasing supplier development, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA), and top purchasing executives on July 28, 2020, beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Young is responsible for TMNA’s vehicle parts, materials procurement and supplier development and will provide an update on Toyota Motor North America, Inc. purchasing activities. Following the formal presentation, additional Toyota executives will join Young for the Q&A session. Current and potential Toyota suppliers will hear the latest information from Toyota as well as meet with Toyota commodity representatives during the virtual one-on-one networking.

The formal meeting starts at 2 p.m. and will run to 3:30 p.m. From 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., attendees will then have the opportunity to network with Toyota commodity directors and managers, ask questions and exchange contact information.

Supporting Sponsors:

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3Q Mobility Supplier Forum July 30 | 1:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) has partnered with Prospect Silicon Valley to host a virtual “Mobility Supplier Forum” on July 30, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET. This automotive forum typically meets quarterly in California’s “Silicon Valley” area and is intended to help automotive suppliers advance their business interests in connected and transformative technologies. Each meeting features insights from leading industry experts on issues of common concern for automotive suppliers.

Brian Burkhard, global technology leader - advanced mobility systems, Jacobs, will share insight on advanced mobility projects including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Smart Cities Solutions, and Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV).

Jay Rogers, co-founder and CEO, Local Motors, will share his perspective on autonomous and automated vehicles and advanced manufacturing technologies.

This meeting will also feature new technology “Startup Pitches.” Satyajit Patwardhan, CEO, ConnectMyEv Inc., will share information on ConnectMyEv’s conductive hands-free charging technology for EV and PHEVs. Timothy Menard, founder and CEO, LYT, will showcase technology that manages vehicle and infrastructure information exchange to perform real-time optimizations of traffic lights, reducing system travel times and without installing hardware into the current infrastructure.

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GUEST COLUMN

COVID Operational Readiness How crisis will affect EH&S Adapting to the “New Norm” As we take the global journey to recover from this challenging and unexpected crisis, organizations will be intensely zeroed in on the operational challenges COVID presents. This includes ongoing health surveillance and practice, control reportability, and business continuity management. Considering the general practices built within a well-rounded EHS program and now supporting Operational Readiness as a result of COVID, the LyfeCycle solution is helping companies navigate the health, safety and operational issues that go hand and hand with employees returning to the job.

LyfeCycle assists organizations in maintaining operational continuity as we collectively discover the new road that lies before us. Public health professionals currently estimate that this could take between one to three years. During this period, companies will need to continuously monitor for infection while maintaining a robust set of controls and procedures for assessing and mitigating COVID risks.

Best Practices Tracking - COVID testing tracking, PPE assignment/fit testing, Quarantine and monitoring, Quarantine and return to work accommodations, Employee self-assessments.

Job Hazard Analysis- PPE and work practices hazards and controls assessment, Hazard reporting and PPE gap analysis Compliance Management- Company and gov.

COVID policy compliance, tracking and tasking.

Health & Safety Audit- Work area and practice inspections, Hygiene/cleaning inspections, Post-infection inspections, Remote or offsite work practice inspections, Internal audit compliance.

Event Management– Infection event reporting/ investigation, Potentially exposed employee identification and management, Policy violation events and investigations, Shutdown or isolation events and management Metrics- Site risk and exposure assessments, PPE availability assessments, Testing/infection/ monitoring metrics, Supplier & critical supply assessments

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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHT

APRC Addresses the Unique Concerns of the Automotive Public Relations Professionals The Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) is a network of corporate communications and public relations professionals within the automotive industry. The council is designed to provide professional development discussions and best practices that relate to issues and topics affecting automotive public relations. Discussion topics include industry updates, media panel discussions and ways to work better with OEM customers.

This council is one of the few OESA Peer Group Councils that allow non-OESA members to join the council.

Automotive professionals are invited to join to: • Advance their career through professional growth and skill development • Build relationships with industry peers • Gain direct exposure and involvement with today’s relevant industry issues and trends • Learn best practices from industry experts through case studies, industry information and thought leadership • Enjoy complimentary registration to the Annual OESA MarComm Summit.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 2020 and will feature a roundtable discussion on the latest industry topics. Following the meeting is the MarComm Summit: Communicating Digitally.

The Automotive Public Relations Council is facilitated by Jeff Laskowski, Senior Manager, Communications, OESA, and supported by April Buford, Senior Director, Communications, and Abby Napier, Commications Specialist.

OESA Executive Peer Group Councils are rated as one of the most valuable member benefits for automotive suppliers. OESA's councils are designed to bring together supplier executives with similar job functions and industry challenges. Quarterly council meetings provide a forum to address issues of common concern, share best practices, and hear from industry thought leaders and OESA News - 2020 Third Quarter │ 13 subject matter experts.

WELCOME NEW OESA MEMBERS Katcon Global

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America

2965 Lapeer Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 www.katcon.com Member Representative: Jose De Nigris - Executive Vice President Alternate Representative: Carlos Turner - CEO

MPI Engineered Technologies, LLC 2129 Austin Avenue Rochester Hills, MI 48309 www.mpiproducts.com

Member Representative: Trevor Myers - President & CEO Alternate Representative: David Crisp - VP of Sales

15603 Centennial Drive Northville MI 48168 US us.mitsubishielectric.com

Member Representative: David Mclenaghan - Vice President Alternate Representative: Nobuhiro Inoue - Vice President

POLARIXPARTNER North America, LLC 1271 Lakeside Dr Birmingham, MI 48009-3831 www.polarixpartner.com

Member Representative: Edward Mabley - Managing Director

StoneX Group Inc.

155 E. 44th St. Ste 900 New York, NY, 10017-4100 www.stonex.com Member Representative: Kent Coughlin

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 14 │ OESA News - 2020 Third Quarter

OESA EVENTS Upcoming OESA Webinars July 14

Industry 4.0 Executive Briefing

July 17

Master Class Workshop: Innovate and Communicate

July 21

Connecting the Value Chain for Operational Excellence

July 22

MarComm: Communicating Digitally

July 30

3Q Mobility Supplier Forum

Upcoming Council Meetings (via Webinar): July 9

Young Leadership 8 Council

July 14

Young Leadership 7 Council

July 21

Legal Issues Council - 3Q Segment 1

July 22

Automotive Public Relations/Communication Executives Council Roundtable

July 23

Chief Executive Officer/Enterprise Leadership Council

July 30

Human Resources Council - 3Q Segment 1

Upcoming 2020 OESA Town Hall Meetings Mark your calendar for the Members-Only OEM Town Hall Meetings via virtual format.

July 28

Toyota Town Hall - Register Now!

Aug. 19

FCA Town Hall - Save the Date

Sept. 9

Honda Town Hall - Save the Date

Nov. 19

Nissan Town Hall - Save the Date

Dec. 3

Ford Town Hall - Save the Date

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Original Equipment Suppliers Association 25925 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 350 │Southfield, MI 48033-2553 248.952.6401 │oesa.org │info@oesa.org Connect with us on OESA News is provided by the OESA Communications Team.

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