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OESA Peer Council Highlight

MarComm Executives Council (MEC)

The most senior communications and marketing executives in supplier organizations meet to address common marcomm issues, such as improving global communications, brand building, and improving media relations. MEC members receive press passes to the annual NAIAS and are regularly invited to comment on industry topics in the media.

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Operations & Plant Manager Council

The Operations and Plant Manager Council focuses on common issues and concerns affecting the manufacturing environment. Each supplier manufacturing location is able to have their senior operation manager join the council and the 90-minute meetings are 100% virtual.

Sales Executive Council (SEC)

Discussions at SEC meetings cover a broad range of business development and sales topics. Sales leaders from OE suppliers have the opportunity to query OEM representatives, receive sales training and tips, network with industry peers and discuss the latest sales strategies. This council is one of the largest OESA councils and is known for its candid roundtable discussions.

Tooling Council (TC)

The Tooling Council provides tool maker CEOs the opportunity to discuss best practices and address issues that affect the value chain. Members work together to address many industry issues and use the OESA/ HRI Tooling Barometer to better understand the unique operational issues of the tooling community. This council meets three times a year including one meeting in conjunction with our annual HRI Automotive Tooling Update. All members of the council attend the HRI Automotive Tooling Update complimentary.

Warranty Management Council (WMC)

The Warranty Management Council (WMC) is an automotivecentric forum for warranty professionals to discuss the unique topics in their field, such as warranty management data systems and cost recovery processes. OEM representatives are invited to address the group on a regular basis. The WMC champions the comparative analysis of OEM warranty programs and supports the warranty audit process certification with AIAG.