Automotive Insiders

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.

Discussing the trends around connectivity, including over-the-air updates, data logging and remote commands. Have we only scratched the surface – and how could breakthroughs occur? In this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein interviews Steve Schwinke, Vice President Customer Engagement and Global Trade Compliance Officer, at Sibros.

On this week’s episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein interviews Ivy Nguyen, to talk about the industry’s transition to software defined vehicles and the potential obstacles and opportunities for traditional companies as well as start-ups.

Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein interviews Peter Maithel and Ken Royce of Infor, on timeliness, positions and implications of the current industry. Also under discussion: cyberattacks, the software defined vehicle and margin compression. Where does the industry stand during this time of massive transition?

In this episode of Automotive Insiders, host Jason Stein talks to Brian Martensen, Product Manager, Plex Quality Management System, about the importance of maintaining a culture of quality, viewing data as the new capital and we get an update on Control Plan documents.