Automotive Insiders
Automotive Industry expert Jason Stein presents a podcast focused on the automotive industry. It launched in 2022 and covers various industry topics, trends, and projections that are impacting the future of automotive. Jason will interview some of the industry’s key thought leaders and industry insiders. The podcast will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Pandora with new episodes that will be featured weekly.
Episodes
119 episodes
An Earth Day Conversation About Sustainability
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 Sustain...
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The Real Cost of Tariffs
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 Insider...
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18:54
Navigating Product Liability
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...
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The Logistical Complexity of Tariffs
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...
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19:00
Spotlight Series: MEMA Board Member Jennifer Slater
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, P...
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17:33
Inside the Chaos of Tariffs
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 ...
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Finding A Footing in the World of Sustainability
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 c...
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10:33
Battling Back Cybersecurity Threats
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 ...
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17:55
The Supplier Scramble Amid Possible Tariffs
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 themsel...
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16:26
Winning the Software-Defined Vehicle Battle
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?
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15:18
Finding a Propulsion Solution in a Changing Industry
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.
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11:32
Where Does AI Go From Here?
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.
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12:10
Taking Stock of Suppliers in a Post-Election World
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.
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11:38
Navigating Immigration and Labor Options
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 Auto...
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15:23
Decoding Industry 4.0 Tech and How to Harness it for your Operation
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 difficu...
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11:29
What’s Next on Trade and the USMCA?
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.
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14:34
How to Find Efficiency in Battery Technology
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. W...
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12:52
The Implications of an EPA Change
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 ind...
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11:38
How To Source and Identify Cost Reduction
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 co...
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13:09
How to Win in the ESG Journey
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 carb...
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10:37
M&A: Where are the opportunities and the challenges?
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 con...
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15:43
Supplier Barometer Reading: Caution
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.
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15:52
Breaches of Contract & Stalemates: What to do when a supplier wants to exit?
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 scena...
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17:37
How to Win the Race with Software-Defined Vehicles
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, Vi...
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12:25
Solving Skillset Issues, One Position At A Time
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 worke...
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