For automotive manufacturers, demanding delivery commitments and/or iron-clad contracts are nothing new. But if you’re like most automotive manufacturers we have met with lately, uncertainty and monetary constraints are just a backdrop to an increasing list of complex challenges that threaten profitability.
Facing a New Reality
Automotive manufacturers face one of the most challenging production environments in decades. And current economic and industry conditions will likely impact for years to come.
- Increasing inflation and tariff uncertainty: After years of increasing inflation, tariffs create economic hardship and uncertainty.
- Labor/skills shortages: For automotive manufacturers, the ongoing skills shortage is not going away. They struggle to obtain new talent. And the talent they have is walking out the door.
- Sporadic production cycles and production volume commitments: Due to the unreliable supply of semiconductor chips and other materials, brand owners’ manufacturing schedules are less predictable. For Tier suppliers who must meet “just-in-time” delivery, this volatility often translates to inefficient “stop and start” production.
- Supply Chain Disruptions: Scarred by recent supply chain issues, automotive manufacturers are reassessing what is core to their business and better handled in-house – and what should be outsourced to suppliers.
Moving Toward a Proactive Response
While the challenges facing automotive manufacturers are universal, your most effective response is likely as unique as your organization. So exactly how do you proactively navigate within this environment – and steer your organization toward success?
The answer typically involves taking a long, hard look at your operation to identify ways to drive more efficiency and responsiveness across your enterprise. And you might be surprised to learn that an automation provider can often deliver not only technology – but consultative services designed to pinpoint the best opportunities for success.
In fact, we’ve found that our most impactful engagements with automotive manufacturers begin with results-driven conversations focused on the most compelling challenges they face, whether its worker training, production scheduling, quality – or overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Agenda
9:00 AM Registration / Light Refreshments
9:15 Guest Speaker Renee Pieti, Rockwell Automation
11:00 AM Event Concludes