Society of Automotive Analysts

Mobility Meetup
2019-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | WeWork Merchant’s Row, 19 Clifford Street, 8th Floor, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
SAA and YPN members are invited to attend the next Mobility Meetup on April 17, 2019.
Mobility Meetups are hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber and PlanetM and take place on the eighth floor at WeWork Merchant’s Row. They are designed to bring together dynamic startups in the automotive technology space with Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry stakeholders to connect, share and collaborate.
THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND BUT ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25 SAA AND YPN MEMBERS WHO REGISTER.

6th Annual State of Automotive Recalls Summit
2019-03-27 07:30 - 11:30 | Detroit Marriott Livonia, 17100 Laurel Park Drive North, Livonia, 48152, United States
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
7:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Speakers and Q&A

In partnership with:

Event sponsor:

Why Attend:

Learn about the latest trends and insights regarding automotive recall size, scope and type.
Has the industry’s response to the recall crises of several years ago changed the frequency and scope of recalls today?
Treading new ground: We will discuss key insights related to component defect risk and risk mitigation opportunities for new entrants to the automotive industry.
Learn how the insurance industry is supporting the financial management of recall risk in 2019.
Explore the latest indicators of software and electronic defects, and the risks faced when components are integrated into complex systems.
Sensors, cameras, and connectivity: what defect trends are emerging in the industry and how are suppliers responding to new risks?
We will discuss recent legislative and rulemaking updates affecting the industry and the public.
What are the latest trends in vehicle owner outreach, and how are new techniques affecting recall campaign completion percentages?
Learn about what recent recall trends are telling us about how the age of the U.S. vehicle fleet may be impacting recall campaign costs.
Analyzing the value of Tier 1 Supplier companies requires a sophisticated understanding of recall trends and costs – especially for each supplier’s product portfolio. We’ll discuss how to use recall data to do this and what it means for fundamental financial and valuation analysis.

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Speakers:
Neil Steinkamp
Managing Director
Stout

Robert Levine
Senior Manager
Stout

Mike Stankard
Automotive Industry Practice Leader
Aon

Dan Sharkey
Partner
Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco

Vanessa Miller
Litigation Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP

Ray Roth
Director, Dispute Consulting
Stout

SAA Members: $99
Non-Members: $129

Automotive Outlook Conference
2019-01-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Gem Theater, 333 Madison Street, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
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Insider’s Look at Toyota’s N.A. R&D Headquarters & CSRC
2018-12-04 08:30 - 11:00 | Toyota Motor North America N.A. R&D Headquarter, 8777 Platt Road, Saline, MI, 48176, United States
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Registration and Guided Tours
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. — Toyota Speakers followed by Q&A

The SAA has partnered with Toyota to provide SAA members with an insider’s look at Toyota’s N.A. R&DHeadquarters and Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC). Attendees will also hear the latest R&D and autonomous driving updates from the world’s largest automaker.
By partnering with leading universities, hospitals, research institutions and federal agencies, Toyota’s CSRC is focused on safety research projects aimed at developing and brining to market new and advanced safety technologies.
This unique opportunity is one you won’t want to miss. Register today as attendance will be limited.

Jeff Makarewicz
Group Vice President — Vehicle, Quality & Safety Engineering
Toyota Motor North America

Derek Caveney
Executive Engineer, Automated Systems
Toyota Motor North America

Scott Miller
Group Manager, Collaborative Safety Research Center
Toyota Motor North America

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The Future of Ford and Corktown
2018-11-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Bobcat Bonnie’s, 1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Ford Motor Co. is betting on both the future of the automotive industry and the city, with its purchase of the Michigan Central Station.
Ford envisions a refurbished Michigan Central Station as the anchor of a two-acre campus dedicated to advanced automotive development – and in particular — autonomous, self-driving vehicles and shared transit. While its focus is on its automotive future, Ford is also looking to further revitalize Corktown, an already newly energetic Detroit neighborhood. The campus will be the centerpiece of a mixed-use landscape of offices, retailers and housing.
Learn more about Ford’s plans and experience some great networking at Corktown’s newest hotspot – Bobcat Bonnie’s.
Speakers:
Bryan Barnhill
Ford Smart Mobility, Detroit Manager
Ford Motor Co.

Jeanette Pearce
Founder
Detroit Experience Factory

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Automotive Lightweighting Summit
2018-10-24 07:30 - 13:00 | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, 1600 E Warren Ave., Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
3rd Annual Automotive Lightweighting Summit
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Federal Reserve, Detroit, MI
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Speakers/Program (includes lunch)
Registration is Closed

Held in partnership with:Event sponsor:
Macro and regulatory factors continue to press the industry for new innovative solutions, which is reshaping traditional business models. Hear from some of the leading stakeholders across the value chain, including remarks from the CEO of Braidy Industries on how this new and innovative company promised to disrupt existing frameworks.
This year’s expanded speaker line-up will include representatives from suppliers, OEMs, mills, leading consultants and more.
The Summit will also feature a newly launched lightweighting innovation award and lunch for additional networking opportunities.
Topics include: Macro Overview…A Look at Regulations, Trade Implications, etc…Future Materials and Solutions…Steel Perspective… OEM Multi-Material Perspective…How Suppliers are Responding to a Mixed Material Environment…Multi-Material Service Center… Lightweighting Parts, Prototypes, Bonding, etc…and More
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Brower at cbrower180@yahoo.com.
Keynote Speaker:
Craig Bouchard
Chairman and CEO
Braidy Industries

Charles Chesbrough
Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights
Cox Automotive

David Anderson
Senior Director, Automotive Technical Panel & Long Products Program
SMDI

Jim Mortenson
Director, Strategic Product Development
Worthington Industries

Mike Siwajek
Vice President of Research & Development
Continental Structural Plastics

Chuck Evans
Corporate Vice President
Henkel

Sarah Kleinbaum
Technology Development Manager
Department of Energy

DodgeGarage.com Story: Turning Enthusiast Content into Strategic, Measurable Marketing
2018-07-26 17:45 - 20:00 | The JRT Agency, 26970 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331, United States
Registration Closes Wednesday July 25 at Noon

9th Annual OEM Purchasing Executives Summit
2018-05-15 07:30 - 12:00 | Faurecia North America, 2800 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
Registration Ends Friday May 11, 2018
Meet OEM purchasing executives and members of their staff at the 9th Annual OEM Purchasing Summit. The event is one of the best attended and received SAA events of the year as it provides suppliers access to purchasing executives of the leading six automakers.
John Henke, Ph.D., president and CEO of Planning Perspectives, will present results of the 2018 North American Automotive OEM-Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Index Study. The comprehensive survey examines the working relations between Tier 1 suppliers and their North American- based OEM customers from the suppliers’ perspective.

Following Dr. Henke’s insightful presentation, attendees will hear from the purchasing executives and be able to ask questions during an extended Q&A period.

Insights and panel moderation by:
Attend and learn…
• Which OEMs are improving their relations with suppliers – and which OEMs are falling behind
• How OEMs are improving relations; what programs and policies are they embarking on
• How OEM cost-cutting programs are impacting supplier relations
• If electrification and autonomous vehicle programs are creating more competition for traditional suppliers
• What strategies suppliers should consider when working with OEM purchasing teams
• How supplier relations directly impact the bottom line – for both OEMs and suppliers
• How OEMs view trust, preferred customer status, open communication and safe-guarding suppliers’ intellectual property
• And much more!
Jay Moore
Director of Purchasing, The Americas
Ford Motor Co.

Sig Huber
Director, Supplier Relations
FCA US LLC

Robert Kinchen
Director, Facilities/Services Purchasing
Nissan North America

Chris Naegeli
Executive Director, Global Product Purchasing
General Motors

Tom Lake
Vice President, NA Purchasing
Honda North America

Randall Anderson
General Manager Purchasing Supplier Relations
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America

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Event Sponsors:

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Accelerating Mobility Solutions
2018-04-18 07:30 - 11:30 | P3 Mobility Innovation Center, 25650 W Eleven Mile Rd, #300, Southfield, MI, 48034, United States
Fully autonomous vehicles are getting closer to reality with SAE level 3 features on the road today. The pace of development is not slowing down leaving less time to evaluate technology. With many new technologies in development as part of the autonomous driving experience, those who are first to market must be prepared to react quickly to consumer demands, recalls, and the highly competitive landscape.
How can companies find the right technology to invest in and overcome the remaining challenges to getting autonomous technology on the road?
In addition, the user experience has emerged as a key differentiator among leading mobile and connected services. As more TaaS options emerge, the cost of transportation will decrease, further emphasizing the mobility user experience. Benchmarking the end-to-end mobility user experience is a powerful tool that provides insight into an improved autonomous vehicle experience.
This event will dive into current market trends, development challenges with autonomous vehicles, and explore what we can learn from benchmarking today’s mobility user experiences.
Why Attend?

Explore the current state of a rapidly changing mobility world and the impact that autonomous mobility will have
Gain insight into when autonomous technology will be available to consumers and how it will get there
Identify a strategy for sustained innovation and differentiation in the crowded mobility ecosystem
Hear about how technology benchmarking can be a powerful tool to shorten development time of better products
Meet P3 Experts with Tech Showcase: Attendees will be able to engage with P3 experts in open discussion about autonomous, connected, and electric mobility and the impact of new mobility services and digital transformation. P3 will also feature their latest products and services as part of a technology showcase including:

ADAPT vehicle – A modular autonomous sensor test platform that allows for benchmarking of sensors and algorithms.
Introduction to P3’s xP3rience Lab methodology that accelerates development of new mobility products and services.
Automated testing platform for in-vehicle mobile wireless charging to analyze and optimize usability and performance.

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Would you like to display information about your company, services or technology? SAA is offering you an opportunity to display for only $400. Click this link for more information — Table sponsorship.

Speakers:
Colin Goldsmith
Managing Partner
P3 North America

Ted Mabley
Director, Cost Management
P3 North America

Erik Alvarado
Manager, User Experience
P3 North America

Partha Goswami
Manager of Technology Insight
General Motors

State of Automotive Recall and Warranty Summit
2018-03-26 07:30 - 11:00 | Embassy Suites, 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI, 48034, United States
5th Annual State of Automotive Recall and Warranty Summit

The state of recalls in the automotive industry continues to be alarming. OEMs and suppliers paid out nearly $11.8 billion in claims and tallied $10.3 billion in warranty accruals for U.S. recalls in 2016, with the $22.1 billion total estimated to be 26 percent higher than 2015.
The total number of vehicles recalled in the U.S. in 2016 climbed 4.5 percent to 53.1 million from 50.8 million in 2015, making 2016 the highest year ever. Is there an end in the sight?
SAA’s 5th Annual State of Automotive Recall and Warranty Summit will take a new approach this year and look deeper into the results of these recalls. What is considered insurable? How are these recalls impacting valuations? What are the short-term and long-term legal ramifications? How do recalls impact used car pricing and what have they meant to the repair industry? And much more including gaining insight into best practices for multi-channel recall communications that drive unprecedented results.
Register today to take a deep dive into the world of recalls and learn how this critical issue impacts you.
Who Should Attend and Why:

OEM Representatives

The latest trends and insights regarding recall size, scope, and type will be shared.

Suppliers – Risk Management and Finance

Insights helping suppliers assess component risk and costs will be provided, as well as risk mitigation opportunities and strategies.

Legal Counsel

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers continue to focus on the costs of recall and automotive defects. We’ll explore the latest trends and tactics OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers are using.

Automotive Equity Analysts, Investors, and Advisors

With mounting recalls and associated costs, understanding and analyzing OEM and Tier 1 supplier value requires a sophisticated understanding of recall trends and costs – especially for each supplier’s product portfolio. We’ll discuss how to use recall data to do this – and what it means for fundamental financial analysis.

Used Car Dealers

Used car dealers play an important role in the recall of older vehicles – we will discuss why and how.

New Car Dealers

Franchised dealers are being asked to take an increasing role in recall communication and outreach – we’ll discuss new strategies that are being tested.

Auction Houses

Vehicle auctions play an important role in the recall of all vehicles, and especially older vehicle – we will discuss why and how.

Independent Repair Facilities (Collision Centers and Mechanics)

Collision centers and mechanics play an important role in the recall of older vehicles – we will discuss why and how

SPECIAL OFFER: Attendees will be eligible to receive a complimentary defect data assessment using the Stout Defect Data Platform.
Speakers:
Neil Steinkamp
Managing Director
Stout

Mike Stankard
Automotive Practice Leader
Aon

Vanessa Miller
Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP

Fabian Koark
Head of Detroit Office
INVENSITY, Inc.

Robert Levine
Senior Manager
Stout

Yaacov De Russo
Director of Business Development
OptimalPlus

Richard G. Rosen
President & CEO
ROSEN Convergence Marketing

In partnership with:

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2018 Automotive Outlook Conference
2018-01-14 10:45 - 14:45 | Gem Theater, 333 Madison Street, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Registration is closed for this event!

31st Annual Automotive Outlook Conference
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Gem Theater, Detroit, MI
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Networking Brunch
11:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Presentations
2:45 p.m. Shuttles to Automobili-D
Please Note: To receive an optional NAIAS Media Pass for 1/17/18 You Must Register before 1/11/18 (No Exceptions)

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Automobili-D Access
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Shuttles Returning to Gem
Hear expert views on:

How supportive will the economic environment be for the auto industry and is the U.S. economy poised to accelerate?
Which markets will drive growth in the global automotive industry? Where is the opportunity or risk? Will sourcing trends continue to realign?
Is the surge in SUV growth globally sustainable?
Is electrification reality or hype? Are internal combustion engines doomed?
What is the outlook for and impact of emissions regulations?
What are the financial markets concerned with in 2018 as it relates to autos? Is the U.S. past peak for good?

Special Bonus:
Attendees receive EXCLUSIVE ADMISSION after Outlook to Automobili-D which features:

Over 50 tech startups from around the world
90 mobility companies exhibiting (suppliers, tech companies, OEMs, etc.)
Over 100 thought-leaders will take the stage to address the latest in the mobility industry
Attendees receive a floor pass to NAIAS at Cobo Center good for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018

Keynote Speaker:

Chris Thomas
Founder and Partner
Fontinalis
Chris is responsible for a wide range of critical processes ranging from deal sourcing and execution to corporate operations and business strategy. Chris also acts as a business development executive on behalf of Fontinalis’ portfolio companies.
Financial and Business Outlook Panelists:
Emily Kolinski Morris
Chief Economist
Ford Motor Co.

Kevin Riddell
Senior Manager, Americas Powertrain Forecast
LMC Automotive

Mark Fulthorpe
Director – Light Vehicle Production Forecast
IHS Markit

James Albertine
Senior Analyst – Automotive
Consumer Edge Research, LLC

Ducker Worldwide is the event host and will moderate the panel and Q&A sessions.

YPN Networking Event at HopCat
2017-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | HopCat, 430 South Main Street, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
YPN Networking Event at HopCat
Thursday, December 7, 2017
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

End 2017 by expanding your professional network with a fun social event. Meet other young professionals and rub elbows with SAA Board members!
Join the SAA’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) for food and a good time at HopCat in Royal Oak.
No Charge Networking Event
Food will be provided. Cash bar.

Automotive Industry Trends and Their Affect on the Tooling Industry
2017-11-14 08:00 - 11:00 | FANUC AMERICA, 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48309, United States
SAA Networking Breakfast

Automotive Industry Trends and Their Affect on the Tooling Industry
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Hirotec America, Auburn Hills, MI
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration/Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Presentations followed by Q&A
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Hirotec Facility Tour

Registration/Presentation location:
FANUC AMERICA, 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Tour location (10 a.m.):
HIROTEC AMERICA, 3000 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

In partnership with:

Tooling is a critical but often overlooked part of the automotive industry as a whole. The design and development of tools is an important process in the production of automobiles today.
Join the SAA on November 14 as it examines the state of the tooling industry. Key discussions will include:

Review key 2017 automotive industry trends and their impact on the tooling industry
How a shift in the automotive marketplace is driving the development of primary and secondary tooling shops
The role China, Canada and Mexico will play in the future of tooling
A look at where the tooling market is going in the next 24-36 months

After the tooling discussion, attendees will receive a tour of the Hirotec facility. Don’t miss this opportunity to get up to speed on the tooling industry and get a rare look at a tooling facility.
Featured speakers:
James Murphy
Consultant
Harbour Results, Inc.

Jim Toeniskoetter
President & CEO
Hirotec America

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Lightweighting Summit
2017-09-25 07:00 - 13:30 | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, 1600 E Warren Ave., Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Examining Goals, Strategies and Achievements in Generating Weight Savings
7:00 a.m. Registration/Networking Breakfast
8:00 am. – 11:45 a.m. Presentations/Q&A
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch
Hashtag #SAAlight

Join us for SAA’s second Automotive Lightweighting Summit which includes the leading insights, presentations and discussion of lightweighting trends.
The 2016 event was one of the highest rated events in SAA history and this year’s summit should be even better. Hear industry experts talk about the latest strategies and direction in terms of lightweighting programs including raw materials, recyclability, manufacturing and body design.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the innovative and strategic ways OEMs, mills and suppliers are approaching weight savings.
Event Sponsor: Lunch Sponsor:

Speakers include:
Laura Anderson
President & CEO
ALUMINUM BLANKING CO.

Abey Abraham
Managing Director
DUCKER WORLDWIDE

Dr. Blake Zuidema
Director, Product Applications
ARCELORMITTAL

Gary Gallo
Senior Manager, Recycling
NOVELIS

Shawn Morgans
Global Vehicle Architecture Manager, Product Development Center
Ford Motor Company

Rob Peckham
Technical Integration Engineer (TIE), Mass Strategy & Tools
General Motors

Brad Tolley
Senior Vice President, Business Development & Technology
Shiloh Industries

Paul Herbach
Director of Automotive Technology
Olympic Steel

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SAA Ignite
2017-08-24 08:00 - 11:00 | Techstars Mobility, 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
August 24, 2017
8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:30-11:00 a.m. Ignite Presentations

The SAA is excited to introduce the first “SAA Ignite” event. Modeled after the renowned Ted Talks concept, SAA Ignite will give 11 selected speakers the opportunity to tell the world about their innovative, automotive-related ideas.
Be on hand to hear thought leaders and industry peers share their groundbreaking concepts, passions and ideas that they believe can come to life and make a difference in our industry.
Speakers and topics include:

Karolyn Hart, InspireHUB Technologies — How Do You Stay Relevant?
Daron Gifford, Plante Moran — Disruptive Change in the Automotive Industry
Jeff Varick, Brandmotion LLC — Vision Zero Automotive Network
James Murphy, Harbour Results Inc. — Poor Sourcing Practices Put Automotive Industry at Risk
Andrew Barnard, Barnard Acoustics LLC/Michigan Technological University — Tailoring Exhaust Sounds
Marc Bland, IHS Markit — Automotive Diversity – An Industry Imperative
Paulette Epstein, Michigan Science Center — How to Inspire Curious Minds
Steven Sherman, TerraWatt Labs — A Brief History and Future of Transportation and Energy Disruption
Michael Betz, FACTON — Enhancing OEM/Tier 1 Relationships with a Standards Based Quoting Approach
Kylee Guenther, Spectalite — Passion and Possibility: Tales of an Eco-Friendly, Light Weight Materials Supplier
Adam Genei, Mobsteel/Detroit Steel Wheel Co. — The Reward is in the Work

Registration is Sold Out 8/23/17

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8th Annual OEM Purchasing Summit
2017-05-16 08:15 - 11:00 | Faurecia North America, 2800 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
Annual OEM Purchasing Summit Examined Supplier-OEM Relationships

May 16, 2017
Faurecia North America
2800 High Meadow Circle — Auburn Hills, MI 48326
One of the most popular events of the Society of Automotive Analysts is the annual OEM Purchasing Summit. Purchasing executives from the Big 6 Automakers joined Dr. John Henke (pictured to the left) to discuss their companies’ purchasing strategies and the state of relationships between OEMs and suppliers.

Henke kicked-off the Summit presenting the results of the 17th annual N.A. Automotive Buyer-Supplier Relations study. Based on attendee feedback, the event featured extended time for questions and answers.
Thanks to host sponsor:

Speakers included:

John Henke, Jr. Ph.D., President, Planning Perspectives, Inc.
Chris Naegeli, Executive Director, Purchasing, General Motors
Tom Lake, Vice President, N.A. Purchasing, Honda North America, Inc.
Sig Huber, Director – Global Supplier Relations and Risk Management, FCA US LLC
Keith R. Cooper, Global Director, Body, Exterior, Raw Materials and Stampings Purchasing, Ford Motor Co.
Jim Holloway, General Manager, Supplier Relations, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Robert Kinchen, Director of Administration, Facilities, Marketing and Sales, Supplier Diversity, and Monozukuri, Nissan North America
Julie Fream (moderator), President and CEO, OESA

Thanks to event sponsors:

Cars, Cards and Coffee
2017-04-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Oakland University, 2200 N. Squirrel Road, P32 Parking Deck, Rochester, MI, 48309, United States
The Society of Automotive Analysts at Oakland University invites you to attend Cars, Cards & Coffee on Saturday, April 1, 2017.
The mission of Society of Automotive Analysts at Oakland University is to bring together students and professionals that share a common interest in driving the automotive industry into the future. This Cars and Coffee styled event is designed to get students introduced to industry professionals and to create casual dialogue over a shared passion for automobiles. Please bring business cards and any information you’d like to share about your company to the event.
For more information, email SAAOaklandU@gmail.com

Re-engineering Recall – What Will the Future of Recall Look Like?
2017-03-28 07:30 - 11:45 | Embassy Suites, 19525 Victor Pkwy., Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
Re-engineering Recall – What Will the Future of Recall Look Like?
As recall volumes continue at over 50 million affected vehicles per year and news of global recalls dominate the headlines, the industry continues to wonder what the future will hold. In an environment of change and upheaval, how do we know what the right path is?
Neil Steinkamp of Stout Risius Ross (SRR) discussed the latest data, trends and observations on automotive recalls at the 4th Annual Automotive Warranty & Recall Symposium. Discussions included:

Overall trends from 2016
Unprecedented analysis of international recall data
Enhanced industry analysis of completion rates
Insights on defects and risks associated with the latest safety technologies
How Software and technology is changing how we think about recall risk
The financial impact of recall – lessons from OEMs and suppliers
How defect data can give us opportunities to shape the future

Featured Speaker:

Neil Steinkamp
Managing Director
SRR
Cost Recovery Panelists:
Mark A. Aiello, Esq.
Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

Dan R. W. Rustmann, Esq.
Shareholder, Butzel Long, P.C.

Thomas S. Bishoff, Esq.
Partner, Hickey Hauck Bishoff & Jeffers PLLC

Tom J. Manganello, Esq.
Partner, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

Panel Moderator:
Glenn C. Sheets
Managing Director, Dispute Advisory & Forensic Services, Stout Risius Ross, Inc.

Thanks to event sponsor:

Leveraging LinkedIn for Your Company and Career
2017-03-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Craft Breww City, 27843 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
Working With LinkedIn – What You Need to Know to Be Successful on Social
Thursday, March 9, 2017
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Craft Breww City
Farmington Hills, MI
The world is constantly changing. Competition is changing. The market is changing. And you know that technology can often be a disruptor and a cause of that change. But you also know that technology can be a force for good.
In this world of constant change, you need to be adapting all the time and embrace technology as a way to navigate this change. LinkedIn believes its role is to help individuals and companies navigate the 21st century global economy.
Join the SAA’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) for an evening of fun, food and learning how to utilize LinkedIn to benefit your company – and your career.
Featuring:
David Curtis
Enterprise Relationship Manager
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Registration Opening Soon!

Chinese Auto Investments Into the U.S.: Still Hot Under the Trump Administration?
2017-02-01 07:30 - 11:00 | Lear Corporation World Headquarters Auditorium, 21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI, 48033, United States
Chinese Auto Investments Into the U.S.: Still Hot Under the Trump Administration?
Hear from Two of the Leading Chinese Automakers
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
7:30 to 8:15 a.m. – Networking Breakfast
8:15 to 11:00 a.m. – Presentations and Q&A
Will China’s red-hot investments into America continue its pace with President Donald Trump now in charge?
Chinese companies invested a stunning $54 billion in the U.S. in 2016, more than quadrupling the $12 billon the year before. The auto industry is a key arena for Chinese investment, featuring acquisitions, new entrants and R&D Centers.
Learn about key players including Faraday Future and NextEV and BYD in electrics; Baidu and BAIC in autonomous drive technologies; and Fuyao Glass and Yanfeng in components.
Guangzhou Auto, Geely and BYD aim for exports to the U.S. starting in 2018. They will join the scores of other Chinese companies operating under the radar coast to coast.
Join us on Feb. 1 when two Chinese automaker executives will join Michael Dunne to provide a hands-on and up-to-date picture of the future of Chinese automotive activity in North America.

Investments in development and production of high-end products by Chinese automakers with a focus on who they key players are.
How the Chinese are entering the market including buying U.S. companies outright (e.g. Nexteer, Fisker, A123, Beijing West Industries).
Status of how the Chinese are exporting high-end cars to America as tens of thousands of China’s made Volvos, Buicks and Cadillacs are now in U.S. showrooms.
How the Chinese are expanding operations and R&D capabilities in the U.S., including California, Nevada, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Arizona and Kentucky.

Featuring:
Michael J. Dunne
President, Dunne Automotive Ltd.
Author, American Wheels, Chinese Roads

Robert Xiaochen Bao
Managing Director, EMH Group
Board Member, BAIC Motor Corp., Ltd.

Matthias H. Meyer
Deputy Director of Supply Chain Management
SAIC USA INC.

Moderator: Paul Dhruvan
Manager, Deal Advisory
KPMG LLP

Held in cooperation with:

Michael Dunne’s presentation is located in the members section.

30th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference
2017-01-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Gem Theater, 333 Madison Street, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Outlook to Examine 2017 Trends in Sales, Production, Mobility, Technology and More
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Gem Theater
333 Madison Street — Detroit, MI 48201
(free parking)
11:00 a.m. to Noon – Networking Brunch
Noon to 3 :00 p.m. – 3 Panels and Q&A
SAA’s 30th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference will kick off 2017 with a three-hour deep dive into key trends for the upcoming year. The event will feature three panels with industry experts, including the Chief Revenue Officer of the new Karma Automotive and the Chief Technology Officer from Denso.

Panel 1: Includes an economic overview, vehicle production outlook and sales forecast.
Panel 2: Examines the dealership of tomorrow, new mobility business models and highlights of the 2017 Global Automotive Consumer Study.
Panel 3: Looks to the future with Karma Automotive discussing its go-to-market strategies, and Denso looking at the latest technologies that will connect vehicles to each other.

The event has been re-formatted to include a networking brunch, and will conclude early enough for those who want to attend the AutoMobili-D Conference at NAIAS later on Jan. 8.
Outlook attendees will also receive a NAIAS Industry Preview Pass for show floor access on Wednesday, Jan. 11. (Note: YPN members, media and students do not receive NAIAS passes).
Speakers include:

Jim Taylor, Chief Revenue Officer, Karma Automotive
Doug Patton, Chief Technical Officer, Denso
Mustafa Mohatarem, Chief Economist, General Motors
Colin Langan, U.S. Autos Analyst, UBS
Michael Robinet, Managing Director, Automotive Advisory Services, IHS Markit
Praveen Chandrasekar, Consulting Director & Research Manager, Frost & Sullivan
Glenn Mercer, Independent Consultant
Joe Vitale, Global Automotive Leader, Deloitte

SAA thanks its host sponsor for the Outlook Conference — Wards Auto

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A Night of Networking and Microbrews
2016-12-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Dragonmead Microbrewery, 14600 E 11 Mile Rd ., Warren, MI, 48089, United States
Please join the SAA’s Young Professionals Network for a tour of Dragonmead’s brewing facility and networking in a casual setting.
This event is open to all members and non-members. No registration necessary.
Appetizers will be provided
Cash Bar

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Tour Munro’s Teardown and Reverse Engineering Facility
2016-12-05 07:30 - 11:00 | Munro & Associates, 1140 Centre Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
8:30 a.m. Munro Presentation
9:20 a.m. Facility Tour — Munro Benchmarking Investigation, Innovation & Implementation Center

Glimpse of advanced vehicles and technologies
New technology view: materials, processes and scanning techniques
In-depth view into product analysis and re-engineering

10:15 a.m. Q&A/Additional Networking
Join the SAA for an EXCLUSIVE TOUR of Munro & Associates’ competitive product benchmarking and teardown facilities, where products are analyzed for total accounted cost reduction and quality improvements.
The tour of the Munro Benchmarking Investigation, Innovation & Implementation Center will provide a glimpse of advanced vehicles and technologies and an in-depth view into product analysis and re-engineering. There will also be a new technology review and insight into the engineering and designs of some of the most innovative vehicles on the road today such as the BMW i3 REx, plug-in hybrid with the first high-volume produced passenger cell made of carbon fiber and the new Toyota Mirai equipped with a hydrogen fuel-cell.

Munro & Associates has more than 100,000 square feet of teardown benchmarking and reverse engineering space which provides consistent and accurate costing and advanced benchmarking to carry out “best of best” studies and real world engineering comparisons.

YPN Tailgate Party with GMC
2016-10-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Steelhorse Tavern, 1129 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy, MI, 48085, United States
Sorry…Registration is closed…
Join the SAA’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) for an evening of fun, food and learning about new GMC vehicles.
Tim O’Neill, GMC Advertising Manager, will bring a few new GMC vehicles to explore and share his unique insights.
Enjoy great networking and a variety of tailgate food (and cash bar). The event is outside so dress appropriately and bring plenty of business cards.
5:30 p.m. Registration
6:00 p.m. Vehicle Introduction
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Tailgate and Networking
$10 for Members; $20 for Non-Members

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Strategic Planning Summit
2016-09-13 13:00 - 18:30 | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, 1600 E Warren Ave., Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Registration for this event is now closed.
1:00 p.m. Registration
1:30-5:15 p.m. Presentations and Q&A
5:15-6:30 p.m. Networking Reception
The Auto industry is at a crossroad and having the right tool set and analysis is key to choosing the correct pathway. Volume growth is slowing, but remains robust at a high topline level.
The 2016 SAA Planning Summit will provide a detailed analysis of issues and trends impacting the near- and mid-term automotive market, with emphasis on North America:

Will the Economy be supportive or constrain future automotive volume?
What will be the impact of Brexit on the global automotive market?
Has the US automotive market peaked or how long can growth continue?
Is the industry financially healthy (OEMs and Suppliers) and is consolidation at the OEM or supplier level the path forward?
New OEMs are entering the industry and model introductions are very high, making it extremely competitive with low margin for error.
Regulations will continue to push the industry and impact volume, component use as well as strategies to meet future requirements, while still giving consumes what they want to drive.

Session 1: Near-term Automotive Review and Outlook
The outlook for the automotive market over the next few years covering current and future volume trends and factors affecting growth and financial health, including risks and opportunities.
Speakers include:

Moderated by J Ferron, Crain Communications
Jim Meil, ACT Research
Itay Michaeli, Citi Investment Research and Analysis
Jeff Schuster, LMC Automotive

Session 2: Supplier Challenges in New Automotive Near-term Automotive Environment
The automotive market continues in a rapid state of change. What are the risks in working with new OEMs?

To invest or not invest – Do you believe the volumes?
Best practices in risk assessment and how to protect yourself

Growth will not continue at the previous pace indefinitely, so how to plan for slower growth

Planning for recession or growth stall
Top risks to mid-term supplier future and how to mitigate without losing opportunity

Speakers include:

Vice president from MPG
Supplier executive TBD

Session 3: Competition, Consolidation, Regulation pressure (CAFE, CARB, other)
FCA is looking for merger, Nissan controls Mitsubishi, VW is under pressure, what’s next? Are regulations too stringent to meet legally and what risks do they hold for industry? Are low fuel prices here to stay and can EVs flourish in this environment? Role of Light Weighting and powertrain advanced technology? Competitive advantage?
Speakers include:

Abey Abraham, Ducker Worldwide
David Andrea, Center for Automotive Research

Registration for this event is now closed.

Summer Evening Series -- The Future of Mobility
2016-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | MI
The Future of Mobility
Presented By: MSU EMBA Alumni Association and Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA)
What does the future of mobility look like and how will it affect me? This is a question many of us in southeast Michigan and across the world are asking ourselves. The MSU Executive MBA Alumni Association and SAA invites you to a panel discussion looking at many of the factors and trends that are impacting mobility today as well as in the future. Topics will include a look at global and local economic factors, design and technology trends, advances in data utilized in mobile applications and the impact of mobility on the Internet of Things.
SAA members and guests will enjoy a strolling dinner, networking and insights from industry leaders at the SAA’s fifth annual Summer Evening Series event.
Agenda:
6:00 p.m. Networking/Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. Welcome/Opening Comments/Presentations
8:00 p.m. Q&A
8:30 p.m. Afterglow Networking

Speaker/topics include:

Antonio Doblas-Madrid
Associate Professor of Economics, Michigan State University

What economic trends are impacting mobility?

Mike Crane
Vice President, Body & Security Interior Division, Continental Automotive
How is digitalization impacting mobility? What new business models and economic revenue streams are emerging?

Dhirendra Verma
Vice President, Engineering Analytics, Altair Engineering
How are engineering analytics and material trends impacting vehicle weight, energy consumption, and styling?
On-line registration is now closed.
You can also register on-site prior to the event on June 22.

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OEM Purchasing Executives Share Insights
2016-05-17 07:30 - 11:00 | AAM, One Dauch Drive, Detroit, MI, 48211, United States
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO ALLOW TIME FOR ON-SITE REGISTRATION.

Annual OEM Purchasing Summit to Examine Supplier-OEM Relationships

One of the most popular events of the Society of Automotive Analysts is the annual OEM Purchasing Summit. Purchasing executives from the Big 6 Automakers will join Dr. John Henke to discuss their companies’ purchasing strategies and the state of relationships between OEMs and suppliers.
Henke will kick-off the Summit presenting the results of the 16th annual N.A. Automotive Buyer-Supplier Relations study. Based on attendee feedback, the event will feature extended time for questions and answers.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Looking to promote your company to other industry leaders and customers? Sponsorships are affordable and packed with value. E-mail saa@agilisdetroit.com for more details.
John Henke, Jr. Ph.D.
President
Planning Perspectives, Inc.

Jim Holloway
General Manager, Supplier Relations
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Ermal Faulkner
Director of Purchasing — The Americas
Ford Motor Co.

Sig Huber
Director – Global Supplier Relations and Risk Management
FCA US LLC

Tom Lake
Vice President, N.A. Purchasing
Honda North America, Inc.

Chandra Vasser
Director, Facilities/Services Purchasing
Nissan North America

Chris Naegeli
Executive Director, Purchasing
General Motors

Jacqui Dedo, industry advisor and veteran supplier executive, will moderate the extended Q&A session.
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Future of Urban Mobility
2016-05-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Craft (Underneath Bastone), 419 Main Street, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
Join the SAA’s Young Professionals Network for an evening with Zafar Razzacki to discuss GM’s ride-sharing service, Maven.
Zafar Razzacki
UX and Marketing Lead,
Urban Mobility at General Motors

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Balancing the Benefits of Lightweighting
2016-04-19 07:30 - 11:30 | AAIG, 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI, 48034, United States
Lightweighting May Not Be a New Concept, But It Has Never Been More Critical
Over the past several years, the term “lightweighting” has become normal jargon in the auto industry. Lightweighting has become a necessity for OEMs to achieve aggressive fuel efficiency targets which is forcing the industry to react quickly.
The efforts to reduce the weight of components extend to nearly every auto supplier, and the importance of research and development in achieving these gains has never been greater. In addition, developments in materials use have helped manufacturers reduce vehicle weight.
The SAA will examine the challenges that need to be overcome in implementing new, lightweighting technologies and try to answer: can weight reduction be achieved quickly at low cost, or even by removing costs, and without risk to performance or safety? Because much of the low-hanging fruit has already been implemented, OEMs face real-world challenges in finding cost-effective ways to continue implementing further reduction solutions needed to offset weight gains due to increased demand for comfort, convenience and safety technologies.
Register today for this important and timely event which will feature diverse experts and allow plenty of time for Q&A.
Speakers include:

Laura Anderson
President & CEO
Aluminum Blanking Company, Inc.

Laurent Chappuis
Technical Expert, Lightweight Stampings
Ford Vehicle Operations

Michael Robinet
Managing Director
IHS Automotive

Vishwas Shankar
Program Manager
Frost & Sullivan

Sandra Walker
Engineering Group Manager, Global Vehicle Mass Strategy
General Motors

Moderator: Vincent P. Pavlak
Partner
KPMG

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A Night of Networking and Wine
2016-03-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Michigan By The Bottle, 29932 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, 48073, United States
An Evening of Networking…and Wine Tasting
Join the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) for an evening of networking and exclusive access to automotive professionals.
Meet with the SAA Board of Directors and engage with industry experts to exchange ideas and opinions, while enjoying some of the finest wines made in Michigan and local produce.

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