OESA GUIDES SUPPLIERS THROUGH THE AUTOMOTIVE MINEFIELD - AUTOLINE THIS WEEK 2213

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This Autoline This Week episode features Julie Fream, CEO of OESA, discussing critical challenges facing automotive suppliers. The primary concerns highlighted are the persistent shortage of skilled talent and the need to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, particularly electrification and autonomous driving. Suppliers are also deeply worried about market uncertainty, specifically the potential negative impacts of NAFTA renegotiations and the imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs, which could lead to job losses and reduced competitiveness. Fream emphasizes the importance of modernizing workplace culture to attract and retain younger generations of workers and advocates for OESA's role in educating policymakers and bridging the gap between traditional suppliers and Silicon Valley innovators. The discussion also touches on the evolving relationship between OEMs and suppliers, noting an overall improvement towards partnership, especially for high-tech providers.