THE SUPPLY STRAIN - AUTOLINE THIS WEEK 1708

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This episode of Autoline This Week, filmed at the North American International Auto Show, delves into the critical issue of automotive supplier strain. Host John McElroy and guests Neil De Koker (OESA), Michael Martini (Bridgestone), and Doug Grimm (Grede) discuss how suppliers, having cut manufacturing capacity over the past five years to save costs, are now struggling to meet the resurgent demand from the automotive industry. The discussion highlights the delicate balance suppliers face, constrained by an uncertain economic outlook while trying to ramp up production. The core takeaway is the significant pressure on the supply chain, impacting the industry's ability to fully capitalize on current market strength.