We really can’t predict the future … because nobody can. What we can do, though, is help auto manufacturers recognize, prepare for, and profit from whatever comes next. Auto Supply Chain Prophets gives you timely and relevant insights and best practices from industry leaders.
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Taking a Break for Memorial Day — New Episode Drops Next Week
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2:05At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here No full episode this week—but Jan Griffiths jumps on the mic with a quick Memorial Day update. She takes a moment to thank all military personnel, past and present, for their service and lets listeners…
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Inside the Tariff Crisis: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Do Now
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33:05At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Tariffs are back—and this time, it’s chaos. In this episode, Ambrose Conroy walks us through what’s happening in Washington as of April 28th, where policy shifts are fast and unpredictable. With talk o…
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Redefining Automotive Quality in a Rapidly Changing Industry
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20:59At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here What does quality really mean in today's automotive world—when the supply chain is shifting, the tech is evolving daily, and the pressure to get it right has never been higher? Scott Trantham is here t…
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Procurement in Motion: How SRM Drives Better, Faster Supplier Decisions
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26:30At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode, we get real about a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in automotive: the strain on supplier relationships. With tariffs, lead time cuts, and constant disruptions, the old …
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Not Just Talk: What Intentional Supply Chain Transformation Really Looks Like
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24:57At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Most supply chain leaders say they're transforming—but are they really? Or are they just rearranging the same old playbook? In this episode, Maria Villablanca joins Jan, Terry, and Jim to unpack what r…
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Tariffs, EV Struggles, and Policy: Can Auto Suppliers Keep Up?
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30:10At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Tariffs are back. The EV transition is shaky. Autonomous vehicles are still a question mark. The auto industry is staring down a future full of uncertainty, and suppliers are stuck in the middle of it …
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Tech, Sustainability, & Talent: How Martinrea Is Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow
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27:23At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here The automotive supply chain isn't what it used to be. Between shifting global policies, evolving AI capabilities, and the relentless push for sustainability, the pressure is on. And if you're not think…
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Inside Magna’s Strategy: Winning Business Through Early Customer Collaboration
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28:25What’s the secret to securing big wins in the automotive industry? According to Guillermo Cano, Chief Customer Engineer at Magna International, it all starts with early customer collaboration. Instead of waiting for contracts to be awarded, Guillermo and his team invest in relationships early, working alongside customers to develop smarter solution…
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Speed, Data, and Collaboration: QAD and AIAG on Automotive Supply Chains
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28:59At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here The Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast is relaunching with a significant milestone—10,000 downloads—and a new partnership with QAD and AIAG. To mark the occasion, Jan Griffiths sits down with Anton Chi…
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Mark Your Calendar: Auto Supply Chain Prophets Relaunches on February 3rd!
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1:46At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Big news for Auto Supply Chain Prophets! Jan Griffiths shares that the podcast is taking a short break as the team prepares to relaunch on February 3rd! What’s new? A brand-new co-host and a partnershi…
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Start 2025 Right: Episodes Every Supply Chain Leader Needs to Hear
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9:29At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here 2024 is coming to a close, and it’s that time when we reflect on what we’ve achieved and, more importantly, what we’ll do differently in the year ahead. But here’s the hard truth: in the automotive ind…
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The Reinvention Mindset for Supply Chain Leaders with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva
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32:20At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Is your organization ready to thrive in a world of constant disruption? Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Chief Reinvention Officer and founder of the Reinvention Academy joins Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths on A…
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Embracing Ethical AI for Future-Ready Automotive Supply Chains
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28:01At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here AI is revolutionizing the automotive supply chain, but how do leaders harness its potential while staying true to ethical principles? In this episode, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths dive deep into…
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What's Next for EDI? Be Part of the AIAG Survey
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20:10At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Are APIs the future of automotive data exchange? Fred Coe, the chair of AIAG’s business-to-business committee and Global B2B and Portal Leader at General Motors, believes they might be. In this episode…
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At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. Today, we are taking a break. This episode will air on November 4th, and both Terry and I will be at the QAD Transform c…
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SMMT’s Role in Shaping UK Automotive Supply Chain
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21:40At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here We're no strangers to challenges in the auto industry, especially when it comes to supply chain management. We've seen it all in the US with our OEMs and Tier One suppliers, but what about across the p…
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Supplier Relationship Management: Driving Success in Modern Supply Chains
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23:33At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths explore one of the industry's most overlooked but critical aspects: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)…
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Why Every Supply Chain Needs an Army of Problem Solvers
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22:54At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, Beth Crowley, Chief Resilience Officer and president of the Crowley Group, joins hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths to dive into the topic of…
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Transforming Supply Chains: Aludyne’s People-First, Tech-Driven Approach
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25:35At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of Auto Supply Chain Prophets, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths sat down with Alan Shevela, Global VP of Supply Chain and Quality at Aludyne, to talk about the company's push to inno…
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Leading the Charge: Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Leaders
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34:56At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths sit down with Jim Liegghio, a seasoned supply chain expert with over 25 years of experience in the automotive in…
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At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Sometimes, the daily grind can become all-consuming, whether you're running a supply chain, managing a manufacturing plant, or even producing a podcast. Jan Griffiths and Terry Onica know this all too …
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Meet the Software Supplier in 600 Million Vehicles
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27:15At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this Auto Supply Chain Prophets episode, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths explore the world of automotive software and technology with their guest, Manoj Karwa, Chief Revenue Officer for the Amer…
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Celebrating 6 of 60: Review of the Best Supply Chain Practices from our Podcast
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28:32At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this special milestone episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, co-hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths celebrate reaching their 60th episode by revisiting six key moments from previous epi…
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The Route to Success: Understanding Transportation Dynamics in Supply Chain Management
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29:02At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths interview Christopher Mattingly, a seasoned veteran of over 40 years in the automotive industry. Being a r…
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Inside Global Trade, Compliance, and Logistics
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26:20At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths dive into the complexities of global trade, compliance, and logistics with their guest, Jeff Peterson, Dir…
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Collaborative Excellence: Merging Quality and Supply Chain
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25:18At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, co-hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths welcome Steve Povenz, a recognized leader in automotive quality, to discuss the crucial integration of …
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AutoCulture 2.0: Shifting Leadership and Culture in the Auto Supply Chain
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25:12At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths switch things up as Terry interviews Jan about her new book, AutoCulture 2.0. The conversation starts with…
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Lessons Learned in a CPO's Transition from Auto to Life Sciences
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20:40At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In the latest episode of the Auto Supply Chain Profits podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths interview Carrie Uhl, who is the Chief Procurement Officer at Danaher Corporation. Carrie shares her …
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Start Your Sustainability and Profitability Journey with Our New E-book
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20:52At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths are joined by Cathy Fisher and Alexis Scipio to talk about their new eBook called "Delivering on the Promi…
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Volta Truck's Electrifying Comeback to EV Business
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22:50At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Jan Griffiths and Terry Onica welcome Shiv Tailor, the VP of Enterprise Technology for Volta Trucks, to discuss the challenging journey …
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Driving Supply Chain Efficiency: TS Tech's MMOG/LE Journey
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21:17At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths discuss the importance of improving supply chain efficiency in the auto industry. They are joined by Wendy…
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Driving the Future: AIAG's Leadership in the EVolving Industry
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30:27At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths interview Matt Pohlman, the CEO of Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). They discuss the organization'…
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The Future of Supply Chain: Technology, Digitalization, and Industry Standards
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27:57At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, Jan Griffiths and Terry Onica interview Robert Cameron, Chairman of the Board at Odette International and VDA's Head of Production, Logistics,…
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ZNL Energy: The Next Unicorn in Battery Technology?
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29:10At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here The demand for reliable battery solutions has surged as the auto industry moves towards EVs. In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, hosts Jan and Terry tackle the critical issues su…
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Supply Chain Dynamics: Technology, ESG Regulations, and Strategic Collaboration
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22:54At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths welcome Nichole Felton, Vice President of Supply Chain for ZF North America and board member for AIAG. Nic…
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Lean Manufacturing: Thriving or Dying in Today's Automotive Supply Chain
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26:36At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Explore the transformative impact of Lean principles on automotive supply chains with Beth Crowley, President of The Crowley Group. Gain a clear understanding of Lean's philosophy, practical applicatio…
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2023 Playback: Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Summary
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20:14At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here As we enter 2024, the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast celebrates another successful year as the go-to source for industry knowledge and content for our dedicated audience. For two seasons and across…
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The crucial role of risk management in future supply chains
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21:26White Paper - Leveraging Risk Management In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Cathy Fisher, Terry Onica, and Jan Griffiths explore the critical topic of risk management in the automotive supply chain. The conversation commenced with the hosts sharing their experience with an EV startup, underlining the crucial role of ro…
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How electric vehicles are transforming supply chain dynamics
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26:44At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths converse with Michael Robinet, Executive Director at S&P Global Mobility. They discussed recent disr…
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Building a Future-Ready Supply Chain through Digitization, Sustainability, and Diversity
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30:44At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths engage in a compelling conversation with Anthony Emery, the Supply Chain and Logistics Director for PHINIA…
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Preparing the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders through Innovative Education, Gamification, and Talent Focus
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21:59At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths are joined by Thomas Kull, a professor of operations and supply chain management at Arizona State Universi…
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UAW Strike, Supply Chain Turmoil, and Their Role in the EV Journey
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30:36At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths engage thought leader Paul Eichenberg in a comprehensive discussion about the ongoing strikes within…
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Preparing for Post-Strike Success in Automotive Supply Chains
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29:28At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths sit down with Bill Hurles, former executive director of supply chain for General Motors, to discuss the current …
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Shaping the Future: Why Talent Development Is Paramount in Automotive Supply Chains
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29:24At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, Naseem Malik, the Managing Director of MRA Global Sourcing, brings his extensive 25 years of supply chain expertise to the table. He joins hos…
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ESG in the Automotive Industry: Embracing Sustainability for Global Supply Chains
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24:29At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In the latest episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Cathy Fisher, Terry Onica, and Jan Griffiths dive into the dynamic realm of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) standards in…
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Revving Up the Supply Chain: Exploring the Future of Automotive EDI
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26:15At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, we dive deep into the world of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and its pivotal role in the automotive supply chain. We have a special guest …
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At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode, hosts Cathy Fisher, Terry Onica, and co-host, Jan Griffiths share a roadmap to success in the automotive supply chain. The roadmap comprises five crucial steps that aim to help organiz…
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The Future of Supply Chain and Quality Management in the Auto Industry
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23:15At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here MMOGLE and IATF cross reference document In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, The hosts, Cathy Fisher and Terry Onica, along with the Co-host, Jan Griffiths take a broad picture o…
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10x Impact: Revolutionizing the Role of Procurement
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25:33At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, we interviewed Phil Ideson, Managing Director of the Art of Procurement, who is on a mission to revolutionize (10X) the impact of procurement …
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Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in the EV Startup World
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19:05At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets, Andreas Bareid, head of e-mobility for QAD shares his insights on the topic of e-mobility and supply chain management. He highlights the advantages an…
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