Manufacturing Excellence Summit: Automotive Leaders Forum
May 7 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
How Automotive Suppliers Are Adapting to Forecast Volatility, OEM Pressure, and Operational Challenges
Join automotive manufacturing leaders in Detroit on May 7 for a focused discussion on what’s working right now across Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers
Featuring perspectives from automotive manufacturing, lean experts, ERP/EDI specialists, and automation leaders.
👉 Reserve Your Spot: https://content.encompass-inc.com/automotive-executive-forum
Why This Matters Now
Automotive suppliers are being asked to do more with less.
Forecast instability is disrupting planning.
OEM requirements around EDI and compliance continue to increase.
Margins are tightening under rising costs.
Workforce challenges and operational complexity are accelerating.
The question is no longer if change is happening—it’s how to respond effectively.
What You’ll Actually Gain
- How suppliers are managing forecasting uncertainty
- Where ERP and EDI are creating bottlenecks (and how to fix them)
- What lean looks like under real margin pressure
- How automation and AI are being applied today
- Practical ways to improve operational visibility and control
Who Should Attend
- VP / Director of Operations
- Plant Managers
- Presidents / Owners
- CFOs supporting manufacturing operations
From:
- Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive suppliers
- OEM-adjacent manufacturers