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Automotive Industry expert Jason Stein presents a podcast focused on the automotive industry. It launched in 2022 and covers various industry topics, trends, and projections that are impacting the future of automotive. Jason will interview some of the industry’s key thought leaders and industry insiders. The podcast will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Pandora with new episodes that will be featured weekly.

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When Good Parts Get Blamed: Why Replacement Isn’t Root Cause

2026/10/29

The part got replaced, and the problem went away, but Warner Norcross + Judd attorney and partner Ashley Racette explains why that doesn’t prove it was the culprit, and how a rushed call on root cause can cost suppliers millions on this episode of Automotive Insiders.

Just in Time Delivery — When it Really Matters

2026/10/22

When a plant is hours from a line-down, ground freight isn’t an option, and a helicopter might be. Nick McMahon of McMahon Airborne Logistics joins Jason Stein to explain how one phone call puts a part in the air, and how a company that started with one leased helicopter in 1980 became automotive’s last-resort delivery partner.

Driving Continuous Improvement When Demand Stagnates

2026/09/17

With growth stalled across the automotive supply chain, Redzone President Ken Fisher explains why suppliers can no longer count on rising OEM volume to protect their margins. Ken and host Jason Stein dig into why the fastest path to profitability right now runs through the frontline — not the capital budget.

Is the Car Itself Becoming 'The Driver' in Court?

2026/09/10

Jennifer Dukarski of Butzel joins host Jason Stein to break down AI's legal landmines for automotive suppliers — and previews Butzel's September 17 "Ts & Cs Update”

Testing a Powertrain Mix That's in Flux

2026/08/06

BEV market share has slid from 10% to 6% in just a few quarters; hybrids are picking up the slack, and the regulatory ground keeps shifting under everyone's feet. Ian Smith of UL Solutions joins the program to break down what it actually takes to validate and certify a vehicle — battery, charger, fluids and all — when nobody's sure which powertrain wins next.

How to Gain Leverage in Negotiations

2026/07/16

On the latest Automotive Insiders, Matthew Smith, President and CEO of 3C Software, breaks down why suppliers who build their own bottom-up cost model — rather than reacting to whatever number a customer offers — walk into negotiations with real leverage. He and host Jason Stein follow that discipline into today's tariff-driven pricing environment, where suppliers who can reprice in hours instead of weeks are the ones winning the bids, the others lose.

Unlocking What’s Next in Supplier M&A

2026/07/02

On the latest Automotive Insiders, Greg Urban of Greenwich Capital breaks down the forces reshaping automotive M&A and what suppliers need to know to prepare for the next wave of deals.

Adapting to Automotive's New Production Reality

2026/06/25

Recorded live at the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Southern Supplier Summit in Greenville, S.C., Jason Stein sits down with Danielle Momany of MEMA OE and Tim Morris of Tohoom to discuss shifting production forecasts, supplier profitability, RFQ strategy, commercial issue management, and the tools suppliers need to navigate an increasingly volatile automotive landscape.

Tariffs, EV Delays and Risk: What Suppliers Need to Know Now

2026/06/11

Tariffs. EV program delays. Contract disputes. Workforce shortages. For automotive suppliers, the challenges aren't arriving one at a time—they're colliding all at once. Today, we're joined by David DeVine of Butzel to discuss how suppliers can navigate one of the most complex operating environments the industry has faced in years.

How Lucerne is Creating Opportunity in Chaos

2026/06/04

Tariffs and supply chain disruption aren’t going away—but they can be leveraged. Mary Buchzeiger, CEO of Lucerne International, explains how suppliers can unlock cash flow, improve control, and turn volatility into opportunity.

Moving from AI Theory to AI Execution

2026/05/28

Forget AI hype—most suppliers don’t need smarter tools, they need better workflows. William Crane of OrbAid breaks down why “CLAW” may be the real key to turning AI into results.

Solving for Scale with AI

2026/05/21

Automotive manufacturers are still managing billions in direct spend through email and spreadsheets. Spencer Penn, co-founder and CEO of Lightsource.ai, explains how aligning engineering, procurement, and suppliers at the BOM level can unlock speed, efficiency, and cost savings.

Why Ireland is Full of Opportunity for Suppliers

2026/05/14

The next competitive advantage for suppliers may come down to geography. Tony Hayes of IDA Ireland breaks down why Ireland is emerging as a strategic location for automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.

How AI is Affecting Risk

2026/05/07

Today’s vehicles are as much software platforms as they are machines — and that’s changing everything for suppliers. Partners Vanessa Miller and Nicholas Ellis of Foley & Lardner LLP break down how IP, data, and AI are reshaping contracts, risk, and ownership in the automotive industry.

Contracts for Today’s Reality

2026/04/30

Automotive suppliers are facing rising costs, shifting tariffs, and contracts that weren’t built for today’s reality. Foley & Lardner LLP partners Nicholas Ellis and Vanessa Miller explain how suppliers can protect margins, find leverage, and rethink their approach in a volatile market.