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 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 episodes that highlight the core mission of their show: preparing leaders in the auto industry for the future.First up is TS Tech's innovative approach to MMOG/LE standard implementation. They share how Wendy and Jeff, key figures in MMOG/LE compliance, shed light on the often-overlooked material side of the supply chain. Next, they explore risk management with insights from Christopher Mattingly, former VP of Transportation for Stellantis, who underscores the critical need for risk management in supply chains, sharing practical advice on contingency planning.Shifting gears to the EV space, they revisit the comeback story of Volta Truck, an EV startup, showing how important training and alignment are in overcoming challenges in the auto industry.In another segment, Terry and Jan delve into the enduring relevance of EDI, with Fred Coe likening it to the industry's lifeblood, and touch on the potential of new technologies like APIs. They also discuss QAD's Red Zone in an episode with Kevin Shayer, who explains how implementing the connected workforce solution boosted their company's productivity and engagement.The final highlight is the episode with Mike Payoink, whose passion for moving beyond spreadsheets to a standardized, automated process across different plants demonstrates the significant benefits of real-time visibility and collaboration in managing quality and supplier issues.In a captivating wrap-up, they identify five key success factors drawn from their extensive podcast journey, offering listeners actionable advice for navigating the future of the auto supply chain.Themes discussed in this episode:The importance of implementing the Materials Management Operations Guideline (MMOG/LE) and overcoming compliance challengesThe necessity of effective risk management and contingency planning in supply chainsThe role of teamwork and education in achieving compliance and operational successExploring the EV space with insights on an EV startup’s recovery strategiesThe importance of comprehensive training and cross-functional collaboration in the automotive industryUnderstanding the enduring significance of EDI in the automotive supply chainIdentifying and reinforcing the key success factors that contribute to success in the automotive supply chainFeatured on this episode: Name: Terry OnicaTitle: Director, Automotive at QADAbout: For two decades, Terry has been the automotive vertical director of this provider of manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning software and supply chain solutions. Her career began in supply chain in the late 1980s when she led a team to implement Electronic Data Interchange for all the Ford assembly and component plants.Connect: LinkedInName: Jan GriffithsTitle: President and Founder, Gravitas Detroit About: Jan is the architect of cultural change in the automotive industry. As the President and...

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