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Ahead of the Curve: Rethinking Capacity: A Critical Step Toward Strengthening the North American Automotive Supply Chain
June 14, 2025
As the automotive industry continues to respond to shifting trade and tariff policies, manufacturers across North America are reassessing their supply chain strategies. A key driver in this shift is the push to bring more...
Ahead of the Curve: Forecasting Corner: Investment Certainty is Critical
June 14, 2025
Much has been written about the challenging operating environment within the North American automotive ecosystem. Suppliers and OEMs alike were never trained either in business school or past experiences for the erratic trade and...
Ahead of the Curve: Q1 2025 President's Update
March 29, 2025
As the first quarter of 2025 comes to a close, it’s clear we are experiencing a significant paradigm shift—not only in our political climate, but in how trade, manufacturing, and economic competitiveness are being discussed across...
Ahead of the Curve: Forecasting Corner: The World Re-Regionalizes
March 29, 2025
As the global automotive industry faces yet another crisis, this one man-made, the U.S. tariff/trade restructuring effort underscores critical structural shifts. Several governments have and will continue to intensify the “build...
MEMA Advocacy: Always Working for Suppliers
February 03, 2025
Dear MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Members, The aftermarket is facing a defining moment. From trade disputes to the fight for Right to REPAIR, the policies shaping our industry’s future are being written right now and MEMA is making...
Ahead of the Curve: Commercial Vehicle Insights
November 06, 2024
By: Rob Allerton, Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Membership In 2024, the commercial vehicle and trailer production landscape is facing significant challenges. Recent forecasts, including insights from MEMA's OE Vehicle...
Ahead of the Curve: Industry Insights
November 06, 2024
By: Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy & Research In the past 4.5 years since the pandemic lock downs in the U.S., suppliers have faced a myriad of challenges ranging from supply chain shocks and labor market disruptions...
Ahead of the Curve: Sponsored Content (IDA Ireland)
November 06, 2024
IDA Ireland is the agency responsible for attracting and retaining foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ireland. We provide strategic support and consultancy services to help companies set up and expand their operations in Ireland...
Ahead of the Curve: Butzel Legal Corner
August 07, 2024
By Leslie Alan Glick, Shareholder and Chair, International Trade and Customs Specialty Team Butzel, Washington, DC ( Glick@butzel.com) When Henry Ford was developing his River Rouge plant, he manufactured most of the components...
Ahead of the Curve: MEMA OE Membership Team Expands
August 07, 2024
We're excited to share that our Membership Team has grown, enabling us to better serve your needs and enhance the value of your MEMA membership. This growth reflects our commitment to providing unparalleled support and ensuring...