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Automotive Insiders

Jason Stein
Automotive Industry
Electric Vehicles
Tariffs
Sustainability
Automotive Supply Chain
Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain
USMCA
Supply Chain Management
Rivian
Software-Defined Vehicles
Labor Market
Skill Gap
Oems
Software Defined Vehicles
Over-the-Air Updates
Battery Electric Vehicles
China
Internal Combustion Engines
MEMA

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 Pando... more

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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 navig... more

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.

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.

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, ... more

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.

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 ... more

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... more

AI in automotive is no longer a concept—it’s a competitive advantage, but only if you know where to apply it. On this episode of Automotive Insiders, Ajay Chawla, CEO of OnTrac AI, breaks down how OEMs, suppliers, and fleet operators are turning AI i... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Buchzeiger
CEO of Lucerne International
Lucerne International
Episode: How Lucerne is Creating Opportunity in Chaos
William Crane
CEO of OrbAid
OrbAid
Episode: Moving from AI Theory to AI Execution
Spencer Penn
Co-founder and CEO of Lightsource.ai
Lightsource.ai
Episode: Solving for Scale with AI
Tony Hayes
Representative from IDA Ireland
IDA Ireland
Episode: Why Ireland is Full of Opportunity for Suppliers
Vanessa Miller
Partner at Foley & Lardner
Foley & Lardner
Episode: How AI is Affecting Risk
Nick Ellis
Partner at Foley & Lardner
Foley & Lardner
Episode: How AI is Affecting Risk
Ajay Chawla
Founder/Leader at OnTrac AI (guest on the episode)
OnTrac AI
Episode: The Real-World Impact of AI
Jennifer Dudley
Partner at Warner Norcross and Judd, focuses on corporate law and M&A with a specialty in representing automotive suppliers
Warner Norcross and Judd
Episode: An Inside View of Supplier M&A and Tariff Reimbursements
Javier Varela
Chief Operating Officer at Rivian
Rivian
Episode: Inside the Rivian Story - Part 1

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Jason Stein
Host of Automotive Insiders
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Moving from AI Theory to AI Execution
Q: Given the scale of the challenge, what's your point of view on what suppliers can realistically do to meet their sustainability targets?
Focus on identifying actual work streams, moving from one-off projects to scalable practices, and copying successful implementations across similar sites to achieve broader impact without requiring more staff or budget.
Solving for Scale with AI
Q: How does transparency in the BOM and supplier bids change the bidding process and prevent back-and-forth that slows a launch?
A collaborative platform eliminates mismatches in drawings and BOMs by ensuring everyone works from a common set of data, reducing rework and accelerating consensus.
Solving for Scale with AI
Q: You've discussed the limitations of traditional procurement tools that focus on indirect spend. How does your approach differ when dealing with direct, highly engineered materials?
The approach starts with engineering data and BOMs, not sourcing; it includes end-to-end lifecycle management from PLM to ERP, supplier collaboration at the BOM level, and ongoing cost visibility, which reduces misalignment and speeds decision-making.
Solving for Scale with AI
Q: What is SPEC2Scale, and how does Lightsource enable R&D, engineering, and procurement to collaborate cross-functionally rather than the traditional handoff?
Lightsource reframes procurement to be upstream of engineering, integrating with PLMs and BOMs to facilitate early collaboration with suppliers, enabling real-time iteration on design and cost, instead of a post-design, post-handover process.
Why Ireland is Full of Opportunity for Suppliers
Q: What does the support look like in practice for automotive suppliers—site selection, incentives, talent, partnerships, or all of the above?
The support covers the full spectrum: a sounding board and strategic discussions, assistance with site selection, access to incentives, talent pipelines, and fostering partnerships with local players and educational institutions to build a sustainable footprint.

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What is Automotive Insiders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across lately published episodes, the show centers on the business of automotive manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on procurement, supply chain resilience, software and AI-enabled transformation, and strategic industry shifts. Listeners get practical guidance on negotiating contracts, managing margins amid volatility, and deploying digital tools to connect design, production, and suppliers. Guests range from C-level operators at EV startups to leading law firms, software vendors, and industry analysts, offering both operational tactics and policy/market context. A notable strength is the mix of hands-on manufacturing insights (leadership, lean processes, and supplier collaboration) with high-level strategy (tariff impacts, M&A, and soft... more

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1. Mary Buchzeiger
2. William Crane
3. Spencer Penn
4. Tony Hayes
5. Vanessa Miller
6. Nick Ellis
7. Ajay Chawla
8. Jennifer Dudley

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