Co-hosted by auto industry veterans, “Auto Supply Chain Prophets” aims to change perceptions about profitability
QAD Inc. today announced its participation in the launch of the first podcast dedicated solely to global automotive supply chain issues, called “Auto Supply Chain Prophets”. Co-hosted by QAD Director of Automotive, Terry Onica and Quistem President, Cathy Fisher, and produced by Gravitas Detroit Founder and President, Jan Griffiths, the podcast can be found on the Auto Supply Chain Prophets website or any major podcast platform.
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“That’s a costly misperception that we aim to correct, because the supply chain is where the money is.”
The biweekly series features interviews with high-profile automotive industry executives and thought leaders who have successfully leveraged their supply chains to boost organizational profitability. Co-hosts Terry Onica and Cathy Fisher share over 70 years of combined automotive manufacturing, quality and supply chain expertise to help suppliers and OEMs discover hidden profits. In a concise, 20-minute format, the “Prophets” and their guests discuss actionable insights for improving the supply chain.
“The automotive industry, like most manufacturing segments, doesn’t typically view the supply chain as a driver of profits,” said co-host Cathy Fisher. “That’s a costly misperception that we aim to correct, because the supply chain is where the money is.”
Supply chain inefficiencies and disruptions cost manufacturers billions of dollars in lost production and sales each year. But OEMs and major suppliers can turn the supply chain into a competitive advantage by focusing on improvements in QAD’s 24 essential supply chain processes. It’s these 24 processes that form the basis of the podcast’s discussions.
“Today’s sprawling, diverse, global supply chains inherently pose great risks to manufacturers and can make or break an enterprise,” said co-host Terry Onica. “But these companies can succeed by refocusing their operations from manufacturing-centric to supply chain-focused.”
