Watch: Supply Chain Update – coronavirus crisis impacts and US election implications (EP.1)

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Watch the return of the Livestream Hour as a new season begins, featuring insights and interviews with experts and decision-makers on navigating the global automotive supply chain through transformation, technological change and uncertain times.

In this episode, we share updated global vehicle production forecasts from our special guest Joe McCabe, CEO and president at automotive data specialists AutoForecast Solutions, and discuss the key drivers and trends impacting vehicle production and supply chain. In the wake of determining the results of the US presidential election, we unpack what the significance of a Biden or Trump victory would mean for the automotive industry and global trade. We also analyse what the latest restrictions from the Covid-19 crisis will mean for the automotive supply chain, while exploring how global platform architecture is developing with opportunities for suppliers and logistics providers.

We also take a brief look back at some of the highlights and key insight from Season 1 of the Livestream Hour and from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live virtual conference – including the changes, technologies and partnerships that will matter most to automotive supply chains and logistics.

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Special Guest

Joe McCabe
CEO & President
AutoForecast Solutions

Joe McCabe leads data specialist AutoForecast Solutions (AFS), including its global light vehicle production and sales, powertrain, drivetrain, and alternative propulsion forecasts. He leads a team of analysts dedicated to the automotive sector covering data, planning software solutions and in identifying new business opportunities whilst mitigating risk. McCabe has more than 25 years’ experience in automotive forecasting including at leading firms including AutoFacts, PwC and AutomotiveCompass before AFS. He has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University and an MBA from Pennsylvania State University

Moderator

Christopher Ludwig
Editor-in-Chief
Automotive Logistics, Ultima Media

Christopher Ludwig is responsible for editorial production and strategy across Ultima Media’s global automotive media platforms, including Automotive Logistics, Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, Car Design News and its business intelligence unit, Automotive from Ultima Media. He’s covered the automotive industry and supply chain for 15 years and has nearly 20 years’ experience in the media and publishing business. He has an MsC from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

The Livestream Hour is produced by Christopher Ludwig, Richard Logan and Neemish Ladwa. Please contact us if you are interested in participating.

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