In these challenging times, the automotive industry needs a respected, trusted and reliable source for information. It is the mission of the Society of Automotive Analysts to be what the industry needs – the Automotive Thought Leaders. The SAA aims to provide timely and useful data and a forum for the discussion and dissemination of ideas, concepts and solutions.
SAA's Mission
“We feel good about our progress but it is still not good enough. We did not grow up to be adequate. We are not taking our foot off the accelerator. Ford is going in the right direction and improving supplier relations. We need to keep accelerating.”
Next Event: SAA Networking Breakfast, August 25, 2010
The State of Raw Material Costs and How Suppliers Are Coping
Join the SAA at its next Networking Breakfast as it examines the state of raw materials and how
suppliers are coping. You will hear from Kim Korth, president and CEO, IRN, Inc., who will recap the findings of the 2010 IRN Material Pricing Survey and discuss supplier negotiation strategies. An open panel discussion will follow and allow you to interact with supplier execs and discover how they are coping with material pricing volatility.
Register today by clicking here.
REGISTER TODAY: Managing the New Reality
7th Annual Strategic Planning Summit
You won’t want to miss the annual SAA Strategic Planning Summit on September 23
, 2010.
This is a “must attend event” for those automotive industry professionals looking to stay abreast of the latest issues and understanding how the current data will affect the industry moving forward.
Mark Fields, executive vice president, Ford Motor Company and president, The Americas, will be one of the featured speakers. More details on speakers along with the full agenda coming soon.
Register today by clicking here.
NEW!!! SAA Career Center
Looking to fill a position? Or are you looking for a job? The SAA's new Career Center may be able to help. This new members-only service can be found in the members-only section by clicking here.
Sold-Out Crowd Enjoys Exclusive Tour of Hyundai KIA America Technical Center
SAA members and guests packed the Hyundai KIA America Technical Center to receive a special guided tour. Prior to the tour, attendees enjoyed some great networking and heard presentations from Hyundai and CSM's Michael Robinet. Michael's presentation is below.
Featured Article
Global demand for electric cars could outweigh near-term supply
. Read more of Ernst & Young's recent global survey by clicking here.
Hot Topic
SAA members provide their thoughts on the hot topics facing the industry.
Detroit Automakers Make Quality Gains: Detroit's automakers -- helped by Ford Motor Co. and some of the smoothest new-model launches ever -- have surpassed Asian and European rivals in initial vehicle quality for the first time, based on a closely watched survey. Click here to read more
“It's all about the relationship between suppliers and the OEMs. There has been an earnest effort on the part of the OEMs to work with the supply base. Volumes are picking up but we will be conservative and let volume be our friend.”
NEW!!! Young Professionals Network Launched
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) will provide networking opportunities and facilitate the exchange of ideas, insights and opinions among the next generation of automotive industry thought leaders. The YPN consists of career-minded automotive industry professionals who want to stay abreast of the latest trends while at the same time expanding their network of contacts.
For more information on the YPN, click here.
Key SAA Indicators
The latest data, insight, forecasting information and much more can be found under the Key SAA Indicators. This section serves as a portal for valuable information from a variety of well-respected sources and industry analysts.
And the Winners Are...
Congratulations to the following two members who won complimentary registrations to the Automotive News Green Car Conference on June 16.
-- James Ricci, Grant Thornton
-- Bill Mihalic, DENSO
You could have won if you attended the May 20 SAA Networking Breakfast. Become engaged and active in SAA today! Remember...you only get back what you put in.
“Expect a slow, steady recovery through 2011. The volume and growth opportunities are in the B,C and D segments.”
President's Message
SAA President Laurie Harbour's letter to members and the industry is featured each month.
SAA Attitudes Survey
This month's question: Distrurbing auto sales numbers in June. What are your thoughts for the rest of 2010?
Join SAA on LinkedIn
SAA now has a LinkedIn group page. Please join the discussion, network with other automotive executives and be on top of the latest news and information from SAA. Click the logo to go to the SAA LinkedIn group page.
