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Auto Supply Chain ProphetsStart Your Sustainability and Profitability Journey with Our New E-bookAt the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Terry Onica and Jan Griffiths are joined by Cathy Fisher and Alexis Scipio to talk about their new eBook called "Delivering on the Promise of Delivering: Automotive Sustainability and Profitability." Discover why ESG is becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry and why you should care. Alexis explains how sustainability can lead to profitability and what benefits companies get from ha...2024-04-2220 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsThe crucial role of risk management in future supply chainsWhite Paper - Leveraging Risk Management In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Cathy Fisher, Terry Onica, and Jan Griffiths explore the critical topic of risk management in the automotive supply chain. The conversation commenced with the hosts sharing their experience with an EV startup, underlining the crucial role of robust supply chain processes for successful scaling. Transitioning to the main topic of risk management, Cathy and Terry discussed their recently updated white paper, which explores risk management strategies and the development of resilient supply chains. They further delved into the...2023-12-1121 min
The Automotive Leaders PodcastMore Strike Content in the WorksSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths addresses the ongoing UAW strike and its impact on the industry. She begins by acknowledging the chaos and media coverage surrounding the strike, with jabs being exchanged between OEMs, the UAW, and even politicians getting involved. Jan emphasizes that the strike's repercussions extend beyond just the OEMs and Tier Ones, affecting smaller businesses like hers that rely on the automotive industry for their livelihood. Jan outlines her plans for upcoming episodes, focusing on bringing in a turnaround c...2023-10-0508 min
U.S. Manufacturing WorkforceSupplier Readiness: Preparing for an Operational Restart Post-StrikeFord, General Motors and Stellantis are currently in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers, their collective bargaining agreements covering around 150,000 union members all set to expire on September 14. These negotiations put a lot at stake, signaling a potential strike that could disrupt the entire supply chain, influence vehicle availability, brand loyalty, and service parts supply.We speak with Terry Onica, Director, Automotive at QAD and Cathy Fisher, Founder & President of Quistem about the importance of contingency planning and the complex interconnections within the automotive supply chain during a labor dispute.. This information will help you prepare to...2023-08-2926 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsRoadmap to Auto Supply Chain SuccessAt the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode, hosts Cathy Fisher, Terry Onica, and co-host, Jan Griffiths share a roadmap to success in the automotive supply chain. The roadmap comprises five crucial steps that aim to help organizations prepare for the future and thrive in the industry. Step one involves identifying the 24 essential supply chain processes, crucial for success. Steps two and three emphasize the importance of assessing competencies and providing training for a knowledgeable and skilled workfo...2023-08-0725 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsThe Future of Supply Chain and Quality Management in the Auto IndustryAt the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here MMOGLE and IATF cross reference document In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, The hosts, Cathy Fisher and Terry Onica, along with the Co-host, Jan Griffiths take a broad picture of the automotive sector and its changing standards. Cathy stresses the necessity of clarity in relation to clients, markets, and value for strategic planning to be successful. Terry talks about MMOG/LE training and the need to align...2023-07-2423 minU.S. Manufacturing WorkforceRevving Forward: The 24 Essential Supply Chain ProcessesHow can automotive manufacturers navigate the various industry standards to strengthen their supply chain management and create unparalleled performance in the sector? Today we are joined by the hosts of The Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, Terry Onica, Director of Automotive at QAD, and Cathy Fisher, Founder and President of Quistem, With over 70 years of combined experience in the automotive industry, Cathy brings unrivaled quality expertise, while Terry excels in the intricate web of supply chain management. Addressing deficits in the industry, together they meticulously reviewed the MMOG/LE and IATF 16949 to formulate a list of 24 Essential Supply...2023-06-2141 minU.S. Manufacturing WorkforceRevving Forward: The 24 Essential Supply Chain ProcessesHow can automotive companies navigate the various industry standards to strengthen their supply chain management and create unparalleled performance in the sector? Today we are joined by the hosts of The Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, Terry Onica, Director of Automotive at QAD, and Cathy Fisher, Founder and President of Quistem, With over 70 years of combined experience in the automotive industry, Cathy brings unrivaled quality expertise, while Terry excels in the intricate web of supply chain management. Addressing deficits in the industry, together they meticulously reviewed the MMOG/LE and IATF 16949 to formulate a list of 24 Essential Supply...2023-06-2041 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsSpeeding Past Spreadsheets and Silos: The Intersection of IATF and MMOG/LEAt the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Version 6 of MMOG/LE integrates supply chain processes and can reduce a company’s inventory by up to 60%. But cost savings isn’t the only reason to love this self-assessment.IATF 16949 hasn’t been updated since 2016. As the auto industry applies pandemic-era lessons to quality systems, MMOG/LE raises the bar for effective supply chain management and encourages collaboration across all functions in an organization.In this follow-up to How MMOG/LE...2023-04-1735 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsPreparing for the futureWhat’s going on behind the scenes at the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast? - Find out now!It's time to go back to basics and rethink the future of the automotive supply chain.Season 2 is coming, find out about our first industry expert guest.We want to hear from you!Contact us directly:-Jan Griffiths - Jan@gravitasdetroit.comTerry Onica - tjo@qad.comCathy Fisher - cathyfisher@quistem.com2023-03-1907 min
Tomorrow's Supply Chain24 Essential Supply Chain Processes and 5 Step Road MapWelcome to Tomorrow's Supply Chain Podcast brought to you by QAD. Tune in alongside a global audience as industry leaders discuss best practices and critical issues impacting supply chains today and tomorrow.Tune into this week's episode where hosts Laura Monroe and Steve Dombroski speak with ICYMI - Quistem founder Cathy Fisher and Industry expert Terry Onica to discuss the 24 processes and the 5-step road map for getting these processes to work for you. If you have any questions regarding the podcast or would like to speak with o...2023-03-0914 minTomorrow's Supply ChainProcurement Trends and Priorities to Pursue in 2023Welcome to Tomorrow's Supply Chain Podcast brought to you by QAD. Tune in alongside a global audience as industry leaders discuss best practices and critical issues impacting supply chains today and tomorrow.Tune into this episode where QAD's Industry Expert Terry Onica and Quistem's founder Cathy Fisher discuss the concept of 24 essential supply chain processes and the 5 step road map to getting these processes to work for you.If you have any questions regarding the podcast or would like to speak with one of our industry experts, please contact us here o...2023-02-2314 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsThe BackstoryJan takes over the microphone to share the story behind the podcast.At the heart of The Prophets’ vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here QuistemQADE-Mail us directly at Jan@gravitasdetroit.com2023-02-0610 min
Auto Supply Chain Prophets24 Essential Processes to Build a Foundation of Supply Chain ManagementTwo automotive supply chain experts sit down in a room and scour two of the most widely consulted, notoriously complex protocols for automotive supply chain management: the Automotive Industry Action Group’s Global Materials Management Operational Guidelines/Logistical Evaluation (MMOG/LE) and International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949. They emerge, probably with plenty of eyestrain, and produce a meticulously assembled document that identifies 24 essential supply chain processes and connects them to each other.The aforementioned experts are Auto Supply Chain Prophets co-hosts Cathy Fisher and Terry Onica, and they’re making the case for breaking down silos...2022-11-1413 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsMoving Parts: A Framework for Improving Automotive Supply Chain PerformanceMoving Parts: A Framework for Improving Automotive Supply Chain PerformanceWithout context, strategy, and systems, the current automotive supply chain can seem like a complex web of disjointed parts. Combine that with the pressure to deliver on the promise of delivery and you have a recipe for disorder, bottlenecks, confusion, and frustration. Fortunately for OEMs everywhere, Cathy Fisher, Founder and President of automotive systems firm Quistem, and Terry Onica, who directs vertical solution strategy for enterprise resource planner (ERP) and supply chain solution provider QAD, dove deep into ITF 16949 and MMOG/LE. Their goal — to unea...2022-06-2719 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsThe Farm Girl Takes on the Supply ChainIn the last episode of Auto Supply Chain Prophets, host Jan Griffiths and guests Cathy Fisher and Terry Onica discussed the evolution of supply chain management in a global marketplace. They agree that the pandemic served as a wake-up call for business leaders who thought Industrial Age management systems were good enough for the 21st century.This time around, Cathy and Terry turn the tables and pick Jan’s brain to find out what she’s observed in her three-plus decades in the automotive industry. Download the 24 processes e book here Themes discussed in th...2022-03-2118 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsCan the Prophets Really See the Future?In the automotive industry, supply chain is typically not viewed as a driver of profits — but that needs to shift. Over the years, the supply chain has evolved from a mostly local or regional operation into a sprawling, diverse, global enterprise. And as the pandemic proved, it can make or break an organization. In the premiere episode of Auto Supply Chain Prophets, co-host Jan Griffiths talks with Cathy Fisher, Founder and President of automotive management systems firm Quistem, and Terry Onica, Director, Automotive who directs vertical solution strategy for enterprise resource planner (ERP) and supply chai...2022-03-0413 min
Auto Supply Chain ProphetsAuto Supply Chain Prophets - TrailerDo you want to escape the neverending costly cycle of supply chain disruptions? Are you looking for proven secrets to supply chain success to give your organization a competitive advantage? Join the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast with your co-hosts Terry Onica of QAD, and Cathy Fisher of Quistem to get actionable insights for finding real profits in your supply chain. Listen in as Terry and Cathy share over 70 years of automotive manufacturing supply chain and quality expertise to help you discover hidden profits in your supply chain. You'll hear from enterprising automotive...2022-01-3101 min
Automotive Insiders Presented By OESADelivering on the Promise of Delivery with Quistem and QAD–Part 2Automotive Insiders is presented by OESA, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. Industry experts discuss Automotive hot topics to keep the Automotive Supplier Community up to date on the fast-changing mobility landscape. From post-pandemic manufacturing restart planning and worker safety measures, to legal issues and supply chain disruptions, Automotive Insiders is your source of timely and relevant content.
Host Bonnie D. Graham welcomes back Cathy Fisher, the Founder and President of Quistem, LLC, and Terry Onica, Director of Automotive at QAD to continue their discussion with OESA Automotive Insiders on October 12, 2021.
You’ll learn about the 24 essential supply chain processes Quistem an...2021-11-0900 minAutomotive Insiders Presented By OESADelivering on the Promise of Delivery with Quistem and QAD–Part 1Automotive Insiders is presented by OESA, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. Industry experts discuss Automotive hot topics to keep the Automotive Supplier Community up to date on the fast-changing mobility landscape. From post-pandemic manufacturing restart planning and worker safety measures, to legal issues and supply chain disruptions, Automotive Insiders is your source of timely and relevant content.
Host Bonnie D. Graham welcomes Cathy Fisher, Founder and President of Quistem, LLC, and Terry Onica, Director of Automotive at QAD.
Cathy and Terry share their expert insights on the automotive supply chain crisis. “It’s not just because of COVID. As an indu...2021-10-1200 min