Supplier Readiness: Preparing for an Operational Restart Post-Strike

Ford, 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 navigate and recover from any impacts of the potential impending strike.

Join us as we discuss:

• The uncertainties, risks, and contingency plans necessary for a potential strike at the Big Three
• A checklist for establishing operational restart readiness
• The broad impact of disruptions on the entire supply chain

Resources:

• Auto Supplier Download: https://autosupplychainprophets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Operational-Restart-Readiness-Checklist-and-Case-Study.pdf
• Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uaw-opens-contract-talks-with-stellantis-ford-gm/id1618800126?i=1000623039358
• Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast: https://autosupplychainprophets.com/

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