Carissa Clark’s Post

3 is more than just a number for us at BENTELER. It represents the core values that define us as a company: Courage, Ambition, and Respect. 🙌 Courage: As pioneers, we break new ground. Which is how we expand our horizons and grow – for our customers, society and the environment. For us, courage means constantly evolving and passionately taking on challenges. 💪 Ambition: We aim for excellence and align ourselves with the demands of the future. We set high goals and make them happen.  🤝 Respect: We treat each other as equals and cherish the diversity and uniqueness of our team as well as our partners. We put trust in people, take responsibility for society and act accordingly. #Ambition, #Courage and #Respect – three values that have always guided us in our work and will continue to do so today and tomorrow. Just another reason why there’s no more fitting number of the month for the start of the year. Read more about our company values: https://t1p.de/jwf0e Which values are most important to you in a company? #BENTELER #companyvalues #wemakeithappen 

3 is more than just a number for us at BENTELER. It represents the core values that define us as a company: Courage, Ambition, and Respect.    🙌 Courage: As pioneers, we break new ground. Which is how we expand our horizons and grow – for our customers, society and the environment. For us, courage means constantly evolving and passionately taking on challenges.    💪 Ambition: We aim for excellence and align ourselves with the demands of the future. We set high goals and make them happen.     🤝 Respect: We treat each other as equals and cherish the diversity and uniqueness of our team as well as our partners. We put trust in people, take responsibility for society and act accordingly.    #Ambition, #Courage and #Respect – three values that have always guided us in our work and will continue to do so today and tomorrow. Just another reason why there’s no more fitting number of the month for the start of the year.    Read more about our company values: https://t1p.de/jwf0e    Which values are most important to you in a company?    #BENTELER #companyvalues #wemakeithappen 

A short video to help those who are unsure how you say our name, Jabil. This is JJ Creadon, our EVP of Operations sharing how it is pronounced. No matter how you say it though, we are still Jabil and here to support you and your Team! #jabil #jabilcares

I was fortunate enough to be a guest of the US Chamber of Commerce last week for Mary Barra’s fireside chat hosted by the Economic Club of Washington DC. As a leader in our industry, when Ms. Barra has something to say, people listen, and when she does, it will very often make news. That was the case last week. Here are some highlights: Labor: · Recent labor agreements will lead to an average of 500 to 575 additional dollars in cost per vehicle sold · The company will look towards driving efficiency in other areas to limit the impact of these costs · She noted that other non-union OEMs in right-to-work states were also increasing wages which would lessen the competitive impact Supply Chain: · The microchip shortage issue is largely over · GM has designed a strategy to limit themselves to three families of semiconductors which will have sub-products within them · This will be implemented in 2026, and will help reduce supply risk and drive efficiency Return to Europe: · After divesting Opel as part of the financial crisis, Barra indicated that GM will return to Europe in a limited way, most likely with EVs and/or premium products like the Escalade and Corvette Competition: · She emphasized the importance of domestic manufacturing in a number of areas including, jobs, research and development, innovation, supply chain diversity, and national security · She noted there were 100 domestic EV manufacturers in China ZEV: · She acknowledged manufacturing issues prevented the company from producing as many EVs as they had wanted in 2023 · Any government mandates must be attainable and supported by customer demand as well as charging infrastructure · She expects all vehicles to zero emission within 25 years AV: ·  Any issues with AV's aren't so much technological, but rather regulatory · She admitted that GM’s AV division could have worked more closely with regulators and in a more transparent manner earlier this year · Level 4 autonomy is likely within the next 10 years · Autonomy has the potential to reignite the original promise of personal vehicles—namely, freedom GM: · Views General Motors as a vehicle manufacturing but also a vehicle software company · She recognizes the auto industry is very much in the “fashion business” Watch the full session below. 

Business owners, mark your calendars for the 2023 BMW Supplier Diversity Xchange. If Brian Williams of Perspectivity Intl is speaking, this is sure to be an enriching event! #BMWSupplierDiversity

If you are attending the BMW Supplier Diversity Xchange you don’t want to miss this breakout session - The Blueprint to perfecting your sales pitch!

Are you a minority, veteran or woman-owned supplier, small service provider or budding entrepreneur seeking to navigate the complexities of the automotive industry? Join us for the 2023 Supplier Diversity Conference as top automotive executives and experts define procurement opportunities and discuss workforce challenges and solutions for diverse suppliers through the lens of the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles. Learn how to take advantage of resources available to accelerate you on the road to supplier success and gain valuable insight into how to optimize your operations for automotive's future state. Learn more at ➡ https://lnkd.in/erAyGFe3

Why become an Accelerate Auto Insider? As a valued member, you gain access to a world of benefits! Accelerate Auto is on a mission to build the first ever community of Black professionals in automotive. Whether you currently work in automotive, are interested in joining the industry, or are a student seeking networking opportunities - become an Insider today to gain access to the first collective of Black professionals, standing at the forefront of change in Canada’s automotive industry. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gQ7j2695 #AccelerateAuto #AccelerateChange

This news piece gives you a real perspective on the progress of the startup at TBMNC! April is a key Executive leader leading the charge to create the change for Toyota’s future! Check it out!

Most people know it as Mercedes-Benz, but have you ever wondered about the origin of the name "Mercedes"! In a fascinating interview on The David Rubenstein Show, Ola Källenius, the Chairman of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz, reveals the intriguing story behind the iconic name. Check out the insightful revelation about the history and significance of "Mercedes."#automotivehistory #mercedesbenz