2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminars Set to Examine Auto Industry's Prosperity Amid Uncertainty

Strategic Insights -

Over 1,000 attendees, including 100 journalists from around the world, are expected to participate in this year's CAR Management Briefing Seminars, slated for August 1-4 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near Traverse City, Michigan. The event will feature a lineup of esteemed speakers from top automotive companies, including Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen, as well as experts from McKinsey & Company and the United Auto Workers (UAW). The seminars will address the theme "Prosperity Amid Uncertainty," with discussions on strategic automotive sessions, world-class manufacturing excellence, purchasing, powertrain developments, and policy matters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminars will feature over 1,000 attendees, including 100 journalists from around the world, making it one of the most anticipated industry events.
  • The event will focus on the theme "Prosperity Amid Uncertainty," with discussions on strategic automotive sessions, world-class manufacturing excellence, purchasing, powertrain developments, and policy matters.
  • The seminar will feature a lineup of esteemed speakers, including Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler and Fiat, Jim Farley, group vice president, Global Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford Motor Co., and Ray Tanguay, senior managing officer, Toyota Motor Corp.
  • Additional speakers will include Don Walker, CEO, Magna, Bill Kozyra, CEO, TI Automotive, and Hans-Werner Kaas, McKinsey & Company, who will discuss "Rebuilding the New North American Supplier Sector."
  • The seminars will also cover topics such as South America strategies, connected vehicles, and designing for technology.
  • The event will provide opportunities for attendees to connect with industry leaders and stay up-to-date on the latest industry developments.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,000 attendees are expected to participate in the seminars.
  • 100 journalists from around the world will attend the event.
  • The seminars will take place over four days, from August 1-4.
  • The event will feature 46 years of tradition, with the 2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminars being the 46th offering of this prestigious industry event.

Sources:

  • Center for Automotive Research
  • mbs.cargroup.org (official website of the CAR Management Briefing Seminars)
  • (734) 662-1287 (contact information for the Center for Automotive Research)