Automotive News DETROIT-The drive toward electrification and autonomous vehicles is going to change not only the parts and services suppliers sell to auto makers, but also nearly every other aspect of their businesses, executives said during a panel discussion at the Automotive News World Congress. "There are three immediate and critical issues facing suppliers today," said Julie Fream, president and CEO of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. They include: 1. The global talent shortage for engineers; 2.The speed of technological change; and 3.Market volatility and uncertainty. Fream said recent suppliers association research has determined that, no matter a supplier's size or product, the biggest threat to its competitiveness is recruiting skilled workers.
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