MBN On The Road: CAR MBS #61: SAP & KPMG - Power Lunch: Sourcing and Procurement in Uncertain Times

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, part of the MBN team was on the road to Ypsilanti, Michigan. We were on hand for the 61st Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminars. Also known as CAR MBS. For over six decades, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has hosted the industry’s most essential retreat. In 2026, we return to our roots in the heart of Michigan’s mobility corridor with a reimagined, two-day experience where policy, technology, and economic innovation intersect. Held for decades in Traverse City, last year at Michigan Central in Detroit, and this year split across sites in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. This video is roughly a dozen minutes with highlights from the lunch-hour session, which was at the Roy Wilbanks Ballroom of the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, Ypsilanti, MI. The session: SAP & KPMG - Power Lunch: Sourcing and Procurement in Uncertain Times Integrating engineering, AI, and sourcing strategies to navigate market volatility In today’s volatile market, business as usual is no longer sustainable for sourcing and procurement. Leading organizations are transforming their approach—embedding sourcing early in the product lifecycle and financial planning, connecting engineering directly to sourcing strategies, and harnessing AI to mitigate commodity price volatility. Join this industry panel to learn how to navigate “certain uncertainty” through proven best practices and cutting-edge research. The four in the video thumbnail and participating in the panel discussion were: Matt Blyth SAP Global Procurement COE Speaker Tushar Narsana KPMG Deal Advisory Speaker Servio De Araujo Ford Motor Company Speaker Bill Newman SAP America Speaker » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ One Conference. Two Venues. Total Industry Insight. Again this was DAY 2: The Research & Strategic Briefings Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Marriott Eagle Crest Resort A return to the classic MBS format—a day of deep-dive strategy, networking, and expert analysis. Keynote Sessions: Industry titans share their vision for the next decade. CAR Research Presentations: Exclusive data and insights from our independent research teams. Executive Panels: Candid discussions on the global issues impacting North American automotive interests.