Japanese OEM Insights
by Dan Zielinski | Zielinski and Associates, LLC
Japanese OEM Insights takes a practical look at what it really takes to build relationships and win business with Japanese automotive OEMs. Hosted by Dan Zielinski, the podcast draws on more than 30 years of automotive manufacturing experience and years working directly with Japanese OEM engineering, purchasing and supplier organizations in North America and Japan. Episodes explore supplier development, engineering expectations, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, Japanese business culture and how trust is built inside Japanese OEM organizations.
Episodes
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Why Waiting for the RFQ Is Often Too Late
For many automotive suppliers, the RFQ marks the beginning of a sales opportunity. But when working with Japanese OEMs, the most important decisions often begin long before a formal request for quotation is issued. By the time an RFQ reaches purchasing, engineering discussions, technical...
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What Japanese OEMs Expect From Suppliers Today
What do Japanese OEMs expect from suppliers today? In this episode of Japanese OEM Insights, I look at how expectations for suppliers are changing and what companies need to think about when pursuing business with Japanese automakers. Quality, cost, and delivery still matter, but OEMs are also...
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Getting Registered Is Not the Same as Winning Business With Honda
Getting registered as a supplier with Honda can feel like an important milestone. But registration gets your company into the system. It does not mean engineering trusts you, purchasing has a reason to source from you, or someone inside the organization is ready to recommend your company. In the...
About this show
Japanese OEM Insights takes a practical look at what it really takes to build relationships and win business with Japanese automotive OEMs. Hosted by Dan Zielinski, the podcast draws on more than 30 years of automotive manufacturing experience and years working directly with Japanese OEM engineering, purchasing and supplier organizations in North America and Japan. Episodes explore supplier development, engineering expectations, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, Japanese business culture and how trust is built inside Japanese OEM organizations.
Hosted by
Dan Zielinski | Zielinski and Associates, LLC
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