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Shop of the Future
February 28, 2024
Three major changes in the automotive aftermarket will impact shops in the coming decade – shifting vehicle technology, consumer expectations and labor shortages. After talking with shops and suppliers, global consulting firm...

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HD Talk From the Top
January 21, 2024
Download the first-ever Talk From the Top presentation about the commercial and heavy duty space. MEMA’s Senior Director Shannon O’Brien met with senior executives of your top aftermarket channel partner organizations to discuss...
Mix Insights: Top Five Areas CEOs Can Improve Understanding
November 22, 2023
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, CEOs play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and success of their organizations. While CEOs are undoubtedly well-versed in numerous aspects of business management, there are...
MiX Insights: Brick & Mortar vs. eCommerce
October 02, 2023
This white paper by Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) council offers valuable guidance on seizing the potential of current trends and emerging opportunities in Brick & Mortar vs. eCommerce retail. The strategic insights in this...
Brewing Brilliance: National Coffee Day with Industry GOATs
September 29, 2023
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers celebrated National Coffee Day and united to honor the UAF Coffee Club. The highlight of the session was a can't-miss roundtable discussion featuring industry GOATs: Bill Long, President & CEO, MEMA. The...
MEMA Legal Corner
September 27, 2023
MEMA's Legal Corner provides MEMA OE Suppliers members with educational resources, best practices and updates on law and regulatory changes impacting the automotive supply industry. Recent articles from Butzel November 21 November...
UAW/Unifor Contract Talks: Labor Contract Dynamics and Stakeholder Perspectives
July 14, 2023
MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers featured Kristin Dziczek, policy advisor, Economic Research & Public Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, during the July 14, 2023 event UAW/Unifor Contract Talks: Supplier...
MEMA OE Suppliers Model Terms and Conditions for Light Vehicles
July 03, 2023
This document represents a fair and balanced relationship between the buyer and seller, and addresses difficult industry issues, such as intellectual property and warranty, in a sensible and equitable manner for all parties. OESA...
Directed Buy Committee Report and Draft Form of Agreement
July 03, 2023
This document is a framework that sets forth roles and responsibilities for the three parties in a directed-by arrangement, along with a RASIC chart that makes clear the relationship of the OEM, Tier 1 and Tier 2.
MEMA OE Suppliers Automotive Warranty Management Best Practices
July 03, 2023
Automotive warranty management is an ever-evolving, complex world of big data, problem solving, and risk mitigation for both automakers and suppliers. The challenges associated with warranty management are many and can often lead...