In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Business Minute podcast, speakers Raman Ram, Mike Cadenazzi and Mike Iacono examine the turbulence shaping the aerospace and defense sector. While airlines are placing more orders, supply chain issues and safety concerns are impeding production rates. Pilot shortages have become an issue, p…

In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Business Minute podcast, EY analysts Anuj Chandna and Angsuman Sharma share insights from the latest EY Electric Vehicle Country Readiness Index. The EY Electric Vehicle Country Readiness Index (EVCRI) examines global auto markets and their preparedness for an electric vehicle (EV) future. …

In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Business Minute podcast, Raman Ram and Mike Cadenazzi discuss what lies ahead for the aerospace and defense (A&D) sector. While the war in Ukraine continues to drive innovation in the defense industry, defense spending in the US and across Europe has been restrained as countries prioritize …

In this episode, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility analysts Gaurav Batra and Menaka Samant share insights from the 2023 EY Mobility Consumer Index. The Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) is an annual study conducted by EY Global Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility. The study reviews and assesses the latest trends and patterns in the mobility…

In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Business Minute podcast, Andrea Weinberger explains why automotive companies need a broader ESG agenda to achieve a more sustainable future. Although the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining popularity and considered as one of the crucial steps toward decarbonization, professional…

In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Business Minute, EY leaders Raman Ram and Mike Cadenazzi discuss the impact of changes in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) sector. The commercial aerospace sector continues to demonstrate resiliency as both global and domestic air traffic volume draws closer to 2019 levels. On the defense indu…

In this episode, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility analysts Anil Valsan and Anuj Chandna discuss the EY Mobility Lens Forecaster Suite and the future of EVs. The electric vehicle (EV) sector is witnessing consistent growth despite the numerous challenges in the mobility market, brought on by frequent supply chain disruptions, consumer h…

In this episode, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility analysts Gaurav Batra and Anuj Chandna share insights from the latest EY Electric Vehicle Country Readiness Index. The EY EV Country Readiness Index assessed each country’s capabilities and progress concerning the transition to an electric vehicle (EV) future. These 14 countries were th…

In this episode, Claudio Knizek, EY-Parthenon Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Consulting Leader, discusses why businesses are decoupling existing supply chains and repositioning production facilities. Due to a concurrence of large-scale global events, geopolitical issues and wage inflation in lower-cost countries, industrial companies are …

In this episode, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility analysts Gaurav Batra and Akshi Goel share insights from the 2022 EY Mobility Lens Consumer Index. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming consumer behaviors toward travel and modal choices have been shaping the outlook of the mobility industry. As businesses continue to …

In this episode, EY leaders Kevin Muskat and Darcy Cowell, Toyota Social Innovation Senior Manager Corey Clark, and VP and General Counsel of Interstate Batteries Kelvin Sellers discuss DE&I. Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords. A diverse, equitable and inclusive workspace fosters improved capabilities and higher growth rat…

In this episode, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Analyst Avinash Sagar shares key updates from the third quarter earnings calls of 43 mobility sector companies. After a turbulent year, the global automotive sector is showing positive signs of recovery. However, amid a surge in demand, the automotive original equipment manufacturers are …

In this episode, EY global analysts Mohit Ahuja and Julia Rosenthal share highlights from 3Q21 earnings calls of 31 advanced manufacturing companies. In the resurgence of the advanced manufacturing sector, sustainability, transparency and resiliency have become dominant themes. Companies are centering their future initiatives around these three pil…

In this episode, EY global analysts Julia Rosenthal and Mohit Ahuja share their insights on the top themes discussed by leaders during the 2Q21 public earnings calls. 2020 was a tumultuous year for all sectors globally, including the advanced manufacturing sector. Supply chain disruptions, raw material shortages and forced shutdowns caused a signif…

In this episode, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility analysts Avinash Sagar and Akshi Goel share their insights on some interesting findings from the 2Q21 public earnings calls. The mobility sector has been among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the picture is improving. Pent-up demand is driving growth in the automoti…

In this episode, Gaurav Batra, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Analyst Leader, discusses the findings of the latest EY Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) wave 2 research. Almost 41% of those looking to buy a car are considering buying an electric vehicle (EV). The EV sales boom is a part of a wider resurgence in car buying. Catalyzed by nonw…

In this episode, EY global analysts Julia Rosenthal and Mohit Ahuja share their insights on how manufacturers can prepare for end-market recovery. Advanced manufacturing companies are transforming themselves into future-ready enterprises. Organizations are making sustainability a core part of their business strategy as they now recognize the opport…

In this episode, Akshi Goel, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Analyst, explores the top market forces and provides a perspective on shifts in the mobility sector. The global automotive sector is witnessing mixed recovery in 2021. Some markets are gaining traction, while others reflect demand pressures due to partial or complete lockdowns…

In this episode, Akshi Goel, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Analyst, shares her insights on the top themes discussed by mobility leaders during the 4Q20 public earnings calls. The mobility industry continues to witness recovery in consumer demand as the pandemic acted as a catalyst for shifts in consumption patterns toward e-commerce a…

In this episode, EY global analysts Julie Rosenthal and Mohit Ahuja share their insights on shifts in the advanced manufacturing landscape. During the 4Q20 quarterly public earnings calls, leaders of advanced manufacturing (AM) companies discussed some of the poignant changes occurring in the industry. One very prominent theme that stood out in the…

In this episode, Randall Miller, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Leader, and participants from the Women’s Network share insights on the program and challenges women face during their careers. International Women’s Day (IWD) is an important global celebration of women’s achievements and is an opportunity to highlight what needs to be do…

In this episode, Steve Patton, EY Americas Mobility Sector Leader, and guests from Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research share their insights on Deep Orange, a vehicle prototype program. Ernst & Young LLP has collaborated with Clemson University and its Deep Orange program to advance autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. Dee…

In this episode, Akshi Goel, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Analyst, shares her insights about the key themes discussed by mobility sector leaders during the third quarter earnings calls. In the second quarter, mobility companies were grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains, trying to ascertain its longer-te…

In this episode, Julia Rosenthal, EY Global Analyst for Advanced Manufacturing, shares her insights about the key themes discussed by leaders during the third quarter public earnings calls. The COVID-19 crisis and related concerns still remain a major challenge for advanced manufacturing (AM), especially automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas compa…

In this episode, our speakers share insights into the shift the automotive dealership and original equipment manufacturers have had to make to engage a new digital native customer. The COVID-19 pandemic became an opportunity to fast track the digitization of the automotive sector. Manufacturers and dealers have had to shift their way of operating t…

In this episode, Akshi Goel, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Analyst, shares her insights about the key themes discussed by mobility sector leaders during the second quarter earnings calls. The COVID-19 pandemic quickly became a global threat in the first quarter of 2020 and mobility companies found themselves facing complex decisions, …

In this episode, Julia Rosenthal, EY Global Analyst for Advanced Manufacturing, shares her insights about the key themes discussed by leaders during the second quarter public earnings calls. As COVID-19 became a global threat in the first quarter of 2020, manufacturers had to make some very complex decisions. For advanced manufacturing companies, t…

Over the years, companies have committed to cost-effective, just-in-time supply chains. This lean and linear approach has been a successful strategy for limiting inventory and minimizing working capital. But as the erratic demand and unprecedented disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic take their toll, the lack of resiliency of modern supply chains …

In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Business Minute, Kevin Custis, our Global Transportation Industry Leader, shares his insights on the critical issues the transportation sector is facing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. During the podcast, Kevin discusses: How is the COVID-19 crisis impacting the transportation sect…

In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Business Minute, David Sanders, our Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Advisory Leader, shares his insights on the critical issues automotive supply chains are facing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. During the podcast, David discusses: How is the COVID-19 crisis different fro…

In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Business Minute, David Gale, our Global Advanced Manufacturing Transactions leader, shares his insights on a critical concern for manufacturers during the COVID-19 pandemic – liquidity and cash management. During the podcast, David covers the following liquidity topics: Why is maintaining l…