This article was published in the June 2024 edition of NTEA News.
NTEA
will welcome commercial vehicle industry leaders at its 2024 Executive
Leadership Summit with a full-day program Sept. 24, 2024, and an evening
reception Sept. 23 at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan.
This
annual conference addresses marketplace dynamics currently impacting work truck
industry companies. During this event, chassis OEMs, economists, data analysts
and industry leaders will share targeted information, including key trends,
forecasts and insights. Content is designed to further commercial vehicle
industry knowledge, growth and profitability.
“Executive
Leadership Summit provides a forum for industry leaders to come together for
strategic discussions on a number of topics related to the commercial vehicle
space and learn how to apply insights to their business and operations,” said
Jennifer Mitchell, NTEA senior director of content development.
Program
lineup
AI
in the Work Truck Industry: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Your
Company
Discover
how AI can enhance efficiency, streamline operations and support critical
business activities. Learn how this continuously evolving technology can be
effectively scaled and deployed by businesses of all sizes, and gain crucial
insights into the necessary safeguards to mitigate risks associated with AI
implementation. Whether you’re looking to refine your business model or
innovate ahead of the curve, this session will equip you with the knowledge and
strategies to integrate AI into your business landscape. This engaging session
is designed not only to educate but also to inspire action and innovation,
ensuring that your business remains at the forefront of the industry in the Age
of AI.
Presented
by: Johanna Snider, CEO, Blue Cypress
Moderated
by: John Davis, Host/Creator/Managing Director, MotorWeek
Engineering
the Future: Considerations in Chassis Design for Upfitters and Manufacturers
Join
engineers from leading chassis manufacturers as they discuss the process of
commercial vehicle and chassis design for the work truck industry. Discover the
stages from minor updates to all-new designs and learn the critical decision
points in the development timeline. This session will equip attendees with
insights into the challenges and opportunities in the chassis design process.
Gain practical strategies for collaboration and adaptation in chassis design to
meet market needs effectively.
Presented
by: Chassis OEM Representatives
State
of Emissions Regulations in the Work Truck Industry
This
panel will explore the complexities of CARB and EPA regulations within the
commercial vehicle industry. Presenters will discuss how these regulations
intersect and the specific challenges they pose to the industry along with
implementation timelines and requirements for different vehicle types and
classes. Gain insights into how emission regulations impact manufacturing and
fleet operations, and how understanding these rules can guide strategic vehicle
procurement and upgrades. This session is designed to equip industry leaders
with the knowledge to make informed decisions, helping ensure compliance and
optimizing operational efficiency in an evolving regulatory environment.
Presented
by: Industry Representatives
Moderated
by: John Davis, Host/Creator/Managing Director, MotorWeek
Strategic
Insights into Commercial Vehicle Data and Trends
Examine
the latest trends by vehicle use case, body type and powertrain through a lens
of how these elements are driving the commercial vehicle industry forward.
Using enhanced vehicle data, this session will offer key insights to assist in
making informed strategic decisions by leveraging industry demographics to
navigate through the market’s evolving landscape.
Presented
by: Andrew Wrobel, Commercial Vehicle Insight Strategist, NTEA
Work
Truck Industry Economic Overview and Market Forecast
Gain
economic and market information to help optimize business planning processes
from NTEA’s senior director of market data and research. Learn more about
commercial vehicle industry market trends and how they’re affected by U.S. and
global economic cycles. This session includes a North American chassis sales
forecast — a critical component of market planning — as well as insights on
potential industry challenges and opportunities in 2024.
Presented
by: Steve Latin-Kasper, Senior Director of Market Data and Research, NTEA
Visit
ntea.com/executivesummit
to learn more.