Future Challenges for an OEM
Panel discussion
9:15 AM - 9:45 AMWed
Auditorium
Plenary Session
Speakers
Shareef Hakim
Director of Platform Architecture and Prototyping
Ford Motor Company
Matt Jones
Director of Global Technology Strategy at Ford Motor Company
Chairman & President COVESA
As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), there are several future challenges to consider. One of the most pressing is the changing expectations of customers. In today's fast-paced market, customers expect more personalized and innovative products with shorter development cycles. Another challenge is the need for faster delivery and time to market. Customers want their products to be delivered quickly and efficiently, which requires OEMs to streamline their production and supply chain processes. Additionally, there is an increasing demand for developer efficiency, with companies looking to reduce development time and costs while maintaining quality. OEMs must invest in tools and technologies that enable their developers to work more efficiently and effectively. Finally, the rise of software platforms and tools presents another challenge for OEMs. With the growing importance of software in modern products, OEMs must adapt to new software development and integration processes to remain competitive in the market.