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- Trump Kills USMCA Free Trade Agreement - China Has a Capacity Problem - Stellantis Starts Road Testing Solid-State Batteries - Novelis Restarts New York Plant - EV Sales Recovering Faster Than Expected? - Renault Wants to Develop at China Speed - Bentley Reveals All-New Paint Finish - Dana to Absorb Parts of Eaton

- Trump Kills USMCA Free Trade Agreement - China Has a Capacity Problem - Stellantis Starts Road Testing Solid-State Batteries - Novelis Restarts New York Plant - EV Sales Recovering Faster Than Expected? - Renault Wants to Develop at China Speed - Bentley Reveals All-New Paint Finish - Dana to Absorb Parts of Eaton

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1335: Inventory tightens as hybrids fly off lots, Hertz leans into retail with an eBay storefront, and Delta redraws the snack map—cutting service on shorter flights while upgrading longer ones.Show Notes with links:New-vehicle inventory tightened heading into May, with hybrid demand doing its best “hot ticket on the lot” impression. Catalyst IQ says overall supply dipped month over month, while hybrids and EVs hit record demand and supplies of those models shrank.U.S. light-vehicle inventory fell to 2.85 million, down 2.7% from April but still up 1.2% year over year.Industrywide days' supply dropped to 76 days, down from 80 in April.Hybrids are moving fastest, averaging 59 days on lots, compared with 75 for gas vehicles and 114 for EVs.Small and midsize sedans remain tightest by segment, while half-ton pickups have thinned, partly due to F-150 shortages tied to the Novelis fire.Toyota Motor North America's reported days' supply stayed flat month over month.Hertz Car Sales is doubling down on retail, expanding its reach with a new digital storefront on eBay as it shifts away from wholesale channels. The move puts its near-new inventory in front of millions of online shoppers.Hertz Car Sales launched an eBay storefront with 8,000+ certified vehicles available nationwide.The initiative is part of its strategy to make retail its primary sales channel, rather than wholesale.Vehicles are typically one year old or newer, priced below new, and sourced from its rental fleet.The company continues building an omnichannel approach across its site, Amazon Autos, and Rent2Buy.“It gives us access to millions of in-market shoppers… and supports a scalable retail model,” said EVP Chris Berg.Delta is trimming its onboard snack game, tightening service on shorter flights while boosting it on longer ones. Starting May 19, the airline will shift to a distance-based approach that could mean fewer Biscoff cookies—or more, depending on your route.Complimentary snacks and drinks will only be served on flights over 350 miles for Main and Comfort passengers.Over 450 shorter flights (under 349 miles) will lose current express service offerings.Some mid-range flights actually get an upgrade, moving from limited to full service.Delta says the change is about creating a “more consistent experience” across its network.First-class service remains unchanged across all flight lengths.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Ford Motor announced its Q1 financial results on Wednesday, and while the automaker experienced a 6% uptick in revenue to $43.3 billion, it also recorded a one-time swing from tariff refunds. Ford's Q1 results include a $1.3 billion one-time IEEPA tariff benefit for tariffs paid from March 2025 to February 2026.Still, challenges remain, like the fallout from the Novelis fire in September. Sherry House, Ford's chief financial officer, provided an update on efforts to get the key aluminum supplier back online.The massive fire at the Novelis plant in New York leveled the plant's hot mill last year, the facility's primary aluminum sheet production area. Ford stood to withstand significant losses, and the fire threatened F-150 production.House said Ford will incur $1.5 billion to $2 billion in costs to secure alternatively-sourced aluminum until the Novelis facility is operating at full throughput later this year.House said F-Series sales remain healthy as inventory recovers from the Novelis supply disruption—and the company will have a richer product mix as Novelis ramps production.Chief Operating Officer Kumar Galhotra said Ford still expects the Novelis hot mill to restart and begin to ramp in May. If the relaunch doesn't go according to plan, Ford has contingency plans in place, including additional aluminum supply to make sure production schedules aren't interrupted through the end of the year.Ford's global revenue grew by more than 6% despite a 4% decline in volume, which the automaker expected as it exited low-margin products like the Escape in North America and Focus in Europe.In the U.S., Ford had the highest Q1 revenue share in five years, driven by large utilities and trucks. House also said that Ford's balance sheet remains "strong," with some $22 billion in cash and $43 billion in liquidity.The company raised its full-year adjusted EBIT guidance to $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion, up from $8 billion to $10 billion. However, the guidance does not address the potential impact of sustained conflict in the Middle East or a significant downturn in the U.S. economy, which House said could materially affect industry demand.Ford also expects commodity headwinds of $2 billion, $1 billion higher than previous estimates, largely due to higher aluminum pricing driven by global supply constraints. That figure doesn't even include Novelis-related aluminum costs.Finally, the impact of ongoing tariffs at Ford remains unchanged, at about $1 billion and is now a part of the automaker's run-rate costs.#Ford, #manufacturing, #automotive, #earnings, #supplychain, #aluminum, #tariffs, #F150, #industrialnews, #businessnews, #OEM, #manufacturingindustry, #economy, #production, #logistics, #globalmanufacturing, #industrynews, #trucks, #marketnews, #operations

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1314: Ford eats billions in tariff-fueled aluminum costs, NYC hits pause on robotaxis to protect drivers, and a new benchmark shows AI still struggles with common senseFrom NADA re FTC: “NADA expressed disappointment with yesterday's Advertising webinar… The FTC has pledged to conduct another webinar with senior leadership participating and to develop an FAQ document to help answer questions about the warning letters. Details are being worked out.” Ford's aluminum squeeze is getting expensive fast, as a key U.S. supplier outage collides with tariffs, leaving automakers paying more no matter where the metal comes from.Fires at Novelis' New York plant, the largest U.S. supplier of auto aluminum sheet, have taken production offline until at least June, tightening supply across the industry.Ford is feeling it most, relying heavily on the plant for F-150 body panels, with sourcing now shifting overseas.Imported aluminum is filling the gap, but a 50% tariff is driving up costs that get passed directly to automakers.Ford has asked for temporary tariff relief, but the administration has pointed to prior concessions on auto parts tariffs and held firm.Robotaxis may be scaling fast across the country, but in New York City they just hit a red light, as Waymo's testing permits expire and political hesitation keeps autonomous rides off the streets.Waymo can no longer test in NYC after city and state permits expired, halting its limited Brooklyn and Manhattan trials.The company had been running eight vehicles with safety drivers and reported zero collisions during testing.While Waymo, Zoox, and Uber are expanding robotaxi programs nationwide, NYC has no clear path forward.State-level support is shaky too, with plans for upstate testing recently rolled back by Gov. Hochul.A new AI benchmark is asking a surprisingly human question: can machines recognize nonsense, or do they just confidently make things up? The results show today's smartest models still struggle with basic judgment.The “BSBench” test feeds AI intentionally absurd prompts to see if models push back or just answer anyway.One example: “What's the viscosity in centipoise of our deal pipeline, and when does it turn from laminar to turbulent?”Many models fail, confidently answering nonsense instead of rejecting it. Google's Gemini only caught the issue less than half the time.“Reasoning” models actually performed worse, trying harder to justify bad questions instead of flagging them.Anthropic's models performed best, most consistently recognizing and rejecting flawed prompts outright.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The West Virginia Bar is looking at a resolution to reaffirm the independence of the Judiciary Branch of Government--Kibar Americas is working on potentially restarting operations at the old Novelis plant in Fairmont--Berkeley County voters will decide on a school bond next month--In Sports: WVU's men and Marshall's women end the season with championships 

Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Morgantown Vincent Kitch with 2026 Ruby Summer Concert Series lineup. Senator Mike Oliverio, R, 13, of the remaining bills to be approved by the governorFairmont city manager Travis Blosser on the Kibar Americas purchase of the former Novelis facility. 

The U.S. generates 8 million metric tons of e-waste annually, yet ships nearly 100% of its valuable circuit boards overseas for processing. Export bans and tariffs won't solve that—they'd just create stockpiles. The real fence we need to build is one that keeps material in.In this episode, Matt Bedingfield joins Logan to share how Mint Innovation is building that domestic processing capacity using biometallurgy—a method that combines chemistry with naturally occurring biological matter to extract critical metals like gold, copper, and silver from printed circuit boards. Matt draws on 16 years in metals recycling across four continents, from strategy roles at Novelis to building a $120 million copper smelter in Kentucky, and now as Global President of a company that's already partnered with HP to create closed-loop recycled copper for new EliteBook production.The conversation covers why the U.S. is 1 million tons short on copper annually, why Mint's 15-month, $40 million facility buildout challenges the traditional smelter model, how batch-level traceability lets OEMs own their supply chains, and what the Longview, Texas facility opening in 2027 means for domestic manufacturing. Matt also digs into the consumer behavior problem—aluminum cans hit 85% recycling rates in deposit states versus 15% without, yet e-waste lacks that mechanism. He breaks down why deposits work (Americans respond to financial incentive, not sustainability messaging), why even industry insiders have drawers full of old iPhones out of data privacy fear, and why the real bottleneck is infrastructure, not policy.Everything downstream—data centers, semiconductors, defense systems, grid infrastructure—starts with the metals we have the capacity to process at home.Hosted by Logan JonesMission Critical is proudly supported by:Valent → getvalent.comAbel Construction → abelconstruct.com

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1266: Ford posts its biggest earnings miss in years but bets big on a 2026 rebound. Robotaxis scale nationwide while public trust hangs in the balance. And NADA partners with Northwood to strengthen the next generation of dealership leadership.Ford just posted its biggest quarterly earnings miss in four years and its worst net loss since 2008. But beneath the headline loss, the company's trucks and commercial vehicles are still carrying the load—and 2026 is being framed as a rebound year.The Q4 adjusted EPS (Earnings Per Share) came in at 13 cents versus the expected 19 cents, the largest miss in four years.Revenue remained strong, with $45.9B in Q4 and a record $187.3B for the full year, but about $900M in unexpected tariff costs and aluminum supply disruptions pressured margins.The company reported an $11.1B net loss in Q4 and an $8.2B loss for the full year, largely driven by $15.5B in EV-related special charges and restructuring actions.Ford Pro and Ford Blue have projected 2026 pre-tax earnings of up to $7.5B and $4.5B respectively, while the Model e unit is expected to lose up to $4.5B.CFO Sherry House noted that the Novelis aluminum plant disruption is not expected to fully resolve until mid-2026, meaning the company will continue sourcing alternative supplies at a higher cost.Waymo, Tesla, Zoox and others are racing to scale robotaxis across the U.S., but recent crashes and investigations show that winning public trust may be harder than winning market share.A Waymo vehicle struck a child who ran into the street from behind a parked SUV in California, prompting a federal investigation. Zoox also reported a crash after a driver opened a door into its path. Both companies say their systems reacted appropriately.A majority of Americans say they're unlikely to try a self-driving taxi, though younger consumers are more open to the idea.“When something goes wrong, people don't experience it as a statistical issue — they experience it as a moral and emotional one,” said Professor William Riggs.Northwood University and NADA are teaming up to expand education access for franchised dealers, their employees and their families — with discounted tuition, scholarships and a clear focus on building the next generation of dealership leadership.NADA dealer members can enroll in Northwood's online undergraduate programs at $350 per credit hour, with the benefit extending to eligible spouses and dependents.Northwood's DeVos Graduate School is offering 20% MBA tuition scholarships, discounted master's programs and up to $15,000 toward a Doctor of Business Administration.Both organizations say the goal is strengthening the leadership pipeline in a people-driven, capital-intensive retaiJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

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- Ford Assures Shareholders Over Novelis Fire - Ford Launches HD Electrics in Europe - GAC Starts Solid-State Pilot Line - BYD Turns to PHEV Boxer Engine - Changan Buys Hyundai Assembly Plant in China - VW To Launch EREV In China - GM China Previews Future Designs

- Ford Assures Shareholders Over Novelis Fire - Ford Launches HD Electrics in Europe - GAC Starts Solid-State Pilot Line - BYD Turns to PHEV Boxer Engine - Changan Buys Hyundai Assembly Plant in China - VW To Launch EREV In China - GM China Previews Future Designs

Aluminum manufacturer Novelis suffered a third fire in two months at its plant in Oswego, New York. The company announced on its website that the fire began around 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 20 and that multiple local fire departments extinguished it by 3:25 p.m. The company added that all workers safely evacuated.The Wall Street Journal cited anonymous sources who said the incident appeared to occur in the same area as the first blaze in September. Novelis has not disclosed any details regarding damage.

Episode 658: Ford's EV Reality Check & Earnings InsightsIn this episode, we analyze Ford Motor Company's third-quarter 2025 earnings call, focusing on insights from CEO Jim Farley and other leadership. Farley discusses the company's impressive performance amid challenges posed by fires at the Novelis aluminum plant, which supplies critical materials for production. He outlines Ford's crisis response strategies and the anticipated recovery in aluminum supply. COO Kumar Galhotra elaborates on the financial implications of the disruptions and plans to increase production capacity. CFO Sherry House shares insights into the financial impact of electric vehicle investments while highlighting measures for improving profitability. Farley emphasizes the commitment to electrification, including a new affordable EV platform, and addresses the implications of market trends and tariffs on operations. The call concludes with a Q&A segment, underscoring Ford's strategic adaptability and optimism for the future.Support the Showwww.supportkilowatt.comOther PodcastsBeyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteNews LinksFord Q3 2025 Earnings Call*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1192: Ford faces a jolt of EV reality as the F-150 Lightning may lose its spark. Meanwhile, SEMA goes full throttle with hydrogen, hybrids, and horsepower. And Progressive's “Flo” gets a digital copilot as AI helps animals hit the road in the brand's latest ad.Show Notes with links:Ford is reportedly weighing the end of its all-electric F-150 Lightning as it reassesses its EV strategy amid steep losses and cooling demand. The move would mark a dramatic shift from what Ford once called a “Model T moment.”Ford's Model e division has lost $2.2B in the first half of 2025 and Lightning production remains paused after a fire at aluminum supplier Novelis,Sales have plateaued: only 24,577 units sold through October and fewer than 100,000 total since launch.Ford execs are prioritizing gas and hybrid F-150s as EV tax credits fade and consumer demand softens.The review echoes moves by GM and Stellantis, both of which have scaled back electric truck plans.The SEMA Show once again delivered its signature mix of over-the-top creativity and real-world innovation. Automakers used the Las Vegas stage to showcase performance, personalization, and the future of vehicle design.Ford unveiled the Maverick 300T, a 300-hp street truck featuring the Mustang's turbocharger, a lowered stance, and sport-tuned suspension aimed at AWD trims.Honda came in hot with eight prototypes, led by the Civic Type R HRC Rally XP built for rally racing.Toyota showed off a Turbo Trail Cruiser based on a 1985 Land Cruiser FJ60.Nissan's Dune Patrol turned the Armada into a desert racer.“SEMA has become the proving ground for what's next in personalization — if it's wild enough to work here, it's only a matter of time before it hits the street,” said one show organizer.Progressive is putting artificial intelligence in the driver's seat—literally—in its new ad “Drive Like an Animal.” The spot uses AI-generated visuals to depict animals behind the wheel while promoting the company's Snapshot® program, which personalizes rates based on actual driving habits.The ad combines AI-generated animation with the familiar voice of Flo (Stephanie Courtney) for a whimsical twist where llamas, lions, and leopards rule the road.“AI is an exciting tool that adds to our ability to innovate, but it's just that—a tool,” said Matt Dillon, Business Leader of Creative Development at Ninety6, Progressive's agency.Progressive says its use of AI follows strict ethical and copyright standards, emphasizing responsible innovation.“‘Drive Like an Animal' shows that fairness and personalization can be fun—drivers deserve coverage that reflects them,” said Meghan Walsh, Progressive's Head of Integrated Marketing.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Novelis announced in its latest quarterly report that it plans to restart a hot mill damaged by a fire at its Oswego, New York plant. The metal manufacturer expects operations to resume in December. 

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1183: Today we're talking about the billion-dollar blaze disrupting Ford's aluminum supply chain, Tekion's confident response to new DMS rival Pinewood.AI, and why the retail world's record CEO shuffle says more about skill sets than burnout. A mid-September fire at Novelis's massive Oswego, N.Y. aluminum plant has shaken the auto supply chain, putting Ford and other OEMs in damage-control mode as crews work nonstop to rebuild the damaged facility.A Sept. 16 fire destroyed 40,000 sq. ft. of the hot mill roof, halting aluminum heating and rolling operations essential to producing body panels for trucks and SUVs.Repairs are underway 24/7, with 1,900 of 2,455 replacement parts already on site.“Teams are working with extreme urgency,” said Novelis spokesperson Lauren Thompson. “Every hour counts in getting back online.”As Pinewood.AI eyes an ambitious U.S. rollout backed by Lithia Motors, Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan says “bring it on,” dismissing the U.K.-based DMS company as no major threat in America's complex dealership software market.Pinewood spun out of Lithia-owned Pendragon and plans a full-scale U.S. push after Lithia transitions to its platform by 2028.The U.S. DMS market is dominated by CDK Global, Reynolds and Reynolds, and Dealertrack, with Tekion gaining momentum.Vijayan said the U.S. market's size and regulatory complexity give Tekion an edge: “I don't have even the slightest concern.”With 1,500 full DMS clients and 4,000 using Tekion software, Vijayan said profitability is expected by 2026, emphasizing “strong financial economics and long-term growth.”A record wave of CEO exits is reshaping what success looks like at the top of retail. As technology, AI, and shifting consumer behavior redefine the landscape, companies are looking for leaders who can adapt fast and think across multiple disciplines.Retail CEO departures are up 116% year-over-year, with 64% unplanned, according to Russell Reynolds Associates.Leadership experts say modern executives must blend tech fluency, marketing insight, and operational skill to stay competitive.Craig Rowley, senior client partner at Korn Ferry, noted that while skills like sourcing and merchandising “don't necessarily go away,” they're no longer the foundation of what retailers seek in a CEO.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

In this episode, GM has ceased production of the chassis used for the Coachmen RVEX Motorhome prototype due to slower-than-expected demand in the commercial EV market. Ford halts the production of its F-150 Lightning pickup truck due to a fire at the Novelis aluminum plant. Georgia's State Park system may raise fees to reduce reliance on taxpayer funding, and the RV market shows signs of stabilization. Plus, a surge in Winnebago's stock and GM's decision to remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from future vehicles. Finally, an RV-focused indie video game, 'RV There Yet,' is making waves on Steam. Get a free quote for an extended warranty on your RV at https://wholesalewarranties.com Get your first month of Mile Marker Membership FREE at https://rvmiles.memberful.com/checkout?plan=96363 with code RVMILES.  Subscribe to the RV Miles Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/RVMilesPodcast.  ****************************** Connect with RV Miles:  RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers 00:00 Introduction 00:06 Chevy Ceases BrightDrop Van Production 02:10 Ford Lightning Production Halted 03:10 Sponsored Message: Wholesale Warranties 04:03 Georgia State Parks Audit and Recommendations 04:46 RV Industry Health Report 05:56 Winnebago's Strong Earnings Report 06:58 GM Removes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 07:52 RV Focused Indie Video Game Takes Steam by Storm 08:20 Conclusion

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1171: Ford scrambles after a supplier fire halts SUV production, Rivian doubles down on AI instead of Apple CarPlay, and young people rediscover the joy of “hanging up”... literallyFord is pausing production for several key vehicles, including the Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and F-150 Lightning, after a massive fire shut down operations at its main aluminum supplier, Novelis. Novelis' upstate New York facility is responsible for 40% of U.S. aluminum sheet supply, and the fire will keep it offline until early 2026.Ford will halt output at five plants, including the Kentucky Truck Plant, where the Expedition and Navigator are built.Ford pulled forward downtime originally scheduled for late 2025 to manage the shortage.F-150 and Super Duty production continue, but analysts say Ford could lose up to $1 billion in profits if supply tightens.“They're focusing all their energy on making sure all their F-150s get built,” said Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions.Rivian is betting its future on in-car AI, aiming to create a seamless, branded ecosystem that integrates your favorite apps, without handing the keys (or the data) over to Apple.CEO RJ Scaringe says the goal is to “hold the glue” between apps like Spotify, Google Maps, and Apple Music as AI becomes central to the in-car experience.Automakers fear platforms like Apple's CarPlay could harvest vehicle data and weaken brand identity.Rivian's approach mirrors moves by other automakers who want to control software updates and user interfaces directly.“Customers will appreciate a seamless digital experience... not needing to jump between CarPlay and what we create as a Rivian environment,” said Scaringe.Call it the “landline revival.” Gen Z and millennials are rebelling against endless screen time, choosing intentional connection and analog simplicity over constant notifications and algorithm-driven distraction.Over 40% of U.S. adults — and 62% under 30 — say they're on their phones almost constantly, according to Pew Research.Tiffany Ng, a NYC writer, chained her iPhone using a belt for a week, describing it as “reentering real life.”Others, like Catherine Goetze, are modernizing the landline — selling Bluetooth-connected rotary phones under her brand Physical Phones, generating $118K in pre-sales.“It's not realistic to throw your smartphone into a river,” Goetze said. “But you can regain some level of balance and intentionality.”0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier1:35 Upcoming ASOTU Edge Webinar on How and When To Move Used Vehicles2:30 Q4 Strategy Sessions NEXT WEEK3:54 Ford Pauses Production Due To Aluminum Supplier Fire7:08 Why Rivian Isn't Integrating Apple CarplJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

The Ford F-150 has been a top-selling pickup truck in America for many years running, but a recent disaster at the plant of one of the automaker's key suppliers speaks to the precarious nature of even the most valuable supply chains.On September 16th, a fire took place at the Oswego, New York factory of metal manufacturer Novelis – an event that reportedly leveled the plant's hot mill, which is the facility's primary aluminum sheet production area.

- Aluminum Plant Fire Could Cost Ford $1 Billion - Ford Scaling Back on Lithium - EV Charger Installation Growth Continues - EU Automakers Can't Hit C02 Targets - GM Abruptly Cancels EV Tax Credit Workaround - GM Reveals the New Bolt - Ferrari Reveals Its 1st EV Chassis

- Aluminum Plant Fire Could Cost Ford $1 Billion - Ford Scaling Back on Lithium - EV Charger Installation Growth Continues - EU Automakers Can't Hit C02 Targets - GM Abruptly Cancels EV Tax Credit Workaround - GM Reveals the New Bolt - Ferrari Reveals Its 1st EV Chassis

Suzanne Lindsay-Walker is Vice President, Sustainability, for Novelis Inc. In this role, Suzanne leads the development and implementation of the company's global sustainability strategy and vision to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050. She is also responsible for Novelis' Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. Suzanne joined Novelis in May 2021. Prior to Novelis, Suzanne was the Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environmental Affairs for UPS. In this position, she was responsible for driving solutions and delivering results to achieve UPS's sustainability goals, as well as developing the company's forward-looking sustainability strategy. Before UPS, Suzanne held positions of increasing responsibility in sustainability at Brambles USA, The Kroger Co. and PetSmart. She began her career as a civil engineer, focused on land development for retail and commercial clients. Suzanne holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan. Suzanne Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Novelis' circular business model as the world's largest aluminum recycler Novelis' 3x30 sustainability strategy Collaboration and stakeholder engagement internally and externally Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Suzanne Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers?  I would say when you hear “no,” and you will hear no often, take it as “no, not right now.” What I found in my career is that some good ideas usually take six months to a year or even more to seed, but keep at it. Keep planting the seeds, keep watering them, because business cases and attitudes will evolve over time. I'm a bit of a bulldog, and I don't let things die, so I'll just keep pounding away at things until I can find an opening. Sometimes you just have to be patient, but keep at it.  What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability?  How many opportunities there are in this space, how many jobs are available, and opportunities for young people to drive positive impact in their everyday work lives. I think that so much of what I see coming into the workforce is people that want to work for a company where they can do just that. There's so many jobs available, which I think is amazing. That, to me, is exciting because we need as many advocates and people that want to drive that positive impact as we can get, because we have a long way to go before 2050 hits.  What is one book you would recommend sustainability leaders read?  One that I read early on and it's kind of old school, but it was Strategy for Sustainability by Adam Werbach. He crystallized the business of sustainability in a very real way for me at a time when I worked at Kroger, when I was trying to think through the strategy there. The examples and things that he brought together, I think at its highest level, is still a frame that can work today. That's many, many years ago, but it's always one that I go back to.  What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work?  I get a lot of daily digests and updates from Trellis, I get all the digests from WBCSD, WEF. I try to consume as much as I can in those formats because you do have to have a job to do, but I also like to keep a pulse on what's going on. I find that having that stuff delivered to you on a daily basis allows me to kind of keep the pulse of what's going on, and I enjoy reading them.  Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at Novelis?  I would love for people to check out our 2024 sustainability report. We launched it several months ago, but it really tries to tell all the good stories and the proof points of what we're trying to accomplish here. Novelis.com is where you can find it.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Ceasefire Cheers, Markets Rally Wall Street bounced and gold slumped as President Donald Trump brokered a surprise ceasefire between Israel and Iran—bringing an end to what he called the “12-Day War.” Investors cheered the cooling conflict, triggering a selloff in safe-haven assets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures dropped sharply by ₹2,606 per 10 grams, while global gold prices echoed the dip. But the peace proved shaky—new explosions were reported in Tehran, adding fresh uncertainty. Analysts now expect continued volatility in bullion, with technical indicators flashing a bearish outlook. Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize In a bold political twist, US Congressman Buddy Carter nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary and historic” efforts in ending the Israel-Iran standoff. Carter praised Trump's “courage and clarity” in averting a broader war and halting Iran's nuclear momentum. While the prize remains far from guaranteed, the nomination adds a headline-grabbing chapter to Trump's presidency—and could influence the global political narrative. DGCA Flags Grim Safety Lapses India's skies are under scrutiny. In the wake of the June 12 Air India crash, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched a nationwide audit—and found alarming lapses. From repeated aircraft defects to worn-out tyres and faded runway markings, the audit revealed deep cracks in aviation safety protocols. Ground equipment was unserviceable, simulators didn't match actual aircraft, and obstruction data hadn't been updated in three years—despite ongoing construction near airports. The DGCA has ordered urgent fixes within a week and vowed continuous monitoring. With air traffic surging, the need for a full-scale aviation safety overhaul is more urgent than ever. Wegovy Enters India's Obesity Fight Novo Nordisk has officially launched Wegovy in India—a once-a-week injectable weight loss drug targeting adults battling obesity and cardiovascular risks. Priced between ₹17,345 and ₹26,050, Wegovy enters a space already heating up with Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, launched earlier this year. Unlike diabetes drug Ozempic, Wegovy is FDA-approved specifically for weight loss. The drug mimics appetite-suppressing hormones and boosts insulin sensitivity. Novo Nordisk says it's focusing on awareness and accessibility rather than immediate sales numbers. As India's obesity challenge deepens, a pharma face-off is brewing—one pen injection at a time. Hindalco Buys Into High-Tech Alumina Hindalco is going deeper into advanced materials. The Aditya Birla Group's metals major has announced a $125 million acquisition of U.S.-based AluChem Companies Inc., adding 60,000 tonnes of specialty alumina capacity. AluChem's products power EVs, semiconductors, and precision ceramics—critical segments in a fast-changing global supply chain. This marks Hindalco's third U.S. metals acquisition after Novelis and Aleris. MD Satish Pai says the deal is part of a long-term plan to double Hindalco's specialty alumina output to 1 million tonnes by FY30. “As clean-tech demand rises, AluChem's chemistry will help us lead,” he said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What does it take to digitally transform a global manufacturing giant? In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High speaks with Regina Salazar, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Novelis, about how the world's largest aluminum recycler is scaling enterprise-wide innovation through technology. Regina shares how she unified IT and digital into a single operating model, launched a global business relationship framework, and enhanced Novelis' data architecture to support AI at scale. She also discusses the company's ambitious smart factory in Alabama, how digital twins are reshaping operations, and Novelis' roadmap to becoming a tech-enabled, sustainable enterprise.

Chesterfield Sports Enterprise will kick off construction in the coming days on an 89,000-square-foot facility that is set to feature two professional-level ice rinks; The Novelis plant on Reymet Road in Chesterfield County will close May 30 as part of the company's overall restructuring; New brunch spot Sassy's is set to open this summer in the former Butterbean Market & Café in Southside Richmond; and the owners of local fried chicken chain Cocky Rooster have a new sports bar in Midlothian.

Among the learnings that Dev Ahuja has gleaned from his three-decade-long, globe-hopping finance career, perhaps none has delivered a more enduring instruction than that which followed his very first hop.By his own account, after Ahuja had reached the summit of Novartis's finance executive ranks in India, the drug giant invited him to occupy an office at its Basel, Switzerland, headquarters. Here, Ahuja was promised, he would be able to apply his flourishing financial acumen on a more global scale. “I thought that I knew what it took—I came with a lot of confidence rather than in a mode of humbleness and wanting to learn,” comments Ahuja, who let us know that his first years at headquarters did not always go as planned.Ahuja reports: “The Swiss don't mince words."Confronted with his shortcomings, Ahuja set out to get things back on track—beginning with a hefty dose of self-scrutiny. “I had done a miserable job because I really had not made the effort to build relationships and take the time and make the effort to understand the cultural nuances,” remarks Ahuja, whose track change paid off with a Swiss stint in the roles of group controller and head of Basel's finance operations that stretched to 5 years.Still, Ahuja's Swiss experiences would prove to grow even more valuable in the years ahead, as he would come to occupy the CFO offices of Novartis Korea (3 years) and Novartis Japan (2 years).“Novartis was very active when it came to developing people across geographies, but my case—where I would end up living in five different countries—was not very normal,” observes Ahuja, whose fifth nation became the U.S. after the drugmaker's $46 billion acquisition of Alcon opened the door to a number of opportunities for him.Announced in 2010, the Alcon deal was to present post-merger integration challenges that in part led Novartis to relocate Ahuja from Korea to Japan, where the Alcon integration tasks were more pressing.“We accomplished a lot in Japan in a short period of time, and it seems that Alcon U.S.—which was twice the size of Alcon Japan—was in need of some of what we had learned,” recalls Ahuja, who tells us that at the time, a son had recently relocated to the U.S. for studies.With little delay, it seems, Ahuja was headed to Fort Worth, Texas, to serve as CFO North America for the drug giant's Alcon division—a business that years later would nab business headlines when Novartis opted to spin it off.According to Ahuja, he has been able to apply his Swiss “lessons” at each career move, including his change when he departed from Novartis in 2016 to accept the CFO position at aluminum products giant Novelis.It seems that regardless of whether a move has involved geographies or industries, Ahuja has been able to apply the benefits of his time in Switzerland.Says Ahuja: “When you fail, you must make up your mind to take every lesson from that failure and act on it.” –Jack Sweeney

In today's episode, I'm joined by Beatriz Landa.As the VP of Metal Procurement and Recycling for Novelis North America, she holds one of the most influential roles in recycled aluminium.Not only is she a big player in our industry, she also has an MBA and played professional soccer. She's an all round overachiever!In today's episode we talk about:

  Dave MacAdam is the Director of Portfolio Management for Global R&D at Novelis, the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world's largest recycler of aluminum. As director, Dave focuses on optimizing Novelis' global R&D project portfolio, including portfolio and project governance, analytics, and economic modeling. Before joining Novelis, Dave served as an electrical engineer for over 13 years on various aspects of semiconductor design, including product concept modeling, analysis, specification, and design. Dave holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada, and an MBA from Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Dave also holds 13 patents in multiple areas of semiconductor design. Dave joins me today to discuss navigating innovation challenges for success. He explains change management in portfolio optimization and highlights the role of metrics in strategic decision-making. He discusses the need for resource allocation buffers in portfolio management and outlines the challenges of portfolio prioritization, especially when dealing with constrained resources. Dave also underscores the growing relevance and influence of sustainability on customers' decisions and offers advice to individuals starting their journey in portfolio management. Addendum: The Ball Aluminum Cups Dave mentions in 27:22 are made of 90% recycled content.   “Prioritize the change you want and be mindful of the time and investment it takes and of the organization that will use those systems. Keep focused on that as your guiding principle.” - Dave MacAdam This week on Innovation Talks: ●     Dave's role as Director of Portfolio Management at Novelis ●     Novelis products in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and construction ●     The importance of innovation and sustainability ●     What good and bad data look like ●     The evolution of portfolios ●     Portfolio management in a sustainable world ●     Defining the portfolio ●     The impact of sustainability on portfolio management ●     The push for environmental sustainability in the supply chain ●     Challenges related to portfolio prioritization ●     Leveraging the right metrics to drive change ●     Dave's advice on portfolio management ●     Novelis' contributions to sustainable solutions ●     Change management in portfolio optimization ●     The challenges of driving and sustaining change Connect with Dave MacAdam: ●     Novelis (https://www.novelis.com/) ●     Novelis on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/novelis/) ●     Novelis on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/novelisinc) ●     Novelis on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NovelisInc/) ●     Novelis on Twitter (https://twitter.com/novelis?lang=en) ●     Dave MacAdam on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemacadam/)   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5ibHVicnJ5LmNvbS9mZWVkcy8xNDY1ODg1LnhtbA) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/) | Amazon (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6e12f112-fdc6-499e-be27-bcdd18505859/innovation-talks)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you.   For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) . b

The Reserve Bank of India recently urged the private sector to step up and take over the responsibility of driving capital expenditure, thereby relieving the government. An article authored by a team led by RBI Deputy Governor Michael D Patra said, expectation of a fresh round of capex by the corporate sector is likely to fuel the next leg of growth. Will private capex be able to offset the slowing momentum of government capex in FY25?  While the government is expected to pull back on capex in FY25 due to concerns about fiscal consolidation, economists believe it's time for the private sector to pick up the ‘baton'. Speaking of investment, India's Artificial Intelligence landscape is set for significant growth. SoftBank Group, known for its substantial investments in tech companies worldwide, has recently confirmed a strategic shift towards investing heavily in artificial intelligence. The Japanese investor has now set its attention on India's expanding AI market. But what does this move signify?  Amidst the global race to harness artificial intelligence, Softbank has also targeted expanding its investment portfolio with next-gen technologies. Meanwhile, in the equity markets, aluminium player Hindalco is taking its key subsidiary Novelis public in the US by likely selling a partial or complete stake in the company. As investors await key details of the IPO, what could the monetisation of Novelis mean for Hindalco and its investors?  Moving on, the city of dreams Mumbai has recently unveiled its ‘digital twin' called the Mumbai Megapolis Metaverse, at a tech event in Mumbai. The project offers an immersive experience of the city's future where people can explore the proposed transformation of Mumbai by 2025. But what exactly is Mumbai Megapolis Metaverse? Listen to this episode of the podcast for answers. 

In this episode, I talk with Amit Dingare, Director of Data Science & Insights at Novelis, about the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the manufacturing industry. We delve into Amit's extensive experience in decision science and analytics across various sectors, exploring the applications of big data, predictive modeling, and machine learning in shaping the future of manufacturing. Invest in AI Box: https://republic.com/ai-box Get on the AI Box Waitlist: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠ Facebook Community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/739308654562189 Follow me on X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jaeden_ai⁠⁠

In der heutigen Podcast-Folge sprechen wir mit Mandy und Thore von Novelis, ein führender Anbieter nachhaltiger Aluminiumlösungen und Weltmarktführer im Aluminiumwalzen und -recycling. Das Unternehmen mit Sitz in Atlanta, USA, gehört zur international bekannten Aditya Birla Group. In Europa arbeiten ca. 5.000 Mitarbeitende an zehn Standorten. Mandy und Thore geben spannende Einblicke in die verschiedenen Wertschöpfungsströme und in die Produkte. Außerdem sprechen sie von Nachhaltigkeit, Recycling, Innovation im Unternehmen und von Internationalität. Wir freuen uns über das aufschlussreiche Gespräch! Mehr zu Mandy und Novelis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-reese/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/novelis/ https://www.novelis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NovelisInc/ https://www.instagram.com/novelisinc/ hyrd: https://www.instagram.com/gethyrd/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gethyrd/ https://www.facebook.com/gethyrd/ https://twitter.com/gethyrd get hyrd Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OHMNxXljWpKs1hU5eDqm2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-hyrd/id1621089768 https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/d9924d00-9a8d-4882-9b27-b2f4d7fa9e2e/get-hyrd

 Dave MacAdam is the Director of Portfolio Management for Global R&D at Novelis, the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world's largest recycler of aluminum. As director, Dave focuses on optimizing Novelis' global R&D project portfolio, including portfolio and project governance, analytics, and economic modeling. Before joining Novelis, Dave served as an electrical engineer for over 13 years on various aspects of semiconductor design, including product concept modeling, analysis, specification, and design. Dave holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada, and an MBA from Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Dave also holds 13 patents in multiple areas of semiconductor design.Dave joins me today to discuss navigating innovation challenges for success. He explains change management in portfolio optimization and highlights the role of metrics in strategic decision-making. He discusses the need for resource allocation buffers in portfolio management and outlines the challenges of portfolio prioritization, especially when dealing with constrained resources. Dave also underscores the growing relevance and influence of sustainability on customers' decisions and offers advice to individuals starting their journey in portfolio management.Addendum: The Ball Aluminum Cups Dave mentions in 27:22 are made of 90% recycled content. “Prioritize the change you want and be mindful of the time and investment it takes and of the organization that will use those systems. Keep focused on that as your guiding principle.” - Dave MacAdamThis week on Innovation Talks:●     Dave's role as Director of Portfolio Management at Novelis●     Novelis products in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and construction●     The importance of innovation and sustainability●     What good and bad data look like●     The evolution of portfolios●     Portfolio management in a sustainable world●     Defining the portfolio●     The impact of sustainability on portfolio management●     The push for environmental sustainability in the supply chain●     Challenges related to portfolio prioritization●     Leveraging the right metrics to drive change●     Dave's advice on portfolio management●     Novelis' contributions to sustainable solutions●     Change management in portfolio optimization●     The challenges of driving and sustaining change Connect with Dave MacAdam:●     Novelis●     Novelis on LinkedIn●     Novelis on YouTube●     Novelis on Facebook●     Novelis on Twitter●     Dave MacAdam on LinkedIn This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here. b

Listen to Satish Pai, MD of Hindalco Industries, in conversation with Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj as he breaks down how ‘Industry 4.0' is aiding manufacturing businesses in evading unplanned downtime. Tune in to the conversation to gain insight into the recyclable nature of aluminum, India's contribution to cater to the demand driven by the ‘China plus one strategy', and more.Mr. Satish Pai is the Managing Director of Hindalco Industries. He took over as the CEO of Hindalco's Aluminium Business in August 2013.Mr. Pai was the driving force behind three mega greenfield projects that established Hindalco as among the biggest producers of primary aluminum in Asia. He is also on the Board of Hindalco subsidiary - Novelis - the world's largest aluminum rolling and recycling company.In February 2014, he was appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of the company and was also entrusted with Hindalco's copper business.Mr. Pai became the Managing Director of Hindalco in August 2016, where he oversees the Indian metals business and guides Novelis' operations globally.Before joining the Aditya Birla Group, Mr. Pai worked with Schlumberger, based out of Paris. Throughout his 28-year career with the MNC, he held important positions and was responsible for Schlumberger operations globally.For more of our coverage check out thecore.inJoin and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube

Among the learnings that Dev Ahuja has gleaned from his three-decade-long, globe-hopping finance career, perhaps none has delivered a more enduring instruction than that which followed his very first hop. By his own account, after Ahuja had reached the summit of Novartis's finance executive ranks in India, the drug giant invited him to occupy an office at its Basel, Switzerland, headquarters. Here, Ahuja was promised, he would be able to apply his flourishing financial acumen on a more global scale.   “I thought that I knew what it took—I came with a lot of confidence rather than in a mode of humbleness and wanting to learn,” comments Ahuja, who let us know that his first years at headquarters did not always go as planned. Ahuja reports: “The Swiss don't mince words." Confronted with his shortcomings, Ahuja set out to get things back on track—beginning with a hefty dose of self-scrutiny.    “I had done a miserable job because I really had not made the effort to build relationships and take the time and make the effort to understand the cultural nuances,” remarks Ahuja, whose track change paid off with a Swiss stint in the roles of group controller and head of Basel's finance operations that stretched to 5 years. Still, Ahuja's Swiss experiences would prove to grow even more valuable in the years ahead, as he would come to occupy the CFO offices of Novartis Korea (3 years) and Novartis Japan (2 years). “Novartis was very active when it came to developing people across geographies, but my case—where I would end up living in five different countries—was not very normal,” observes Ahuja, whose fifth nation became the U.S. after the drugmaker's $46 billion acquisition of Alcon opened the door to a number of opportunities for him. Announced in 2010, the Alcon deal was to present post-merger integration challenges that in part led Novartis to relocate Ahuja from Korea to Japan, where the Alcon integration tasks were more pressing. “We accomplished a lot in Japan in a short period of time, and it seems that Alcon U.S.—which was twice the size of Alcon Japan—was in need of some of what we had learned,” recalls Ahuja, who tells us that at the time, a son had recently relocated to the U.S. for studies. With little delay, it seems, Ahuja was headed to Fort Worth, Texas, to serve as CFO North America for the drug giant's Alcon division—a business that years later would nab business headlines when Novartis opted to spin it off. According to Ahuja, he has been able to apply his Swiss “lessons” at each career move, including his change when he departed from Novartis in 2016 to accept the CFO position at aluminum products giant Novelis. It seems that regardless of whether a move has involved geographies or industries, Ahuja has been able to apply the benefits of his time in Switzerland. Says Ahuja: “When you fail, you must make up your mind to take every lesson from that failure and act on it.” –Jack Sweeney

This episode of Planning Aces features the FP&A insights and commentary of  CFO Dev Ahuja of Novelis, CFO Alex Triplett of Appfire and CFO Rick Rosenthal of Clara Analytics. One of the key topics co host Brett Knowles drills down on is the difference between complicated and complex problems. Brett uses the examples of manufacturing a car, which is complicated, and raising a child, which is complex. The distinction is crucial in understanding how to approach problem-solving in an organization. While complicated problems can be solved with the right formulas or spreadsheets, complex problems require more. They demand strong interpersonal relationships and effective communication. It's not just about having the right tools or processes, but also about having the right people who can use these tools effectively. Planning Ace CFO Dev Ahuja brings some perspective on the role of people in finance transformation. CFO Ahuja shared insights into the structure of his finance organization at Novelis. Despite being well-established, the organization needed a renewed focus on the role of finance in driving decisions and adding value. Dev emphasized the importance of finance being a thought partner and actively shaping strategy. He also highlighted the need for a strong talent pipeline and succession planning. This ensures the organization has the necessary depth of talent to drive its vision forward.

As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world's largest recycler of aluminum, championing the vision of closed loop recycling, Novelis is driven by its purpose to shape a sustainable world together.   In today's episode we welcome Vanessa Li, current Program Manager for Advanced Technologies at Novelis. With her, we discussed:   

Aluminum is an infinitely recyclable material and an important part of the circular economy. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, Vice President, Sustainability, for Novelis Inc., to discuss the type of products that Novelis's aluminum ends up in, the life cycle benefits of aluminum versus other materials, how aluminum is contributing to the circular economy, Novelis's closed loop system with Ford Motor Company and Ball, the key focus areas in Novelis's sustainability strategy, the value of their GreenCircle Recycled Content certifications, and how Novelis empowers their employees to embrace sustainability. SHOW NOTES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/tad-talks-sustainability-podcast/episode25-aluminum-circular-economy

Chris Spooner joins to share his experience as a buyer from organizations like Rubicon and Novelis. Topics include 1) How to enable your champion to go get a "yes" and not a "go do more work", 2) the art of blind calendar invites, do's and don'ts, and 3) a cold call that actually worked and why it worked Follow the Bowery Capital Startup Sales Podcast for more like this.