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Automotive Manufacturing Executive Briefing – May 2026

The rules of automotive manufacturing are being rewritten in real time. In this executive briefing, Seraph’s leadership team examines what the current wave of disruption actually means for manufacturers and suppliers on the ground, from how to protect margins under sustained cost pressure to where genuine strategic opportunity exists amid the uncertainty.

Published on May 29, 2026

Participants

Ambrose Conroy

CEO & Founder

Harrison Catlin

Senior Consultant

Jan Griffiths

Executive Advisor

What’s discussed:

  • Cost Pressures
  • Tariffs & Trade Policy
  • Geopolitical Disruption
  • China Exposure
  • Raw Material Cost Volatility

The automotive risk and opportunity set has changed.

Cost pressures are at top of mind for suppliers. Tariffs and trade policy are now the top reported supply chain risk. Geopolitical disruption, China exposure, raw material cost volatility, and EV demand uncertainty are forcing manufacturers and suppliers to rethink footprint, sourcing, inventory, capital plans and operating execution