Who Are The
Auto Supply Chain Champions?
Who we are and what we do
Jan brings decades of executive supply chain leadership and a sharp focus on culture, leadership, and decision-making under pressure. Tom brings frontline and enterprise-level insight into how manufacturers turn data into action and close the gap between plans and performance.
Together, they lead direct, practical conversations about what it really takes to build supply chains that can adapt, recover, and perform in a world of constant disruption.
This podcast goes beyond commentary. Each episode features real-world experiences from industry leaders navigating disruptions, volatility, technology change, and execution risk. The focus is always on what works, what doesn’t, and what leaders need to do differently to be ready for what’s next.
New episodes are released every two weeks.
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Who is Tom?
Tom has had a comprehensive career in technology, spanning roles from help desk support at EDS consulting for Accenture. He has held significant technology positions enabling Manufacturing, Procurement, and Shared Services Operations for Johnson Controls, and served as Vice President & Chief Information Officer for Yanfeng Automotive Interiors. Currently, Tom leverages his extensive industry experience to advise client leadership on how QAD's cloud-based technology and artificial intelligence can deliver substantial value to manufacturers of all sizes.
Who is Jan?
Jan is the President and Founder of Gravitas Detroit and host of the Automotive Leaders podcast. Jan is recognized as a thought leader on the subject of authentic leadership in the automotive industry and previously served as Chief Procurement Officer for a $3 billion, Tier-1 global automotive supplier. In 2015, she joined the ranks of the Automotive News’ list of the Top 100 Leading Women. Jan is the co-host and podcast producer of Auto Supply Chain Prophets.