As Supplier Cost Sharing Grows More Complex, OEM Leaders Are Zeroing In On Administrative Burden

Supplier cost sharing is one of the most powerful levers for controlling warranty and quality costs—but execution often breaks down in the details. MAPconnected’s Purchasing & Supplier Cost Sharing Xchange Group brings OEM leaders together to benchmark real-world approaches to governance, supplier burden, and cost-recovery performance.
MAPconnected Announces New Leadership Xchange Groups for TAC and Warranty Administration Executives

Press Release: MAPconnected announces the expansion of its Leadership Xchange portfolio with two invitation-only executive peer benchmarking forums designed to support OEM leaders navigating increasing complexity across Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) and Warranty Administration.
5 Key Takeaways from Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit 2025
Explore the top five takeaways from the MAPconnected Summit 2025 and discover how AI and collaboration are transforming warranty operations. Article Written By Circuitry.AI | Oct 28, 2025 The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and the rise of software-defined vehicles. At the 2025 MAPconnected […]
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Detroit Roll Call: Your Peers Are In — Are You?
The room is filling fast — see who’s already confirmed for this year’s Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit. From OEMs and suppliers to technology innovators and fleet leaders — the entire warranty ecosystem is coming together to tackle today’s toughest service challenges. If you’re an OEM or Warranty Processor, you may qualify for free […]
Michael Cavaretta Ford Motor Company Sr Director Quality & Industrial System Analytics to Join “AI In The Field” Panel During VIP Dinner at the Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit
MAPconnected is proud to announce that Michael Cavaretta will be joining the AI In The Field panel during the VIP Dinner on October 20 at this year’s Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit, taking place October 20–22, 2025, at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel. As AI rapidly moves from theory to real-world implementation, leaders across […]
Who’s Joining Us in Detroit?
Your peers, partners, and competitors are already in the room — make sure you are too. 301io Aclaro AI Advantage Technical AWS Bombardier Recreational Products Bridgestone Americas C&K Auto Parts Capitol Technology University, Carfax For Lenders CarTechIQ Circuitry.ai Cummins DRN Data DSA Daten Ford Motor Company Freudenberg Battery System Garrett General Motors Henderson Products Hyundai […]
Webinar Spotlight: Driving Warranty Innovation with Truepic

Driving Warranty Innovation: Smarter, Faster Claims For TPAs and OEMs As warranty leaders face rising pressure to reduce costs, accelerate decisions, and improve customer trust, many are rethinking how claims are reviewed. Traditional manual inspections slow down the process, create inconsistencies, and add unnecessary expense. In this upcoming webinar, Truepic’s President & Co-founder, Craig Stack, […]
Session Spotlight: Warranty Initiatives

At the 2025 Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit, warranty is taking center stage. OEM leaders will explore how innovative initiatives are reshaping warranty management to drive efficiency, compliance, and stronger alignment with dealers. 📍 Tuesday, October 21st | 9:10 – 9:50 | Deep Dives | Warranty Initiatives This session will feature perspectives from: Why […]
AI in Service & Warranty: Dinner & Shark Tank Challenge – October 20

Every AI-SWLM Think Tank meet-up has uncovered something new — from rethinking how warranty data flows to mapping early warning systems that change how OEMs, dealers, and suppliers collaborate. On October 20, that same spirit of discovery comes alive in a full day of programming at the 2025 Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit, culminating […]