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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The Rising Cost of Repairs: What Every Warranty Leader Needs to Know
A Case Study from Ford Motor Company At this year’s Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit, Shannon Dare and Lisa Sheth — NA Warranty Cost Reduction Managers at Ford Motor Company — delivered one of the most data-driven and urgent messages of the event: Repair costs are climbing faster than the systems built to manage […]
Innovation Moves Us Forward. Compliance Keeps Us Grounded.
A Session Spotlight on Warranty Clarity with Bridgestone’s James Kiriazes At this year’s Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit, James Kiriazes — Director of Customer Quality Engineering at Bridgestone Americas — delivered a message that resonated across the entire warranty ecosystem: “Warranty is one of the least enforced rules we deal with — and that […]
Deep Dive Recap: Quality Management & Root Cause Identification
How OEMs and Suppliers Are Redefining Quality Through Data, Alignment, and Shared Responsibility At the 2025 Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit, one of the most anticipated Deep Dive panel discussions brought together leaders shaping the future of quality management across the automotive ecosystem. The session — Quality Management & Root Cause Identification — featured: Together, […]
Bringing the Industry Together: From Recalls to Collaboration
At MAPconnected, progress doesn’t stop when the Summit ends — it grows through the conversations and connections that follow. That’s why this week’s spotlight feels especially important. From Varun Jain of K&L Gates to Laura Kelly of Advantage Technical, both reminded us what this network is truly about: trust, accountability, and collaboration that extends beyond […]
New Xchange Leadership Groups Forming!
Member-driven, insight-rich collaboration — built around your priorities. As MAPconnected enters its next phase of growth, we are launching member peer benchmarking groups designed for senior leaders. These executive-level forums will focus on strategy, governance, and enterprise impact—moving beyond day-to-day operations. Each group convenes in a closed-door, facilitated environment and is built around targeted themes […]
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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 […]
Get Ready for Detroit:
Key Sessions – Industry Insights – Loads of Networking Opps Meet the Speakers & Sessions Driving the 2025 Summit 🟩 Get the Full Agenda here! 📊 Take Survey Please! We need your perspective which will be included in a presentation at the Summit discussing the critical role OEM-supplier relationships play in warranty outcomes! 🕐 Takes […]