Andrea Klein is CEO of Rand Technologies. Andrea Klein, the founder and CEO of RAND Technology, discusses the importance of supply chain in future mobility and the challenges it faces. She emphasizes the role of quality in supply chain and the need for flexibility and common parts to create sustainability. Klein also highlights the impact of AI on the supply chain and the proactive steps automotive companies can take to navigate the changing landscape. She explains the value of RAND Technology in providing solutions and market intelligence to help customers make informed decisions. Key points: Introduction and Overview Andrea Klein's Work with RAND Technology The Importance of Supply Chain in Future Mobility The Challenges and Imperfections of Supply Chain The Role of Quality in Supply Chain Commercial Viability and Sustainability in Supply Chain The Importance of Safety Stocks and Utilizing the Marketplace The Impact of AI on the Supply Chain Proactive Steps for Automotive Companies Utilizing the Excess Market in the Aftermarket The Trade-Offs of Single Sourcing The Value of RAND Technology in the Supply Chain Links Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/andreaklein https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-klein-191b388/ https://www.randtech.com/ About: Andrea Klein founded Rand 30 years ago with a passion for technology, an exciting industry she knew would contribute advancements that would make a true difference in the world for generations. With her love for people and vision of a better, greener planet, she built the company based on trust, integrity and an unwavering commitment to superior product quality, leading-edge innovation and customer satisfaction. These guiding principles have been the foundation upon which Rand Technology has grown into the venerated, industry-leading, global supply chain company it is today. With a standard of excellence that is second-to-none, Rand supports Fortune 500 companies with sales, purchasing, engineering, testing, and logistics from offices across five continents. It is a sophisticated, full-service technology hardware supply chain company offering a comprehensive suite of services to support NPI, production, global services, and asset recovery that empower clients to achieve bottom line growth in all market conditions. With a commitment to socially responsible, sustainable practices, Andrea is widely regarded as one of the industry’s most innovative leaders. She is laser-focused on a technology-driven future that assures inclusiveness and diversity in a workplace where employees, partners, customers, vendors, and others are valued, respected, and working toward a common objective of responsible, environmentally conscious IT asset management. Considering the company’s immense success as the first and only 100-percent woman-owned, global independent distribution company, it is an understatement to say Andrea is well ahead of her time. She hopes her story will inspire other women to break through barriers that have traditionally limited their professional opportunities. To that end, she makes frequent presentations to young women and girls at schools, civic organizations and charitable events urging them to follow their hearts and pursue career paths that fulfill their passions. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. Edison Manufacturing and Engineering: Edison manufacturing is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don’t neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/