--- title: "Electrification & Risk: Evolving Best Practices in EV Program Planning" description: Explore evolving best practices in EV program planning and risk management at the upcoming AIAG Supply Chain Conference. image: https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Supply%20Chain%20Conference%20Email%20Header.png --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) [< Back to Blog Listings](https://blog.aiag.org/) # Electrification & Risk: Evolving Best Practices in EV Program Planning by [AIAG](https://blog.aiag.org/author/aiag) | May 01, 2025 ![Supply Chain Conference Email Header](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG/Supply%20Chain%20Conference%20Email%20Header.png?width=500&height=280&name=Supply%20Chain%20Conference%20Email%20Header.png) The future of automotive is electric — but getting there requires a transformation in how we plan, manage, and mitigate risk across the supply chain. ![ron-butler](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ron-butler.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=ron-butler.jpg)At this year’s **[AIAG Supply Chain Conference](https://www.aiag.org/events/supply-chain-conference),** we’re taking a deep dive into the evolving world of electric vehicle (EV) program planning. In a session titled *“The Many Facets of Program Planning in EV,”* Ron Butler, CEO of ESSPI, will unpack how companies are applying hard-earned lessons from the last decade to reshape their approach to EV safety, sourcing, and material risk. From the battery to the loading dock, the complexity of EV supply chains demands new thinking. Supply chain professionals are now navigating not only fast-moving technology changes, but also heightened regulatory expectations and long-lead material availability. In this session, attendees will gain insight into: - How data is being used to anticipate risk and prevent costly disruptions - The role of supplier collaboration in improving EV safety and performance - Strategies to manage materials volatility in a constrained global market - Best practices that are emerging as standards across the industry This is more than a technical update — it's a strategic look at how risk management is being redefined for the EV era. Don’t miss this essential session for anyone involved in program planning, procurement, logistics, or risk management in the EV space. 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