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WHMA is the ONLY trade association exclusively representing the cable and wiring harness manufacturing industry and co-developed A-620 standard.

The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association® (WHMA) was established in 1993 to serve and dedicate their resources to the wiring harness industry. WHMA is the ONLY trade association exclusively representing the cable and wiring harness manufacturing industry including manufacturers, their suppliers and customers.

10/27/2026

What's slowing down wire harness quotes?

WHMA's 2026 Wire Harness Industry Survey reveals that missing information, not engineering work, is a major cause of quoting delays.

📊 70% of respondents say incomplete information limits their quoting process, while 74% support a standardized RFQ checklist.

WHMA's Innovation Advisory Team is working toward solutions to improve efficiency and streamline quoting across the industry.

🔗 Read more:

Wire harness manufacturers responding to a new Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) survey say waiting for information, not preparing estimates, is a leading reason customer quotes take longer.

10/20/2026

What will you bring back to your team from WHMA's Annual Global Leadership Summit 2027? Here's what our 2027 keynote speakers can help you take home:

- Shawn DuBravac: A clear view of the economic forces shaping 2027, so you can plan with confidence
- Casey Brown: Ways to stop discounting and charge what your work is worth
- Kavan McEachern: Where robotics can now automate hard, manual harness work
- Austin Ambrozi: A step-by-step plan for turning AI into real business results

You'll also get time to connect with peers through networking, workshops and roundtables.

Registration is now open: https://hubs.li/Q04BLqTD0

10/15/2026

Some of the most useful conversations we've had in this industry happened outside a meeting room.

That's why WHMA's Annual Global Leadership Summit is worth the trip. It brings together executives from wire harness manufacturers, OEMs, and suppliers. They're people working through the same challenges you are, and they're open to talking about what's working.
You get roundtables, workshops, and an exhibit hall, but the real value is the people you meet there.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04BhRCF0

10/13/2026

Defense programs are asking harness manufacturers for higher volumes and shorter lead times. At the same time, finding and keeping skilled assemblers is still one of the biggest problems our members tell us about.

A recent Wiring Harness News article looks at how companies are dealing with it. One takeaway is especially useful for small and midsized shops: you don't have to automate everything. Automating a few key steps, along with keeping experienced people on the floor, can make a real difference in capacity.

The full article is worth a read:

Defense programs are asking the wire harness industry for greater volume, shorter lead times and lower costs. Meeting that challenge may require much more than simply adding workers. Sometimes the most interesting industry conversations are the ones you were never invited to in the first place. This...

10/08/2026

Tee Up for Networking at WHMA's Annual Global Leadership Summit!

Great connections happen both on and off the course! Join fellow wire harness industry leaders for a fun day of golf, conversation, and networking at the beautiful Raven Golf Club.

📅 Wednesday, February 3
📍 Raven Golf Club

Whether you're looking to reconnect with industry colleagues or make new connections, the golf outing is a great opportunity to build relationships in a relaxed setting before the Summit kicks off!

🏌️ Don't miss your chance to hit the links and make connections that go beyond the fairway!

Check out more details and register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04zCKH_0

10/06/2026

For wire harness manufacturers, consistent quality starts with the fundamentals.

The Wire Harness Assembly for Operators course gives operators practical training in areas like wire preparation, inspection, testing, safety and documentation, helping reinforce the skills used every day on the production floor.

Learn more about the course: https://hubs.li/Q04z9yBY0

10/01/2026

📣 Last call to share your input!

What’s creating the most operational friction for wire-harness manufacturers today?

The WHMA Innovation Advisory Team (IAT) is gathering final responses to the 2026 WHMA Industry Survey, covering customer data quality, RFQ workflows, quoting efficiency, and AI and automation adoption.

Help identify industry-wide trends and shape future WHMA initiatives.

Take the survey today: https://hubs.li/Q04yWRFY0

09/29/2026

If pricing, automation, AI or the economy have come up in your meetings lately, you’ll want to hear what this group has to say.

The 2027 WHMA Annual Global Leadership Summit keynote lineup was built around issues that are already influencing business decisions across the wire harness industry.

See what’s on the agenda and join us in Tempe: https://hubs.li/Q04yznNS0

09/24/2026

There’s a lot on the agenda for 2027, and we don’t just mean the Summit agenda.

AI, automation, pricing pressures and an evolving economy are giving wire harness leaders plenty to think about. This year’s WHMA Annual Global Leadership Summit brings experts in each of these areas to Tempe to help you make sense of what’s ahead.

See the full speaker lineup and join us February 3–5: https://hubs.li/Q04y4JwX0

09/21/2026

What’s creating the most operational friction for wire-harness manufacturers today?

The WHMA Innovation Advisory Team (IAT) wants your input! The 2026 WHMA Industry Survey explores key challenges including customer data quality, RFQ workflows, quoting efficiency, and AI and automation adoption.

Your feedback will help identify industry-wide trends and inform future WHMA initiatives.

⏱️ It takes just 7 minutes to participate.

Take the survey: https://hubs.li/Q04x-Pk80

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