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U.S. and CANADA AUTOMOTIVE
US March 2013 New Auto Sales Surge As Americans Show More Confidence In The Showroom
U.S. auto sales continued their bull run into March as American consumers eschewed high fuel prices and gravitated to trucks and SUVs as their confidence in the state of the economy has risen along with the rebounding housing market and modest jobs ...  Read on...
NA Truck Markets: OEMs Still Eying Q2 Uptick
Expectations for Q1 production moving lower, Q2 uptick remains intact. Both the medium- and heavy-duty markets reported solid order intake during February, the benefits of which are seen helping Q2 production schedules as limited orders were booked  ...   Read on...
Auto manufacturing in Canada in long-term decline, report warns
Canada's share of North American auto manufacturing in decline, report shows.Despite nearly record high sales of autos in the U.S. and Canada last year, Canada's share of North American auto production continued to slide, a new report ... Read on...
Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers Are Nation's Largest Employer of Manufacturing Jobs

Young American car buyers seen shifting away from Japanese makers

AIADA Statement on Japan's Inclusion in Trade Talks: Auto Dealers Applaud Decision to Include Japan in Trans-Pacific Partnership

Canadian car market down 0.8% in March 2013

Slideshow: A Tour of the Top Cars at the 2013 NY Auto Show
MANUFACTURING IN U.S. and CANADA
U.S. Achieves Parity with Mexico as a Preferred Manufacturing Location; To Achieve Cost Parity with China by 2015
But, look before you leap - nearshoring may not be profitable in all situations.In another sign that America is becoming more competitive in manufacturing, the United States is now equal to Mexico in "attractiveness" as a source for ... 
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By the numbers: The state of Canadian manufacturing
Statistics Canada has updated its annual figures for the Canadian manufacturing sector, and the data paint just the kind of bleak picture you would expect: Despite a post-recession recovery, this is still a much smaller sector than it used to be ...  Read on...
Additional U.S. manufacturing articles
German Industrial Companies Are Falling In Love With The US

Is The United States Ready To Take Manufacturing Back?

US firms 'reshore' manufacturing as costs rise in China, India

United States Industrial Market Signals Strength, Expansion

The Ripple Effect: How manufacturing and retail executives view the growing challenge of supply chain risk

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U.S. HEALTHCARE UPDATE
The Affordable Care Act - International Implications
Below is a white paper prepared at the request of Olympus Managed Health Care that addresses potential issues, which may arise under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") in connection with inpatriate and expatriate employees.   Read on...
U.S. LEGAL UPDATE
Michigan's New Right to Work Law: Answers to Your Most FAQs
On December 11, 2012, Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state. As a consequence, workers in Michigan cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment, referred to as a "union security" provision. In Michigan, the new Right to ... Read on...
Federal Court Dismisses Union's Lawsuit Against Indiana's Right-To-Work Law
Labor unions have threatened to challenge the legality of the new, controversial Michigan right-to-work laws. On January 17, 2013, however, a federal court in Indiana dismissed all of the Operating Engineers' federal claims against the similar Indian ... Read on...
U.S. HR ARTICLES
H-1B Cut-Off and Lottery Update
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received sufficient H-1B Petitions to reach the FY 2014 statutory cap for both the bachelor's and advanced degree quotas. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ... Read on...
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Visas Growing Fast
Last year, 34 percent more people were able to gain permanent residence in Canada under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) visa than had been previously anticipated. There were 9,353 people who earned the CEC visa, which allows foreign ...
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Silicon Valley North? Canada 'startup visa' program could cost U.S. in war for talent
While foreign entrepreneurs face a protracted immigration battle in the U.S., Canada has forged ahead with a new 'Startup Visa' program.Canada is not the first country to implement policy to entice foreign entrepreneurs; Australia and ...   Read on...
Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI

Tips For Transitioning An Office-Based Company To Remote Work

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U.S. METALS MARKET
ERP in the Metals Industry: Second Annual Research Project by Crowe Horwath LLP and American Metal Market
The following pages present an initial summary of survey responses, providing a snapshot of the state of ERP systems in the metals industry today, including the strengths and weaknesses executives perceive in their current systems.To down ... Read on...
ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
"Legal Issues for Foreign Auto Suppliers in the United States" with  Andre Fiebig, David Roche and Shima Roy
This OnDemand Seminar covers: Supply Chain Management for Foreign Suppliers in the United States / Limiting the Legal Risks of Foreign Suppliers / Practical Tips in Negotiating Supply Contracts in the United States for Foreign Suppliers / How Foreign Suppliers Can Mitigate Insolvency Risks in the United States / and more...
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"Setting up Manufacturing or Related Operations in the Southeast U.S." with J. Doyle Cotton
Geared to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, the Seminar is targeted at new or expanded assembly / manufacturing facilities, and covers the following agenda: Discussion on culture, history, background of the Southeast / Explanation of workforce and existing suppliers in the area / Discussion of incentives for starting a new business in the area / and more.
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AUDIO INTERVIEWS
"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation.  In this segment, Ron Hesse, CEO, interviews Judy Ravin, President of  The Accent Reduction Institute. 
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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview with Daniel P. Malone
In this segment, Ron Hesse interviews Daniel P. Malone of Butzel Long, regarding the impact of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement and its impact as the Agreement approaches its first anniversary. 

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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
Andrew Hupert, NYU Professor, negotiations expert and author of "The Fragile Bridge", conducts a candid 20 minute interview for GlobalBusinessProfessor.com giving tips and insights for negotiating with the Chinese: what to expect and what they expect in return. 

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N.A. GLOBAL HEADLINES
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GM CEO sees U.S. auto demand strong for next 4-5 years
Source: Reuters

Toyota To Produce Luxury Lexus Model At U.S. Plant
Source: Manufacturing Business Technology

Suppliers struggle to meet auto makers' demand
Source: Tire Business

Auto parts supplier Yazaki fined in Canada for bid-rigging
Source: Japan Daily Press

Canadian manufacturing sales rise more-than-expected
Source: Investing.com

Coming to America: the 5 Best Visa Options for Startup Entrepreneurs
Source: Forbes

The CEO "Pay Gap" Is Actually Narrowing
Source: U.S. News & World Report
ADDITIONAL U.S. and CANADA ARTICLES
The role of custom tariffs in Canada's economy

Key Transportation Trends Revealed in New Report from NASSTRAC

The Staggering Statistics Behind America's Trucking Industry

In the realm of high tech, Massachusetts wears the crown

How Some Locations are Making Their Business Case for Incentives

Fiscal Cliff Has Been 'Eh,' Not Armageddon

US-Canada bridge project gets presidential blessing

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