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AMERItalk eJournal - July 2013 edition
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About HCI Group, Ltd., HCI Group, Ltd. operates both GlobalAutoIndustry.com and GlobalBusinessProfessor.com portals. GlobalAutoIndustry.com provides information and resources to automotive executives responsible for their company's international development and operations, and helps them with doing business in the global marketplace. The Company's eJournals CHINAtalk, ASIAtalk, EUROtalk, AMERItalk, LATINtalk and GLOBALtalk HR editions, now reach 25,000 automotive supplier subscribers worldwide. The monthly eJournals provide targeted information and insight on doing business in international automotive markets. GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, a global business education platform, helps companies grow and succeed in international markets by providing education and training solutions to global challenges presented by leading experts from around the world. On-Demand Seminars and Audio Interviews provide valuable learning opportunities, while training programs provide effective international solutions to companies' global business and operational needs. Whether your company sources internationally, imports, exports, manufactures in several countries, has joint ventures or plans to do business internationally, you will find valuable help here. Contact us.
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Plodding Improvement in May for NA Truck Market
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 May truck activity shows little change from trend. Class 8 production improved modestly versus April but still compared negatively versus last year (-15%). Absolute order levels in the 22-23k range each month this year support current OEM build plans ... Read on... |
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Canada: Automotive Innovation Fund-Program Summary
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The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) will provide $250 million over five years to support automotive firms' strategic, large-scale research and development (R&D) projects to build innovative, greener, more fuel-efficient vehicles ... Read on... |
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U.S. car market rose 8% in May 2013
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Pushed by renewed consumer's demand, the U.S. car market rose 8.2% in May moving the cumulated 2013 sales at plus 7.2% from last year. Confirming its momentum, Ford further improved its share, thanks to strong demand on F-Series, Focus, Escape and ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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Top 10 'Most American' Vehicles [SLIDESHOW]
Can Battery Manufacturers Survive in the U.S.?
Trends Driving the Automotive Industry Forward
Canadian auto sales on record pace
Video: Automotive Industry Leaders Discuss Michigan's Global Presence
Rising Unemployment Rate Not a Bad Sign for New Car Sales
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MANUFACTURING IN U.S. and CANADA
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The States Leading the U.S. Manufacturing Resurgence
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 Exhibiting know-how and innovation, U.S. manufacturers are adding to their payrolls and economic growth across the nation. We have identified 19 states where manufacturing is leading the way...Manufacturing is the backbone of America. Read on... |
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Outlook for U.S. Manufacturing is 'Quite Favorable'
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Craig Alexander, the Senior VP and Chief Economist at TD Bank Group, hosted a webcast Wednesday morning to address the state of the economy and to help investors position their portfolios.His presentation was part of Ameritrade's ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. manufacturing articles
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INVESTING IN U.S. OPERATIONS
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Branching out: 10 Questions for Inbound U.S. Investors
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Every country is foreign territory to someone. Of all the places in the world to invest, it's possible the United States is one of the most foreign.With its complex web of national and local tax jurisdictions, stringent national security ... Read on... |
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NORTH AMERICAN CFO SURVEY
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What North America's CFOs are thinking - and doing
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 On the face of things, this quarter seems a lot like the last. Companies are performing relatively well, but they're still doing it mostly through tight cost management and intense business focus - and not by riding waves of growing customer demand ... Read on... |
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INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND RISK
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"The Cyber Effect: Global Threats" On-Demand Seminar helps companies be proactive in battling theft and destruction
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According to the ProPublica article on August 1, 2012, General Keith Alexander, the director of the National Security Agency and who oversees U.S. Cyber Command, cyberattacks are causing "the greatest transfer of wealth in history." He said the theft of intellectual property costs American companies $250 billion a year. That's our future disappearing in front of us," he said, urging Congress to enact legislation to ... To watch Seminar... |
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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The Senate's Immigration Bill: 2 Things You Need to Know
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 There's growing bi-partisan support for more H-1B visas, and you'll probably have to learn how to use E-Verify.In a sign of progress, the U.S. Senate passed an immigration reform bill yesterday by a wide margin, 68 to ... Read on... |
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Temp staffing jobs hit record as firms dodge ObamaCare costs
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Temporary staffing jobs hit a record 2.68 million in May as employers look to lighten the burden of ObamaCare's regulations and fines for failing to provide full-time workers health coverage.Temp employment grew by 25,600, eclipsing the ... Read on... |
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Time to Review Medical Plans in Light of Supreme Court Decision
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In U.S. Airways v. McCutchen, the U.S. Supreme Court held that explicit plan terms cannot be overridden by equitable doctrines such as unjust enrichment. As background, most medical plans provide that if benefit payments are made on behalf of a part ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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Report Claims Skills Shortage Costs Ontario Billions U.S. Employers Required to Use New Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 Beginning May 7, 2013 Is Language Training Worth It? To read above articles, please click here |
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Importing from China? "Negotiating Successfully in China" online course
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Negotiate Successfully in China will show you how to:- Construct a negotiation plan that leads to profitable business - not empty promises
- Develop and maintain value-adding relationships and networks
- Find the right partners - and keep them loyal
- Protect your technology, intellectual property and assets
- Identify and leverage your sources of power
- Understand what Chinese negotiators really want - and what they really mean. ...
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"How to Structure the Questions that Win Million Dollar Contracts" with Mia Doucet
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 This is the outline of a questioning structure that evolved over a 9-year period of working with Sales VPs, and Directors of Global Billion Dollar Firms and their teams of engineers to secure multimillion dollar international contracts. Mia has never shared this information outside the training room or boardroom... To view, please click here |
"Legal Issues for Foreign Auto Suppliers in the United States" with Andre Fiebig, David Roche and Shima Roy
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 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... To view, please click here |
"Setting up Manufacturing or Related Operations in the Southeast U.S." with J. Doyle Cotton
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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. To view, please click here |
Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
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 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. To listen to interview |
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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview with Daniel P. Malone
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 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. To listen to interview |
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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
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 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. To listen to interview |
To read the following articles, click hereGain in U.S. Manufacturing Output Signals Stabilization: Economy Source: Bloomberg BusinessweekNissan To Add 900 Employees To Its Smyrna, Tennessee Vehicle Assembly Plant To Produce Its Rogue In US Source: Area DevelopmentUAW's King wants to import German labor model to U.S. Source: Automotive NewsMade-in-Canada Corolla has come a long way in 25 years Source: The Globe and MailAir Canada offers more compensation for bumped passengers Source: CBC NewsDebunking Myths About Highly-Skilled Immigration and the Global Race for Talent Source: Harvard Business Review Blog
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ADDITIONAL U.S. and CANADA ARTICLES
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Canadian competitive edge taking a tumble U.S. Export Control Reforms to Become Effective Who owns your social media accounts? Protecting your interests and avoiding disputes Ontario: Canada's engineers help turn great ideas into great companies Target Stock Option Deductions May No Longer Be Available to Acquiring Corporations Texas Today: Key Economic Drivers Attracting Business to Texas $64 Billion in State Incentives to Lure Business To read above articles, please click here |
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