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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
Location, Location, Location: growing the European Automotive Supply Chain
The Automotive supply chain across Europe, having been on a rocky road for some time due to economic pressures and Eurozone uncertainties, has finally received a much needed fuel injection, write Simon Garbett and Emma Birch.A string of a ...  Read on...
Russian and CIS automotive industry
After stellar growth in 2011, the Russian automotive industry showed relatively moderate growth during 2012. Moving away from volatile growth, the Russian economy and its automotive industry are stabilizing and are expected to enjoy a mode...    Read on...
The Journey of the Turkish Automotive Sector into the Future
The Automotive industry is very important for Turkey and their number one export sector for the last 7 consecutive years. KPMG in Turkey's new publication, the inaugural KPMG Turkey 2013 Automotive Executive Survey, provides new info ... Read on...
Additional Europe automotive articles
Turkey: New Investment Incentives System for Automotive

21st Century Car Distribution in Europe

Automobile Assembly & Engine Production Plants in Europe (downloads)

Russia: Foreign car-manufacturers switch to full-cycle
EUROPE MANUFACTURING
Getting ready for 10/100/20 - Europe's manufacturing initiative is underway
Europe's recently launched industrial strategy to reinforce micro- and nanoelectronics manufacturing is more than just a vision - it's a major opportunity for equipment and material suppliers to participate to large-scale investment projects ...  Read on...
Study Finds Europe Must Grow Its Manufacturing Sector to Maintain International Competitiveness
Manufacturing renaissance requires Europe to lead in energy efficiency, technology innovation and reaching the changing consumer.The vast majority of Europe's business leaders and senior decision makers say Europe must grow ...  Read on...
Additional Europe manufacturing articles
Europe needs manufacturing, manufacturing needs a better investment climate

You think UK manufacturing is dead? Think again

New Report Points Way for Further Reform to Boost Europe's Competitiveness

Global Logistics: 2013 Customs/Regulations Update - U.S. & Europe taking it to the next level

UK manufacturing growth at two-year high, PMI survey shows

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MANUFACTURING SUMMIT
MFG.com Teams With GlobalBusinessProfessor to Offer International Business Education and Training to Global Sourcing Professionals"
MFG.com Members Gain Access to GlobalBusinessProfessor.com International Business Resources to Prepare for Summit Participation

TROY, MI--(Marketwired - Aug 13, 2013) - GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, the leading global business education platform, today announced the availability of business education and training resources for sourcing executives attending the Asia Sourcing Summit. The Summit, hosted by MFG.com, will be held from November 10-15 in Shanghai, China.   Read on ...
EUROPE HUMAN RESOURCES
Italy: Two important National Union Agreements attract the attention of the Italian labour community
It has been a busy Spring in Italy for what concerns labour matters: the overall difficult economic situation that continues to persist in most parts of the country seems to have prompted a more favorable environment for discussions between the Union ...   Read on...
Russia: Bill Restricting Employee Leasing to Hit Businesses Hard
Amendments to the Labor Code restricting employee leasing might hit hard Russian companies and Western firms working in the country and deprive the budget of billions of rubles.Employee leasing, also known as joint employment, is a type ... Read on...
GLOBAL SALES
"How to Structure the Questions that Win Million Dollar Contracts" On-Demand Seminar with Mia Doucet
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 ...   
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SOURCING FROM CHINA ONLINE COURSE
"Negotiating Successfully in China" for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
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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EUROPE TAX AND FINANCE
Environmental taxes in the EU on the rise
The use of environmental taxes and charges by the EU member states has increased significantly over the past few years, both as a result of policy initiatives and as a means to raise revenue. As environmental issues soar up the political agenda ...   Read on...
Poland: Opportunity for co-financing R&D works
On June 19th the National Centre for Research and Development announced the application round under the INNOTECH Programme. The application round will start on July 1st and will last until July 30th . The budget for current application round ...
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Additional Europe tax and finance articles
Netherlands: New tax treaty with China provides more beneficial provisions

Investment Guide to Germany, Issue 2013

Chinese outbound investment in the European Union 2013

Investment Incentives in the Slovak Republic

The New Double Taxation Treaty between Poland and the USA

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DOING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA
Doing business in Russia 2013: Your roadmap to successful investments - download guide
KPMG in Russia updated its practical guide that provides a brief economic overview of Russia and introduces the tax and legal issues important for those who are planning to do business in this country. In particular, the brochure includes an ... Read on...
ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
"Russian Automotive Industry Opportunities and Challenges" with Larissa V. Koursova
Koursova has had extensive experience positioning Visteon to capitalize on the growing Russian market. From 2008-2011, she led the company's Russia operations, including establishing Visteon's first wholly owned interior manufacturing facility in Russia, and supporting the creation of an electronics joint venture. In her current purchasing role, she is responsible for localizing Russian operations and establishing and developing Russian suppliers to Visteon's operations ...
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"Recruiting Management and Staff for Your Start-up Operation in Russia" with Michael Germershausen
Selecting the proper legal form: representation, LLC, joint enterprise, subsidiary enterprise, distributor / Variety of start-ups and recruitment peculiarities / General Director and Business Development Director - key roles in start-ups. What competence and personal qualities you should focus on searching for candidates. Risks connected with choosing not right manager / Building a successful team. Peculiarities of candidate selection / 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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"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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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview with Daniel P. Malone
ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES
Introduction of New EU Counterfeit Goods Regulation: Enhancement of an Intellectual Property Right Owner's Protection Against Infringement

Russia: How to Protect Your Rights If Counterfeits Under Your Trademark Emerge in Market

Changes in Russia's approach to beneficial ownership forces rethink for companies

Russia B2B: Update of Foreign Merchandise Certification Procedure in Customs Union

Turkey attractiveness survey 2013: The shift, the growth and the promise

What Europe's growth challenges mean for Asia

Poland's Position as a Business Partner for Japan

Doing Business in the Slovak Republic - Guide

European Attractiveness Survey: Coping with the crises, the European way

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