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EUROtalk eJournal - September '13 edition
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The Eurozone and the automotive sector Executive summary June 2013
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 The risk of the Eurozone breakup may have been averted, but the Eurozone crisis continues to add pressure across the automotive value chain. Vehicle sales are declining, manufacturers face intense price-based competition, and dealers and suppliers ... Read on... |
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Driving on Thin Ice: Global Automotive Supplier Study 2013
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Global automotive supplier study by Roland Berger and Lazard: profitability has stabilized at a high level, but risks are increasing.- The global automotive supplier industry's average EBIT margin remained stable at 6.5%, despite the ... Read on... |
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The ACEA European Automobile Industry Pocket Guide 2013
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The ACEA Pocket Guide contains the most commonly sought after figures, tables and statistics pertaining to the European and global automobile industries. This 2013 edition contains new data on resource-efficient production for cars and ... Read on... |
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Additional Europe automotive articles
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European Auto Demand Showing Signs of Stabilization
West European Car Sales August 2013
German Passenger Vehicle Registration Forecast
Surge of Chinese investment in the (UK) Midlands automotive supply chain
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EUROPEAN ECONOMY, MANUFACTURING AND COMPETITIVENESS
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Eurozone recovery gathers steam in September
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 Business activity in the eurozone has picked up in September as the 17 members are climbing out of months of recession. An index surveying eurozone purchasing managers has climbed to a 27-month high. The Composite Purchasing Managers ... Read on... |
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Manufacturing data reinforces Central European recovery; Russia, Turkey struggling
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Reinforcing signs that Central Europe may be ready to finally mount a real recovery, data on the region's vital manufacturing sector for August showed continued expansion. However, the Eurozone crisis appears to be belatedly catching ... Read on... |
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Germany: How Germany's top companies thrive in rough times
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The most successful German companies continuously transform themselves to increase and maintain overall competitiveness. And they owe this outstanding agility to a balanced combination of financial strength, IT-enabled insight and ... Read on... |
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Additional Europe economy, manufacturing and competitiveness articles
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Growth resumed in the Eurozone. How can business and governments benefit? Is Eastern Europe India's biggest threat for IT outsourcing? Europe's semiconductor industry can become a global force again To read above articles, click here... |
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MFG.com Teams With GlobalBusinessProfessor to Offer International Business Education and Training to Global Sourcing Professionals"
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 MFG.com Members Gain Access to GlobalBusinessProfessor.com International Business Resources to Prepare for Summit ParticipationTROY, 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 ... |
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German parliament rejects executive pay law ahead of election
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 The German parliament's upper house, the Bundesrat, has blocked a draft law that would give shareholders a say in executive pay. The vote in the opposition-dominated Bundesrat came two days ahead of elections. The German Bundesrat stopped ... Read on... |
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Are Rules for Bringing Foreign Specialists to Russia Becoming Simpler?
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This year, migration legislation is continuing its dynamic development. Starting from January 2013 numerous amendments have entered into force governing the legal status of foreign nationals in the Russian Federation, including rules for hiring ... Read on... |
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Additional European human resources articles
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"How to Structure the Questions that Win Million Dollar Contracts" On-Demand Seminar 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 ... Read on... |
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SOURCING FROM CHINA ONLINE COURSE
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"Negotiating Successfully in China" for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
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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.
- Watch introduction video ...
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EUROPE TAX, FINANCE AND LEGAL
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Product safety law and compliance in Germany
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 An overviewIn recent years, Chinese companies are active investing and acquiring in Germany. It is important for Chinese investors to understand and comply with German laws and regulations, including those related to product safety ... Read on... |
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Russia backs down from costly customs dispute, for now
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A letter to the head of Russian customs from the EU's top tax official, Algirdas Semeta, has put a last ditch and temporary stop to a costly dispute that had seen European cargo emptied at the border, the EU commissioner told EurActiv ... Read on... |
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Indirect Tax Traps: Supplying Goods to the Customers in the EU and Elsewhere
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As non-EU based businesses broaden their markets and their offerings to EU customers, including online sales, they are increasingly finding that the indirect tax consequences of selling into the EU and across EU member states are a potential ... Read on... |
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Additional Europe tax, finance and legal articles
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The European Commission Proposes Directive on Private Damages Actions Why We Moved to Dublin Germany publishes draft decree on attribution of profits to a PE Turkey - VAT on services provided in free trade zones To read above articles, please click here |
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Doing business in Russia 2013: Your roadmap to successful investments - download guide
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 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... |
"Russian Automotive Industry Opportunities and Challenges" with Larissa V. Koursova
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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 ... To view, please click here |
"Recruiting Management and Staff for Your Start-up Operation in Russia" with Michael Germershausen
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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 ... 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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"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 |
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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview with Daniel P. Malone
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EUROPE UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES
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Russian car sales fall for sixth straight month Source: ReutersToyota to start RAV4 production in Russia Source: Auto Business ReviewHow Low-Cost Dacia Conquered Europe, by Accident Source: ABC NewsStrong US, China sales help Audi overcome EU car crisis Source: Deutsche WelleRussia Cuts Budget to Try to Spur Growth Source: The New York TimesHyundai, Kia expand presence in Russia's auto market Source: GlobalPostTo read above articles, please click here |
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ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES
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European Union Trade Commissioner Hints at Broad Approach of EU Conflict Minerals Strategy Poland: Activity of Special Economic Zones has been extended until 2026 German trucker shortage swells wage costs for companies To read above articles, please click here |
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