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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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Here Are The January 2014 'Big 8' US Auto Sales Numbers: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Kia/Hyundai, Volkswagen
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 The world's eight top auto manufacturers are releasing their U.S. new-car and light-truck sales figures for the first month of 2014 throughout the day on Monday. Forecasters predict total passenger car and light-truck sales volume at ... Read on... |
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Autos: Q4 North America Build Is OK - Inventory Boogeyman Rises
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North American auto production increased 4% in December. Production was up 5% in the quarter, slightly above our estimate of 4%. Production increases were led by GM and Chrysler (up 18% and 8%, respectively), partially offset by Volkswagen (down 27%) ... Read on... |
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Auto concerns surround looming Canada-South Korea free-trade deal
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A pending Canada-South Korea free trade deal doesn't appear to build in enough protections for the province's crucial auto manufacturing sector, Ontario Economic Development and Trade Minister Eric Hoskins says. After nine years of ... Read on... |
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UAW Close to Big Win Thanks to VW
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While a vote has not yet been scheduled, the UAW says a majority of the 1,700 workers at VW's plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee have signed cards asking for union representation. Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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The Auto Industry's 5 Largest U.S. Market Share Shifts In 2013
Why luxury car sales are on fire in Canada
U.S.: Highest January SAAR Since 2007 According to Cars.com; 2014 Full-Year Forecast is 16.5 Million Units
To read above articles, please click here...
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MANUFACTURING IN U.S. and CANADA
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Here's The Weird Thing About Today's Ugly ISM Manufacturing Report
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 Today's ISM manufacturing report was almost unbelievably disappointing. The headline index dropped to 51.3 in January from 56.5 in December. Economists were expecting 56.0. Many of the companies surveyed by the ISM blamed poor weather. Read on... |
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America's Real Manufacturing Advantage
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A new wave of software innovation is about to transform industry-and give the United States the chance for a lasting edge. Read on... |
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The Vital Signs Of American Manufacturing
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American manufacturing is in the news these days. A sudden wave of optimism about growth possibilities seems to pervade the media. There has been a lot of happy talk in 2013 about the future of manufacturing with the media describing ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada manufacturing articles
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The Future of U.S. Manufacturing: Recovery or Resurgence?
North Carolina State University Scores Leading Role in President's Initiative to Create Jobs & Strengthen the U.S. Manufacturing Sector
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption down 16.6% in November
N.Y. Gov. Proposes Cutting Manufacturers' Income Taxes
To read above articles, click here...
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"Understanding Cost Breakdowns"
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Access our newest online course "Understanding Cost Breakdowns" with Jeoff Burris, by simply clicking here (register for the free On-Demand Seminar in the right column, which will also take you to the Online Course). |
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NAFTA at 20: Canada and Mexico Emerge as Biggest Winners
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 U.S. manufactured goods to Canada and Mexico more than tripled since 1993, growing some $173 billion through 2012 and accounting for over 18% of the total growth in U.S. manufactured exports. Expanded manufacturing. Increased exports. Read on... |
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Online Exclusive: A New Day at the U.S.-Mexico Border
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NAFTA now: Even though there still are some serious issues, we're heading toward lower costs, more control and faster moving trade. One of the main tenets of NAFTA was to eliminate barriers to trade, and facilitate the movement of goods ... Read on... |
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'Let's make history' - how the Canada-EU trade agreement is breaking new ground
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Canada and the EU are about to finalise a groundbreaking trade agreement that is set to shake up international relations. Jean Charest and John Boscariol outline the contract's key provisions. After almost five years of negotiations, Canada ... Read on... |
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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U.S.: New H-1B Petitions for 2014
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 USCIS Will Accept New H-1B Visa Petitions on April 1, 2014. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") will begin accepting a limited number of new H-1B visa petitions on April 1, 2014 for start dates of October 1, 2014. ... Read on... |
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US Talent Market Monthly - January 2014
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After four consecutive months of strong employment gains, U.S. hiring trends plunged in December, possibly showing some effects of poor winter weather. Employers added just 74,000 workers to their payrolls, the lowest monthly job gain figure in ... Read on... |
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Ontario proposes major changes to workplace legislation
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Last month, the Ontario government introduced Bill 146, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2013. Bill 146 implements some of the recommendations made by the Law Reform Commission of Ontario, which submitted a report on vulnerable ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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U.S.: Labor Costs Rise in Quarter, Led by Wages, Salaries Canada: 2014 AODA Requirements for Large Private Sector Employers U.S.: Union Membership Holds Steady at 11.3 Percent U.S.: Tips for Managing Interns U.S. Workers Suffer From 'Vacation Deprivation' To read above articles, please click here |
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"Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing" On-Demand Seminar
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As commodity prices have experienced the roller coaster ride over the last several years by quickly rising and falling, purchasing organizations have had to deal with the effects of battling supplier price increases when commodity prices go up and struggling to recover pricing decreases when commodity prices come back down ... Read on and watch Seminar |
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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 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 |
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NORTH AMERICAN GLOBAL HEADLINES
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Detroit's Big Three Are Returning to Excellence
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Automakers agree to 'right to repair' deal
Source: Automotive News
Canada: Auto Parts Supplier Fined $4.5 Million
Source: Mondaq
Toyota, Honda set North American production records
Source: IBJ.com
Oil and Natural Gas Infrastructure Investments Will Be Boon to US GDP, Jobs
Source: IndustryWeek
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Worries Canadian Car Dealers
Source: ValueWalk
Volkswagen to Detroit: We're dedicated to North American vehicle production
Source: MLive.com
Mercedes-Benz considering a second North American auto plant
Source: AL.com
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ADDITIONAL U.S. and CANADA ARTICLES
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Canadian Multinationals - Take Action to Avoid FATCA Penalties
Canada: New procedures regarding identification numbers for waiver applications
US Appeals Court Decision Impacts Patent Term
Canada: Supporting Small Businesses Act Passes Final Vote
U.S.: Steel Imports Decline Again in December: Down for the Year on a Disappointing 2013
Michigan: New Law Permits Elective Combination under Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Regime
Kentucky: Guidance on New Law Imposing Use Tax Notification Requirements on Remote Sellers/Retailers
Changes to the Contaminated Sites Act: What Does It Mean for You?
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