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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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Canada left behind in auto race as U.S., Mexico make gains
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 North American vehicle production hit its highest level in a decade last year, but Canada missed out on the recovery - another sign that the country's position as an auto-making powerhouse is being eroded. Output at assembly plants in Canada ... Read on... |
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Appealing Volkswagen vote won't be easy for UAW
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The United Auto Workers union faces a high legal hurdle in appealing its defeat at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant.Citing public statements by Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Corker and other Tennessee politicians, the UAW asked the ... Read on... |
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US: Sales up Sequentially; Weather Still a Factor (March, 2014)
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US auto demand was flat in February, below our Q1 estimate for 3% expansion. Demand was affected by harsh weather trends in early February, which should shift demand into spring/early summer. Foreign OEMs (up 2%) led auto sales ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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Automotive US retail networks are under pressure - around 200,000 jobs could be lost by 2020
North American Production Remains Flat in January 2014
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DOING BUSINESS IN NORTH AMERICA
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Acquiring Businesses in the USA: An Overview For Global Buyers
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 This paper examines some of the legal and other issues that an entity organized under a non-US jurisdiction should consider when evaluating an acquisition of a business based in the US. The term "business" is used broadly in this paper to include ...
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MANUFACTURING IN U.S. and CANADA
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Manufacturing in America: Bigger, Better and Bolder
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 American manufacturing is on the upswing, with advances in innovation and productivity buoyed by decreased energy and transportation costs, and new efforts to increase work force skills. In 2012 U.S. manufacturers contributed $1.87 trillion ... Read on... |
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Can Google's Robots Build a New Future for US Manufacturing?
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Experts say robotic manufacturing could spur economic growth, but effects on US employment remain unclear. During a dinner with Silicon Valley executives in 2011, President Barack Obama famously asked Apple CEO Steve Jobs what he needed ... Read on... |
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US manufacturing boosted by orders
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US manufacturing expanded more quickly last month as companies received more orders and boosted their stockpiles. But a measure of production fell to its lowest level in nearly five years, likely a casualty of severe winter weather. Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada manufacturing articles
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Manufacturers call for swift action on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)
Why American Manufacturing Still Matters
Manufacturing The Comeback For The American Economy
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NEW ONLINE COURSES and ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
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"Understanding Cost Breakdowns" Online Course
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Access our newest online course "Understanding Cost Breakdowns" with Jeoff Burris, by simply clicking here. |
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"Firms in a Global World: The Global Environment and Firms' Strategy" On-Demand Seminar
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"Sourcing with Efficiency: Tips on finding good factories in China and Asia" On-Demand Seminar
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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B-1s Beware: You Can't Work In The United States
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 It's a growing problem. Current U.S. immigration law provides few options for foreign entrepreneurs who are keen on establishing start-up companies in the United States. Investments in the $500,000 to $1 million range may provide investors ... Read on... |
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Changes to Medicare Parts C and D will Increase Costs for Manufacturers
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The NAM filed comments today with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on "Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs," asking for withdrawal of the proposed rule while ... Read on... |
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Recycled NLRB Rule Hurts Manufacturers and Employees
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Ambush Elections Are Unnecessary According to NLRB's Own Data. Following the release of the "ambush election" rule to expedite union elections by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), National Association of Manufacturers ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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U.S.: Deadline Coming Up for H-1B Visa Petitions for 2015 American Competitiveness Demands Immigration Reform What Germans Know Could Help Bridge U.S. Workers' Skill Gap Canada: Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Effective December 31, 2013 The NLRB: Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2014 Canada: Aging and unskilled workers worry HR 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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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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Chrysler says it will keep minivan production in Canada
Source: Automotive News
Tax Reform for U.S. Manufacturing
Source: IndustryWeek
Tesla Bets "Gigafactory" Will Enable Affordable Electric Cars
Source: MIT Technology Review
Canada's budget gives automakers $500-million boost amid Chrysler plant talks
Source: Financial Post
Strong truck demand offsets sliding Canadian car sales
Source: Reuters
Overtaxed UAW members pay dues, get little in return
Source: Detroit Free Press
Mercedes-Benz kicks off production of the new C-Class
Source: AL.com
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ADDITIONAL U.S. and CANADA ARTICLES
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State of the Year - Tennessee
Global gas markets: The North American factor
The State of Industrial Real Estate
U.S. Federal Trade Commission is serious about enforcement of the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework
Amnesty/Voluntary Disclosure: New Jersey: "Intangible Asset Nexus" Voluntary Disclosure Runs from March 15, 2014 through May 15, 2014
US President Signs Executive Order on Streamlining Export/Import Processes
Michigan: Department of Treasury Issues Bulletin Addressing Corporate Income Tax Nexus Standards; Substantial Economic Presence
Ten Mega-Trends of The U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics and Why 2025 Matters Today
Canada signs FATCA Agreement with US
Don't Get "Crushed": Three Ways to Avoid Being a Bully While Protecting Your Trademarks
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