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Doing business in the U.S. and Canada?
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The AMERItalk eJournal - September '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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Chasing Low-Cost Labor in Mexico: Is VW Chattanooga the Last New U.S. Auto Plant?
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During the 1992 presidential campaign, Ross Perot quipped that the North American Free Trade Agreement (then being negotiated) would create a "giant sucking sound" of jobs leaving the US for Mexico if it ever became implemented ... Read on... |
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North America - Supply Chain Performance: Challenges and opportunities for OEMs and suppliers
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Supply chain effectiveness and efficiency have a direct effect on the bottom line, so how are automotive suppliers measuring up? PwC's annual study takes the pulse of the supplier community as a means of identifying and assessing supply ... Read on... |
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Will Canada Lose Its Auto Industry Like Australia?
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Many Australians are not happy that its automotive manufacturing industry is escaping to other countries, and for good reason: jobs and national pride, among other things, are at stake. Ontario, Canada's Financial Post feels that ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- North America: Strong Second-Half Production Outlook Intact
- Autos: US Sales Accelerate, SAAR Highest Since 2006
- U.S. automakers push currency provisions in trade deals
- US - Import / Export Trends: Assembly localization driving positive outlook
- Michigan, Great Lakes Region Still Core of North American Production
- North America: Truck Orders Stay Strong Into August
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3rd-Quarter Economic Outlook: U.S. Stronger, Latin America Weaker
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The latest Duke/CFO survey reveals more confidence in the U.S., less confidence in Latin America, and greater concern about regulation. Results from the Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook survey for the third quarter of ... Read on... |
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Top 10 Reasons Companies are Near-Shoring
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Companies are increasingly embracing "near-shoring" -- returning their operations to bordering or neighboring countries -- in order to leverage the benefits of proximity and the increased control that goes with it. These are the top ... Read on... |
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Canadian Manufacturing Outlook 2014 (download report)
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Our 5th annual industry-wide survey of leading Canadian manufacturing executives provides a comprehensive overview of the Canadian manufacturing sector, along with insights manufacturers can leverage to help their ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and economy articles
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- U.S. Manufacturing Grows at Fastest Pace in Three Years - ISM Report
- Reshoring Or Offshoring: U.S. Manufacturing Forecast 2015-2016
- Canada's Surge in Productivity
- U.S. Machine Tool Orders Dropped +11% in July
- Sales of Machine Vision Systems Set Record (North America)
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TAX, FINANCE, INVESTMENT & M&A
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Strong Credit Market Environment Expected For Mid-Market Companies In Remainder Of 2014, KPMG Survey
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More businesses seeking to raise capital; Corporate M&A activity expected to rise; Geopolitical instability creates uncertainty. According to a recent survey by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, approximately ... Read on ... |
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Domestic Tax Haven, Delaware, Under Pressure
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Around two-thirds of the 500 largest U.S. companies, including Coca-Cola, Google and Walmart, are registered in the state, even as they operate from distant headquarters. There are more companies than people in the small state of ... Read on ... |
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Additional tax, finance, investment and M&A articles
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- Guide to going public in Canada (download Guide)
- Going Global: Strategy and Execution in Cross-border M&A (download report)
- US: IRS initiative to test company compliance around deferred compensation plans and increased focus on employment tax compliance
- South Carolina: Department of Revenue Says it Will Follow Recently Finalized Federal Tangible Property Regulations
- Virginia: Department of Taxation Summarizes New Law that Exempts DISCs from State Corporate Income Tax, Other Taxes
- IRS Issues "Rules of Engagement" for International Business Compliance and Transfer Pricing Practice Employees
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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Why is America's Manufacturing Job Loss Greater than Other Industrialized Countries?
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The rapid decline of U.S. manufacturing employment demonstrate the severity of the challenges faced by America's manufacturing industries. In July 2014, ITIF's Stephen Ezell testified before the Senate Finance Committee re ... Read on... |
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Cost of Living Allowances: Strategies for Relocation Success in a Changing Environment
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While numerous sources offer cost of living information, not all allowances are created equal. This white paper outlines common cost of living information considerations that can make a material difference in the quality of relocation ... Read on... |
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The United Auto Workers on the Skids? (download)
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Defeat in Chattanooga, a 25 percent dues hike, Michigan Right to Work, and promotions for failed leaders.Summary: It's been a long, slow slide for the United Auto Workers, which hit its peak in the early 1950s. Defeated in a critical union ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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- Skills Gap Bumps Up Against Vocational Taboo
- No Longer Welcome: Canada Blocks Fast-track Visa Program
- New Pregnancy Accommodation and Payroll Card Laws Coming To Illinois
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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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"Legal Issues for Foreign Auto Suppliers in the United States" with Andre Fiebig, David Roche and Shima Roy
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"Setting up Manufacturing or Related Operations in the Southeast U.S." with J. Doyle Cotton
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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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NORTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEADLINES
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TRW agrees to be acquired by ZF for $13.5 billion in cash
Source: Automotive News
American Manufacturing: Through the Eyes of Tesla
Source: IndustryWeek
100 Years After Its Birth, The Panama Canal Is On The Verge Of Creating A Huge New Opportunity For US Exporters
Source: BusinessInsider.com
Manufacturing boosts Canada's industry capacity to 82.7 per cent
Source: THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Some Fear Auto Industry Returning To Bad Habits
Source: CBS
Canada: Auto parts makers fight southward shift
Source: THE GLOBE AND MAIL
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- Understanding NAFTA and its Implications for U.S./Canada Trade
- U.S. - Mexico Shipping Options |
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