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Doing business in the U.S. and Canada?
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The AMERItalk eJournal - October '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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Automotive manufacturing in Canada
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Production dips but innovation blossoms. On June 4th of this year, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) unveiled a glimpse of the future in the form of a Toyota Lexus RX350 SUV decked out with cutting-edge ... Read on... |
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Auto Parts and Accessories Sales Reach $33 Billion: SEMA research indicates a 6.7 percent increase over previous year
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Sales of automotive specialty-equipment products continue to climb, reaching $33 billion in 2013. The number represents a 6.7 percent increase over the previous year and marks the fourth consecutive year of growth, according to ... Read on... |
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How Connected Mobility Technology Is Driving The Future Of The Automotive Industry
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After over 20 years of advances in the world of mobile connectivity, big data and social networks, technology is now rapidly infiltrating the traditional realm of the automotive industry and shaping it to be at the forefront of global ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- Trucks: North America Orders Continue to Surprise
- Autos: North America Production Above Expectations in Q3
- Autos: US Demand Remains Strong in September
- Canada's auto parts industry booming
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U.S. Reshoring Movement May Have China Concerned
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Americans want to rebuild the economy and believe that bringing back manufacturing is one way.I spoke at the Global Supply Chain Council's Sourcing Shift Conference in Shanghai last week. The audience was a mix of C-level ... Read on... |
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At The International Manufacturing Technology Show In Chicago, Here Is What Hundreds Of Manufacturing Men Had To Say
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A revolution in technology is transforming manufacturing production. Advanced integrated circuits, sensors and software are now fully embedded in new production equipment that is capable of producing sophisticated products ... Read on... |
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U.S. Manufacturing: A Remembrance And A Look Ahead
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If it weren't for American manufacturing, I wouldn't be here today.Literally. A century ago, my grandfather moved from Poland to Youngstown, Ohio, to work in a steel mill. At the time, Ohio factories were cranking out steel ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing articles
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- Is Currency Manipulation Hurting American Manufacturing?
- The U.S. as One of the Developed World's Lowest-Cost Manufacturers: Beyond the American Export Surge
- August Manufacturing Technology Orders Up Slightly
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REGULATIONS, TAX, FINANCE AND TRADE
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U.S.: Access to Foreign-Trade Zones: Faster and Easier, Thanks to Recent Federal Regulations
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As a result of a rewrite of federal regulations in 2012, many U.S.-based businesses will now find access to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) program faster and easier. U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones are used by hundreds ... Read on ... |
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Canada's new proposed legislation released on cross-border financing and foreign affiliate dumping
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Canada's Department of Finance released draft legislation on 29 August 2014 to implement back-to-back financing proposals and numerous other budget measures, and to revise its 16 August 2013 draft amendments to the foreign affiliate ... Read on ... |
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Additional regulations, tax, finance and trade articles
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- U.S.: The Cost of Federal Regulation
- IRS Approves a Tax-Free Spinoff Coupled With a REIT Election
- Summary of IC-DISC Tax Benefits
- US IPO Market Seizes Global Cross Border Activity Through Q3
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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US Boards Lack Global Insights
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While major US companies increasingly rely on overseas revenue, their boards often remain all-American, reports The Wall Street Journal, citing Egon Zehnder's recently published 2014 Global Board Index. The results suggest ... 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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Chinese companies in US urged to learn the employment laws
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As more Chinese companies set up business in the United States, they need to know how to navigate the country's employment laws, which may differ greatly from China's, US employment lawyers said ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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- Canada: Visa program opens doors to overseas talent
- Companies worried about strict Ottawa rules on corruption
- US: NLRB Clarifies Independent Contractor Standard
- A Newer Geography of Jobs: Where Workers with Advanced Degrees Are Concentrating the Fastest
- Canada: Benefits for global expansion
- U.S.: Individuals May Be Held Personally Liable for Entry Violations
- Canada's retirement income system ranks high
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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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Tata JLR plans factory in US
Source: The Times of India
Boeing Moving More Manufacturing to the US
Source: IndustryWeek
Canada: Unemployment falls to near six-year low
Source: TheStar.com
Canadian Manufacturing Sales Suffer Biggest Drop In More Than 5 Years
Source: Business in Canada
Former Showa exec indicted in U.S. auto parts price-fixing investigation
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
Brembo: Accelerating US Growth While Making Brakes
Source: IndustryWeek
Obama hits at companies moving overseas to avoid taxes
Source: The Washington Post
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- U.S.: New Report Shows Status Quo on Infrastructure Hampers Competitiveness
- Cybercrime costing U.S. billions; China to blame for most attacks: FBI chief
- California: Franchise Tax Board Posts Guidance on Single Sales Factor and Sourcing
- Indiana Supreme Court Rules Manufacturer Cannot Deduct Foreign Source Dividend Income to Calculate State NOLs |
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