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Doing business in the U.S. and Canada?
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The AMERItalk eJournal - November '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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Canadian, U.S. auto makers see 'stunning' October sales
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Auto sales steamed ahead in Canada and the United States last month amid signs that falling gas prices are fueling shifts in the vehicles consumers are buying. Auto makers delivered 154,949 new vehicles to customers in Canada last month ... Read on... |
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Michigan, Ontario's approach to developing auto industry
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Michigan's approach: In September 2013, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder created the Michigan Automotive Office.Vision: "We will leverage the strengths and assets of Michigan's automotive industry for sustained intellectual and ... Read on... |
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US automakers agree new 'privacy principles' for connected car data
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Two US-based organizations that represent some of the world's biggest car manufacturers say they have reached agreement on privacy standards for securing the large amounts of data generated by computers and tracking systems ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- North American Truck Output Sees Strong Gains in October (download report)
- Autos: North America Production Growth Continues into October (download report)
- 2 Reasons the Auto Industry's Rebound Could Hit a Speed Bump
To read above articles, please click here...
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One in Every Five Manufacturing Businesses Has Lost Intellectual Property to Security Breaches Within the Past Year
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According to a survey of businesses IT managers worldwide, 21% of manufacturers suffered a loss of intellectual property (IP) within the past year. Malware was the most common cause of data loss incidents for manufactures, although ... Read on... |
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Economic Impact and Competitiveness of the (U.S.) West Coast Ports and Factors that Could Threaten Growth
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As demonstrated in this white paper, the West Coast ports are a critical economic engine for the U.S. economy. The West Coast port range is a major gateway of international waterborne trade between the United States and Asia ... Read on... |
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2014 Manufacturing & Distribution Monitor report
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How are so many companies thriving where others are holding steady or declining? In the 2014 McGladrey Manufacturing & Distribution Monitor survey, 36 percent of participating executives described their business as thriving ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and economy articles
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- U.S. economy grew at 3.9% pace in Q3
- The Role of Labor in Advanced Manufacturing
- A Major Long-Term Change In The Labor Market Is Bad News For The US Economy
- Setting the course for growth: U.S. CEO Perspectives
- U.S. 2014 Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 5.2%
To read above articles, please click here...
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TAX, FINANCE AND EXPORT FINANCE
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Why U.S. Toll Manufacturers Create Sales Tax Nexus for Foreign Companies
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If you're a foreign based company that uses the services of a U.S. toll manufacturer, this blog post is for you! You see, a foreign company may be subject to the U.S. sales tax laws if it engages a U.S. based toll manufacturer ... Read on ... |
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Exporting Products or Services Internationally? Consider an IC-DISC
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Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporations (IC-DISCs) are being successfully used by manufacturers, distributors, architecture and engineering firms, software developers, and farmers that export to achieve ... Read on ... |
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Additional tax, finance and trade articles
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- IRS simplifies requirements for certain Canadian retirement plan reporting
- Alert: Straight Talk on Inversions
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Managing Risk in the Global Supply Chain
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A preponderance of natural disasters and huge economic swings over the past decade have caused many companies to face extreme supply chain challenges that dramatically stretched their capabilities ... To download white paper, click here...
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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Some employers face higher federal unemployment taxes on Jan. 31
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The Department of Labor has announced that additional federal unemployment tax will be due on Jan. 31, 2015, for employers who paid wages to employees in 2014 in eight states and territories: California, Indiana, Kentucky ... Read on... |
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Canada: 'Paid to learn': Facing skills shortage, manufacturers invest in training youth
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Young people may be wrestling with a tough jobs market, but the news isn't all glum: Some employers are experimenting with new ways to hire, train and invest in them. A cluster of Canadian manufacturers has banded together to tap young ... Read on... |
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New VW policy at Tennessee plant sets guidelines for labor groups
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A policy established by Volkswagen at its plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. sets guidelines for how labor groups are to be represented at the plant, but appears to stop short of recognizing a United Auto Workers union ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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- Bridge the Gap: Rebuilding America's Middle Skills
- Indiana Supreme Court upholds 'right to work' law
- U.S.: State Minimum Wages Going Up in 2015
- Cost of Living Allowances: Strategies for Relocation Success in a Changing Environment
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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"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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Senators to Introduce Whistleblower Bill for Auto Industry
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Canadian manufacturing PMI reaches 11-month high in October
Source: The Globe and Mail
Will Toyota lose up to 70% of its workforce in TX relocation?
Source: AutoBlog
Canada's Auto Industry Thrived and Died in Windsor
Source: Huffington Post
More high schools teach manufacturing skills
Source: USA Today
5 Manufacturing Trends that will Shape the Market in 2015
Source: IndustryWeek
Job Training That Works
Source: Bloomberg BusinessWeek
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- Why Nearshoring is a Better Option for North American Companies
- Commerce Finds Dumping and Countervailable Subsidization of Imports of Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from the People's Republic of China
- Rare Earth Material Removal Begins -- First US Undertaking in Recent History
- Investigating Misconduct Under Foreign Law Poses Challenges
- U.S.: Top Business Tax Considerations for 2014-2015
- United States PAGI Airport Outlook - 2014
- Free trade deal with China is Australia's gain, Canada's pain |
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