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Want to succeed in the U.S. and Canada? Read...
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The AMERItalk eJournal - January '15 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
FIND IT HERE.
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Autos: North America Production Finish Strong - Up 17% in December 2014
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North America auto production grew 17% in December and finished Q4 up 5%, in line with our estimate. Production also finished 2014 up mid single digits as the US auto market is supported by strong auto fundamentals ... Read on... |
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Promoting Investment in Canada's Automotive Industry
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Industry Minister discusses future of Canadian auto sector with industry leaders at North American International Auto Show. Industry Minister James Moore today promoted Canada as a great place to build cars while meeting ... Read on... |
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Sales Up, Worries Down for Confident US Manufacturers
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Manufacturing executives like what they are seeing on their balance sheets, are increasingly confident about the U.S. economy and plan to do more hiring and operational spending in the year ahead, a new survey from ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- NAIAS: Michigan's Brainpower Will Drive the Global Automotive Industry
- Canadian Automotive Aftermarket Outlook Optimistic
- Prospect of Chinese Cars in US Still Remain Years Away
- Detroit Auto Show Highlights Opportunity for Auto Suppliers in 2015
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The United States: A Growing Competitor for New Manufacturing Plants
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As companies continue to review their global site selection options, they are realizing the strong, measurable advantages a U.S. location offers. These advantages can easily be overlooked if the location decision is based on limited ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and economy articles
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- Economic Sentiment Rises among U.S. Industrial Manufacturers, According to PwC's Q4 Manufacturing Barometer
- How can US manufacturing gain momentum in 2015?
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THE GUIDE TO INVESTING IN THE U.S.
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Welcome to the 2015 edition of American British Trade & Investment, the Guide to Investing in the USA. Since launching this report back in 2004 ... Read on ... |
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GBP and SLU's John Cook School of Business release new Certificate Course
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SLU's Center for Supply Chain Management has selected Global Business Professor to produce and host their new online Certificate Course: Supply Chain Risk Management: Creating, Capturing & Delivering Value presented by Dana Hullinger, Director of Supply Chain Strategy with The Boeing Company ... Read on ... |
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LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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United States to Expand Trade Opportunities with Mexico through Safe Cross-Border Trucking
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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today that Mexican motor carriers will soon be able to apply for authority to conduct long-haul, cross-border trucking services in the United States, increasing economic and export ... Read on ... |
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Additional logistics and supply chain articles
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- 2015 Freight Transportation Rates Keeping Pace with U.S. Growth
- Canada Introduces New Border Remedies to Address Importation of Counterfeit Products
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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U.S.: Breaking Up Is Still So Hard To Do: DOL Clarifies H-1B Bona Fide Termination Rule
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Employers must navigate through a maze of complex regulations when seeking H-1B temporary authorization to hire foreign nationals in specialty occupations. Yet, as hard as it is to hire H-1B employees, it can be even more ... Read on... |
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What are you doing to bridge the talent gap? 8 tips to help manufacturers recruit and retain skilled workers
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We've heard it in conversations with clients, in our most recent CEO survey, and in our latest Manufacturing Barometer report: industrial manufacturing companies are having trouble filling jobs. And manufacturers say they plan to add ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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- DOL Clarifies Procedures for H-2B Wage Requests
- French terror attacks bring new scrutiny to visa waiver program in U.S.
- Canada Changes Immigration Rules to Fast-track Skilled Workers
- U.S.: Mileage Allowances for 2015 Released by IRS
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- Union Efforts Could Jeopardize VW Expansion Package
- NLRB Publishes Final Rule Revising Union Election Procedures
- Michigan Union Membership Falls to Record Low
- Two decades after NAFTA, labor unions wary about another major trade deal
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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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The U.S. Economy Is Strong, But Is It Strong Enough to Power the World? Davos is Worried
Source: Bloomberg
GM Says Booming U.S. Auto Industry Still Has Room To Grow
Source: Forbes
ILWU, PMA reach tentative agreement on chassis maintenance and repair
Source: Journal of Commerce
Georgia incentives to Mercedes: $24,540 per job
Source: The Detroit News
The Top 3 Trends at the Detroit Auto Show
Source: DailyFinance
Labor, Fuel Prices Threaten to Derail North American Auto Industry in 2015
Source: WardsAuto
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- Is Ontario ready to reclaim the 'economic engine' title?
- Canadians taxed too much, federal finance minister says
- How trade deals like NAFTA neuter governments: Walkom
- Six Trends in Commercial Real Estate to Watch for in 2015
- Obama Unveils Cyber Privacy Bill
- U.S. Current Trends in State Taxation: Consumption Tax Versus Income Tax |
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