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Want to succeed in the U.S. and Canada? Read...
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The AMERItalk eJournal - May '15 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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Auto Reshoring from Asia to U.S.
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According to CBRE Research, Volvo Car Corp. announced that it would break ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility, a $500 million factory in Berkeley County, S.C. The factory is expected to begin operations in 2018 ... Read on... |
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Does Canada's auto industry have a future?
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Canada's automobile industry may be on a long, slow slide to oblivion. The federal budget Tuesday included a $100-million fund aimed at innovation in the auto-parts industry over five years, but no substantive strategy to keep ... Read on... |
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Autos: North America Production Remains Solid in April (2015) - report
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North American production expanded 5% in April, above our/consensus estimate for 3% growth in Q2. There was also positive mix in the month with luxury car sales up 28% and double-digit production increases at BMW and Daimler. Current production rates ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- Auto: US Demand Sustains "Mid-Cycle" Growth in April
- Workers Call For UAW To Leave Alabama Plant
- How South Carolina won Volvo
- Automotive M&A Activity Remains Strong: Be Prepared
- Ontario seeking auto industry adviser to develop investment strategy
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Free access for a limited time to these seminars:
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"Doing Business in Canada / Understanding Canada - U.S. Market Opportunities" by Dan Ujczo watch now... |
"Exporting to Canada - Where do we Begin?" by Catherine Walsh watch now... |
"Immigration: Evolving Criteria of L-1 Visa" by Matt Morse watch now... |
"U.S. Intellectual Property - The Basics" by Mark Harper watch now... |
"Foreign Trade Zones - Function and Purpose" by Steve Olinek watch now... |
"Managing Financial and Commercial Risks in Foreign Trade Transactions" by Craig Larsen watch now... |
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U.S. Firms Eyeing Benefits of Onshoring
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Based on economic considerations, business environment, workforce quality, infrastructure, and risks, many midsize U.S. cities look attractive. U.S. companies are increasingly considering onshoring finance, IT, and other ... Read on... |
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Report: Shale gas helping to drive $130 billion in investments in plastics manufacturing
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The nation's shale gas fields have given the U.S. a new competitive advantage in the plastics industry, helping to spur $130 billion in new capital investments, according to the American Chemistry Council.In a report looking ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and economy articles
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- Economic Growth To Continue Throughout 2015
- Reshoring Initiative Encourages American Manufacturing
- Why US Economic Growth Has Disappointed This Year
- Does Rust Belt manufacturing have a future?
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| GUIDE TO INVESTING IN THE U.S.: The 2015 edition of American British Trade & Investment, the Guide to Investing in the USA -- Since launching this report in 2004 ... Read on ... |
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CERTIFICATE COURSE:
GBP and SLU's John Cook School of Business release new Online 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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ONLINE COURSE:
"Doing Business in Mexico: Learning Technical Spanish for Automotive Supply Chain Management"
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Today's global supply chain requires participants from many countries to understand each other and communicate effectively. In fact, your long-term career success may depend on your ability to converse clearly in languages other than your native tongue. By taking an informal, contextual approach to tackling a new language, you can enjoy faster results with less stress ... Watch video introduction now ... |
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ON-DEMAND SEMINAR:
"Counterfeit Activities in South Asia"
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Ashim Kumar Mukherjee, VP Operations, Cognosco Risk Solutions, presents strategies that may help your company reduce the impact of widespread counterfeit activities in South Asia ... Watch seminar now ... |
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Private Aviation Helps Businesses Soar
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A growing number of businesses - small to medium-sized businesses, especially - are looking at private aviation in a much different light. In a truly global economy, it has become a convenient, efficient and productive way to ... Read on ... |
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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Canada: Fixed-Term Employment Contracts: Risks & Best Practices
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To manage expectations, employers often hire temporary workers under a "fixed-term contract". But including an end date in the employment agreement can have serious, unintended consequences. The following overview will help ... Read on... |
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Minding the Gap: A Roadmap for Addressing the U.S. Manufacturing Skills Shortage
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While U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, employers are facing a new challenge - a shortage of qualified job applicants. The skills gap cannot be bridged overnight. We must align education, economic development ... Read on... |
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Starting a Successful Apprentice Program: Tips from a Siemens Trainer
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Back in 2011, Siemens Energy closed a Canadian plant and folded its gas turbine production into operations at its Charlotte, N.C. operations. When managers at the Charlotte plant found themselves suddenly having to double their ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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- Important Changes to the International Mobility Program in Canada
- NLRB General Counsel Issues Guidance on Employer Rules for Union and Non-Unionized Workforces
- How to Hire More Women in Manufacturing
- Ontario's Minimum Wage Rate is on the Rise
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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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NORTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEADLINES
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GM to Invest $1 Billion in Warren Technical Center, Creating 2,600 Jobs
Source: IndustryWeek
GM To Spend $5.4B On U.S. Factories
Source: Manufacturing.net
Alabama called 'obvious choice' for Aston Martin
Source: Automotive News
Gov. Snyder vows Michigan will lead U.S. in skilled-job training
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
Chinese Suppliers Forging Links to OEMs in U.S.
Source: WardsAuto.com
Volvo Prepares To Send 'Made In China' Cars To U.S.
Source: Manufacturing.net
Manufacturing Jobs Up in Michigan
Source: IndustryWeek
UAW seeks exclusive status at Volkswagen Chattanooga
Source: Detroit Free Press
US Union Membership Sinking, Except for Managers: Pew Study
Source: IndustryWeek
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- How U.S. States are Targeting Foreign Direct Investment
- Governance Considerations and Pitfalls in Alternative Financing
- Choosing a Business Structure (in U.S.)
- NFIB Survey: Taxes a Top Problem for Business
- 2015 North America Ports & Logistics Annual Report
- U.S. Corporate Tax Rate Double Canada's
- Firms Lack 'Basic Building Blocks' to Comply with Anti-Fraud Laws |
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