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The AMERItalk eJournal - June '15 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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U.S.: Manufacturing Contracts in Distress
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The automotive industry has recently enjoyed a strong period of sales growth and productivity. But even during this period, some manufacturers and raw materials suppliers continue to face pressures presented by financially troubled ... Read on... |
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Industry expert questions power of Tanguay as Canada's new auto adviser
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The vague outline of Ray Tanguay's job as Canada's auto industry adviser has raised concerns over whether his new role will fall short compared to efforts to attract investment in other jurisdictions, such as Michigan. "He clearly has ... Read on... |
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Autos: May Sales Strong, Production Seeing Upward Pressure
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US SAAR reached 17.7 million in May, above consensus of 17.3 million. Importantly, year-to-date SAAR is tracking at 16.8 million units, which implies a healthy 2-3% growth in demand. Demand typically doesn't peak until the economy turns ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- New auto czar is a car guy and a Canadian jobs hero
- Trucks: North America Production Remains Solid in May
- Trucks: North America Class 8 Orders As Expected, Class 5-7 Strong
- US: The (growing) lap of luxury: A look at the increasingly competitive luxury segment
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NEW ON-DEMAND SEMINARS AND AUDIO INTERVIEWS
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"Expert Details Top 8 Automakers' Prospects in North American Market" by Alan Baum watch now... |
"Doing Business in the U.S.: N.A. Automotive Market & Chinese Investment" by Mark Heusel watch now... |
"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... |
"Real Estate Sales Considerations for Corporate Real Estate Executives" by Bill Bubniak watch now... |
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MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN
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Opportunities And Challenges For Small And Midsized U.S. Manufacturing Businesses
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Bank of the West has published "Made Here: The Business Outlook for U.S. Manufacturing," a report by the Bank's Chief Economist Dr. Scott Anderson. The paper highlights the bright economic outlook for small to midsized U.S. ... Read on... |
Industry 4.0 is more than just a flashy catchphrase. A confluence of trends and technologies promises to reshape the way things are made.Mention "Industry 4.0" to most manufacturing executives and you will raise eyebrows. If they've ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and economy articles
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- Supply Chain Managers Target U.S. Cities for Onshoring Opportunities
- U.S. Steel Producers File Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions: The Potential Impact
- Canada: Infrastructure & The Future for Canada's Industrial Sectors
- Ontario a bright spot in generally bleak Canadian manufacturing sector
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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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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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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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"Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing" On-Demand Seminar
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ON-DEMAND SEMINAR:
"Counterfeit Activities in South Asia"
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Importing from China? "Negotiating Successfully in China"
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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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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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U.S.: Noncompete in the Hot Seat
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Though laws on noncompete agreements vary by state, they are no longer confined to highly specialized industries. What do athletic shoe designers, sandwich-makers and summer camp counselors have in common? Over the past ... Read on... |
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Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Results - 3rd Quarter 2015
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U.S. Hiring in the Third Quarter Among Most Optimistic Globally According to Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, released today by ManpowerGroup, reveals U.S. employers' hiring ... Read on... |
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How U.S. companies can fill the skills gap
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The jobs the nation has been creating in the past two years are very different in nature from the ones that were lost following the 2008 financial crisis.Our intuition about the world of work needs to be reset. In the United States, labor ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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- Background Checks? That is the Question
- How Not to Contribute to the Talent Shortage or What the Heck Are My Supervisors Doing?
- Canada: Relief from payroll withholding obligations for business travelers: A step in the right direction
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NORTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEADLINES
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US Aftermarket To Grow At An Annual Rate Of 3.6 Percent Through 2018
Source: Aftermarketnews.com
Senator calls for compensation fund for Takata airbag injury victims
Source: Automotive News
Ontario Toyota plant that lost Corolla production rated best in North America
Source: CBC News
Obama Administration Fuel Efficiency Standards: EPA Truck Rules Will Boost US Clean Transportation Industry
Source: International Business Times
Top 20 U.S. Ports: Competition Heats-Up for Discretionary Cargo
Source: SupplyChain247.com
U.S. Light Vehicles Set Fuel-Economy Record in May
Source: WardsAuto.com
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- Working with Canadian dollars
- Court denies R&D credit for lack of success-based fee and rights to research
- Industrial products companies implementing 3D printing face potential tax issues
- The Globalization Capability Gap: Execution, Not Strategy, Separates Leaders from Laggards
- Have You Agreed Not to Export Software? Yes!
- U.S. Companies with Foreign Affiliates: Important Deadline for BEA Filing Approaching |
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