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Want to succeed in the U.S. and Canada? Read...
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The AMERItalk eJournal - October '15 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
FIND IT HERE.
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Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership is important to Michigan's automotive industry
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The Detroit Three automakers decry currency manipulation in Asia as an unfair export barrier.Proponents of American labor fear a second NAFTA and further loss of jobs abroad. At the same time, more American vehicles could be ... Read on... |
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Canadian, Mexican auto parts makers warn of fallout from TPP trade pact
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Canadian and Mexican auto parts makers that collectively employ nearly one million workers are warning of dire consequences for manufacturing jobs if the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact is concluded without better terms for their ... Read on... |
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Disruption in the automotive supply base: Staying relevant
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While the basic DNA of an automobile has not changed in over 100 years, there is no question that the industry is changing and being challenged in a completely new way. Globalization, technology, and consumer expectations are ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- ACT Research Seminar Focuses on NAFTA Heavy-Duty "Peak"
- Autos: US SAAR Reaches Highest Level in 10 Years
- Auto Industry Supply Chain Managers Should Take Hard Look at Analytics
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Bridging Cultures to Drive Performance in Mexico Automotive Supply Chain
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In the 21-minute seminar, Sam Yankelevitch shares practical knowledge, tools and tips to understanding how Mexican culture drives behaviors and how to improve performance and execution in the automotive industry ... Read on ... |
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NEW ON-DEMAND SEMINARS AND AUDIO INTERVIEWS
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"The Changing Landscape of Connected Vehicle" by Elaina Farnsworth watch now... |
"Investing in Mexico: Planning for Success" by Judy Kruger watch now... |
"Strategies for Leading Virtual Teams Across Borders" by Eugene Piccinini watch now... |
"Best Practices for Employers to Retain Foreign Workers - An Immigration Overview" by Rebecca Mancini watch now... |
"Doing Business in Mexico: Mitigating the risks of fraud, corruption and security" by Fernando Cevallos 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... |
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MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN
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31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats
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This is the first post in a two part series on our update on Reshoring. We first started writing about and featuring reshoring content back in September of 2013, and have since added 10 more reshoring related posts in our ... Read on... |
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Manufacturers Turn to Contingent Workforces to Increase Production and Invest in Future Hires
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A staff editor for Area Development recently interviewed Becca Dernberger, vice president and general manager of Manpower's Northeast Division, about the use of the contingent workforce in today's more technology-driven manufacturing ... Read on... |
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The skills gap in US manufacturing: 2015-2025 outlook
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Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Manufacturing Institute examine the nature and extent of the skills gap in manufacturing, the outlook over the next decade, as well as strategies for mitigating the impact of the gap. The skills gap in ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and supply chain articles
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- Defining Advanced Manufacturing at the Industry Level and Pinpointing Its Growing Hubs
- How Technology Is Transforming Procurement Operations
- The missing link for American manufacturing
- Hard Truths for American Manufacturing
- North American Seaport Outlook: Potential Shift in Ports of Call
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WORKSHOP (Troy, Michigan on November 6):
"Bridging Cultures to Drive Performance in Mexico Automotive Supply Chain"
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The half-day, interactive workshop will present methodologies for incorporating lean concepts such as standard work, PDCA, root cause analysis and A3 thinking to improve intercultural communication. Participants in the seminar will learn how to avoid misunderstandings and reduce waste rooted in language, culture and distance ... Learn more ... |
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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 ... Learn more ... |
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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 ... Learn more ... |
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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"
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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. Hiring Plans for Q4 2015 Strongest in Eight Years; Global Outlook Uneven
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Employers in India, Taiwan, Japan, U.S. and Romania most optimistic globally; Brazil, Italy hiring environment weakest, while China labor market activity slows. U.S. employers predict the strongest hiring plans since the fourth ... Read on... |
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U.S.: Do SEC Pay Ratio Disclosure Regulations Matter for Foreign Companies?
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Employer Action Code: MonitorOn August 5, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3 - 2 to issue final regulations that will require most companies publicly listed in the U.S. to disclose the ratio between the pay of the ... Read on...
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The Changing World of Corporate Business Travel
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Yesterday, Michael Cadden and I, had the pleasure of speaking at the Forum for Expatriate Management's (FEM) Detroit Chapter meeting. The topic was Business Travelers and the growing responsibility this group of "new expat" ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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- Labor Shortages To Have Uneven Effect Across U.S. - The Last Word: The Bridge to H-1B Visa Reform - Canana: Ontario Announces Key Features of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan - What employers must know about wage and hour law - Millennials Are the Workforce: A Plea for Present-Casting To read above articles, please click here
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FINANCE, TAX & INVESTMENT
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10 questions for inbound US investors: Mergers and Acquisitions
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Learn about important questions any company should ask while considering a greenfield or merger and acquisition investment in the US. If you're visiting this page, you may ... Read on... |
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Location Matters 2015: New study ranks states by lowest and highest effective tax rates
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Download 128-page report by Tax Foundation ... Read on... |
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NORTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEADLINES
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Mercedes to Invest $1.3 Billion, Add 300 Jobs in Alabama
Source: IndustryWeek
Volvo agreement spells out incentives and possible U.S. headquarters move
Source: The Post and Courier
Right to Work Buffs Up the Rust Belt
Source: The Wall Street Journal
More U.S. Firms Eyeing Overseas Moves due to U.S. Export-Import Bank Lapse
Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive
GE to Move Manufacturing Engine Plant to Canada
Source: SupplyChain247
Explaining the United Auto Workers negotiations with Fiat Chrysler
Source: NY Daily News
Fiat Chrysler transmission plant targeted with UAW strike deadline
Source: Automotive News
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- Europe's highest court just rejected the 'safe harbor' agreement used by American tech companies
- Frequently Asked Questions on the Advocate General's Opinion on the US-EU Safe Harbor Program
- The Top Eight Trends in Global Compliance
- 2015 Global Aerospace & Defense Outlook
- How to Navigate the Law When Doing Business in Canada
- Operating In A Global Marketplace
- Foreign Companies' Patent Infringement Impact on Small U.S. Business and Entrepreneurs
- A Blueprint for Forays into Emerging Markets
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