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The AMERItalk eJournal - January '16 edition
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Disruptive Behavior - Silicon Valley targets US automotive suppliers
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The annual North American automotive supplier study by Roland Berger examines disruption within the automotive industry and supplier business models in particular brought by the advent of Silicon Valley players. While all indicators point ... Read on... |
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Five things that could change the Canadian auto industry in 2016
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The Liberal government in Ottawa is facing a host of demands based on promises it made during the election campaign. The auto industry will have to make a strong case to get heard above the clamour. In a utopian world, Canadian auto ... Read on... |
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Trucks: North America Build Finishes Year on Strong Note (download report)
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North America orders/production top expectations in December. Class 8 orders rebounded from a dismal November while production moderated less than expected. That said, current selling rates are muted with inventories elevated ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- Process & Outcome of 2015 UAW Auto Negotiations
- Autos: Sour Finish to Record Year for US Demand
- Global Auto Execs Now Embracing Autonomous And Connected Car Technologies, KPMG Study
- The US government wants to jump-start the autonomous future with new self-driving rules
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WORKSHOPS on Mexico Automotive Supply Chain
"MEXICO: Bridging Cultures in Automotive Supply Chain Management to Drive Performance"
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The 1/2 - 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 ... FEB 12: in Greenville, South Carolina ... Learn more ...FEB 19: in Troy, Michigan ... Learn more ... |
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MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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Chinese Manufacturers Struggle with US Operations, as Culture Clashes often Ensue
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While Japanese Lean Translated Well, Top-Down, Low Cost Labor Mindset of Chinese Firms does Not, Well-Known Writer SaysIt's still relatively small in absolute terms, but the level of investment by Chinese companies in new or existing US ... Read on... |
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The Flipside To Cross-Border Supply Chains
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Businesses today can no longer ignore events across the globe, even when on the other side of the planet. That's because today's supply chain means sourcing and procuring from suppliers offering less risk and lower costs, and those suppliers ... Read on... |
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The Internet of Things and the Modern Supply Chain
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This white paper's objective is to help industry professionals understand what is meant by the Internet of Things (IoT), identify ways it is transforming supply chain operations and provide pointers as to how it could help their ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and supply chain management articles
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- For US manufacturers, virtual reality is for real
- Why Chinese Factories Fare Poorly in the U.S.
- U.S. Reshoring: Over Before It Began?
- 50+ free white papers and reports for "Purchasing, Procurement & Logistics" professionals
- Top 20 Facts About (U.S.) Manufacturing
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NEW ON-DEMAND SEMINARS AND AUDIO INTERVIEWS
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| "Strategies for Dealing with Counterfeit Parts in the Automotive Industry" by John Wright watch now... |
| "Arbitration Clauses: Pros, Cons and Drafting Tips" by David Zaslowsky watch now... |
| "New Challenges to IP Owners from 3-D Printing" by Jonathan E. Moskin watch now... |
"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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WORKSHOP (Troy, Michigan on February 19, 2016):
"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 ... |
| ON-DEMAND SEMINAR:
"Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing" On-Demand Seminar
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| ONLINE COURSE:
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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Survey results show employers are planning to hire in early 2016
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The U.S. Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is one of the most trusted surveys of employment activity in the world. Every quarter, we ask more than 11,000 U.S. hiring managers about their hiring plans for the next three months ... Read on... |
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Notice of Future Termination Does Not Constitute Immediate Employment Loss Under the WARN ACT
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently clarified that when an employer provides notice to a group of workers that their employment will be terminated in the future, they do not suffer an immediate employment loss for the ... Read on... |
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Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization begins March 15
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Starting March 15, visa-exempt foreign travelers who fly to or through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). U.S. citizens and foreign travelers with valid visas will not need eTAs.BCD Travel is notifying customers' ... Read on... |
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Additional HR and talent management articles
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- U.S. Economy: 3 Truths About the Labor Market You Don't Hear - Technology and talent: Key takeaways from PwC's CEO Survey - A Win-Win for Veterans & Companies Requiring Skilled Workers - Closing the Nation's Skills Gap - U.S. hikes H1B, L1 visa fee - How to Fire an Employee the Legal Way: 6 Termination Guidelines To read above articles, please click here
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- Knowing when corporate headquarters adds rather than subtracts value - Overview of Mississippi Tax Incentives for Manufacturers (download overview) - Financial Reporting Execs Most Worried About Internal Controls And Data Security - U.S. Industrial Vacancy at 15-Year Low - Currency Exchange Risks Worry Treasurers To read above articles, please click here
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