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Want to succeed in the U.S. and Canada? Read...
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The AMERItalk eJournal - March '16 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
FIND IT HERE.
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Digital factories: Industry 4.0 to unleash new highly efficient automotive manufacturing in the U.S.
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Up to $32 bn in annual automotive manufacturing productivity savings is up for grabs (up to 20% of addressable production costs) through introducing digital factories in U.S. domestic automotive manufacturing. The current timing is ... Read on... |
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Ontario Investing In Advanced Automotive and Transportation Sectors
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Business Growth Initiative to Support Innovation and Competitiveness.Ontario is putting its Business Growth Initiative into action by making critical investments to strengthen competitiveness and support innovation in ... Read on... |
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Role of Talent in Site Selection for Automotive Manufacturers
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One of the leading challenges facing many manufacturers in the U.S. automotive industry is the attraction and retention of talent. At the same time, many U.S. states (particularly in the South and Southeast) are throwing attractive incentive ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- Canada misses out on new auto assembly plants
- Trucks: North America Takes Step in Right Direction during January 2016 (download report)
- Trucks: Class 8 Orders Begin Bottoming Process - Feb. 2016 (download report)
- Americans believe U.S. manufacturing drives the economy, but worry about the effect of government regulation
- Poor timing, products keep Chinese auto brands from entering United States
- New DOL Joint Employment Standards Affect Auto Employers
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ONLINE COURSE
"Connected Vehicle Management Overview"
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The Connected Vehicle Management Overview online course is a condensed two-hour online intro to Connected Vehicle concepts. This course is intended to benefit participants who are interested in enhancing their professional credibility with a foundational understanding of concepts necessary to succeed within the Connected Vehicle field ... Learn more ... |
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MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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America's Real Manufacturing Advantage
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A new wave of software innovation is about to transform industry - and give the United States the chance for a lasting edge. See also America's ... Read on... |
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Who is Killing American Manufacturing?
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In the week before Valentine's Day, United Technologies expressed its love for its devoted Indiana employees, workers whose labor had kept the corporation profitable, by informing 2,100 of them at two facilities that it was ... Read on... |
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NAFTA Supply Chains Show Signs of Softening
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The value of U.S.-Canada freight totaled $45.0 billion in December 2015, which was down 15.2 percent annually as all modes of transportation carried a lower value of U.S.-Canada freight annually. The Department of ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and supply chain management articles
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- U.S. Ports Update: A matter of scale
- In the Rebalancing Global Supply Chain, There's No 'Shore' Thing
- U.S. Manufacturing CFOs Optimistic About Business Prospects
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CONFERENCE - April 13 in Ann Arbor, Michigan "Globalization of the Automotive Industry: The 2016 Update" by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
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A new conference that brings everyone up to date on the trends in the globalization of the automotive industry from a manufacturer and supplier perspective ... Learn more ... |
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BREAKFAST BRIEFING - April 20 in Troy, Michigan
"International HR & Talent Management Briefing"
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Join us for an interactive and thought-provoking global breakfast. We'll bring together international HR leaders and influencers to explore and exchange what it takes to successfully support global and globalizing organizations in 2016 - and beyond. What can we learn? Find out! Powerful insights for sure ... Learn more ... |
WORKSHOP - May 13 in Troy, Michigan
"Keys to Effective International Negotiations"
by Barbara A. Boldt
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In this half-day workshop we will introduce you to the exciting and challenging world of negotiating internationally. You will learn how differences in cultural values impact the way people from different cultures think about and approach the process of negotiation ... Learn more ... |
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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL & M&A
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Recent Case Demonstrates the Importance of Protecting Trade Secrets
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When you were a kid, did you ever tell your little brother a secret that he promised not to tell, and the moment you told him he told anyone who'd listen? And do you remember how the neighborhood bully took advantage of that ... Read on... |
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U.S. executives on M&A: full speed ahead in 2016
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U.S. deal-makers are motivated by low interest rates, resilient stock prices, solid employment numbers and an abundance of cash.Acquisition momentum is expected to continue in 2016Last year, M&A reached record level ... Read on... |
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The Complicated Business of Evaluating Tax Incentives
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Massachusetts, like many states, uses tax credits to attract companies. But also like many states, it struggles to track the effectiveness of these programs.States give out billions to businesses and corporations each year in tax ... Read on... |
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Additional finance, tax, legal and M&A articles
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- U.S. the Best for Intellectual Property - Weighing Economic Incentives in the Location Decision - FASB Leasing Update: Five CFO Action Items - New Study: How Important is FDI to the U.S. economy? - Facts & Figures 2016: How Does Your State Compare? (download tax report) To read above articles, please click here
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Risk Management Oversight, Innovation And Competitors Top Concerns For Private Company Directors: KPMG Survey
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Staying informed about corporate activities and progress among challenges.Private-company directors say they are concerned most about risk management oversight, assessing innovation and their competitors. Meanwhile, tight budgets ... Read on... |
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How U.S. Employee Benefits Compare To Europe's
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Unsurprisingly, Americans aren't the beneficiaries of generous paid leave, vacation, or unemployment policies.The U.S. isn't very competitive with other countries when it comes to taking care of its workers, according to a new report ... Read on... |
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Additional HR and talent management articles
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