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Want to succeed in the U.S. and Canada? Read...
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The AMERItalk eJournal - April '16 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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5 warning signs for U.S. auto industry
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Even as the U.S. auto industry basks in the glow of 2015's record year in the showroom, several looming threats pose risks to the industry's momentum.Here are five key warning signs, gleaned from discussions Tuesday at the ... Read on... |
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Canada should not "rush" to copy Mexico's auto investment agency, says study
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Canadian governments should not "rush" to duplicate Mexico's one-stop shopping investment agency that has been credited for luring automotive jobs and plants into that country, a new study said Thursday.Instead federal and Ontario ... Read on... |
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Autos: March SAAR Finishes at 16.5 Million, Q1 Modestly Below Estimates
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Q1 sales finished up 3%, modestly below our estimate for 6% growth. March SAAR was 16.5 million, versus estimates in the low-17 million range. Ford believes some of the weakness in SAAR could be due to the calendar impacts ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- Autos: North America Q1 Build Tracking Above Our Estimate
- Automakers Report Increased March U.S. Sales, But is the Pace of Growth Slowing?
- Regional R&D: Foreign Automakers in North America
- Liability and Autonomous Vehicles
- International Brands Lead Strong March U.S. Auto Sales
- Nafta May Have Saved Many Autoworkers' Jobs
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GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE CONFERENCE - APRIL 13
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"The Globalization of the Automotive Industry: Examining the Recent Past, the Current State, and Future Trends" in Ann Arbor, Michigan
by Univ. Michigan Transportation Research Institute
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Ex-GM Global R&D VP Joins Global Auto Researchers and IHS To Examine Past, Present, and Future Globalization ...
Even if you can not attend, simply register and still get access to presentations ...
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U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Rising
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The United States is expected to be the most competitive manufacturing nation, moving China into the number two position by 2020, according to the 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index report from ... Read on... |
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Ontario invests $40 million in advanced manufacturing
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Premier Kathleen Wynne addressed the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Industrie 2030 summit, where she discussed the province's $400 million Business Growth Initiative (BGI). CME is Canada's largest trade ... Read on... |
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When Bringing Manufacturing Operations Back to the U.S. is the Right Choice
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It wasn't that long ago when bringing manufacturing operations back to the U.S. was a taboo topic in C-suites and boardrooms across the country. For manufacturers of high-volume, low-cost products, that's still likely the case. But drastic ... Read on... |
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Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing
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In the 25-minute seminar, Mr. Burris presents strategies organizations can use to work with manufacturing companies to save substantial amounts of money in procurement areas by implementing best procurement practices ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and economy articles
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- Manufacturers Will Fight Two Labor Rules
- Sustainable Manufacturing Credits & Incentives to Know in 2016
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ON-DEMAND SEMINAR - Just released!
"Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing"
by Jeoff Burris
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WORKSHOP - May 13 in Troy, Michigan
"Keys to Effective International Negotiations"
by Barbara A. Boldt
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BREAKFAST BRIEFING - June 2 in Troy, Michigan
"International HR & Talent Management Briefing"
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WORKSHOP - June 17 in Troy, Michigan
"Mexico: Bridging Cultures in Automotive Supply Chain Management to Drive Performance"
by Sam Yankelevitch
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SELF-STUDY, ONLINE COURSE
"Connected Vehicle Management Overview"
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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL & M&A
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Canada: New U.S. Tax Rules to Broadly Affect Cross-Border Financing
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Many Canadian companies with U.S. operations will be affected by new U.S. tax regulations just issued. These regulations affect not only "inversions", as reported in the media, but also common financing transactions between Canadian and ... Read on... |
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Countries Close to Signing U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty
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After 24 rounds of negotiations, former Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming announced on March 23, 2016, that the United States and China have resolved several key roadblocks and are close to signing a ... Read on... |
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Implementation Status of US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ("FATCA") in Malaysia
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In March 2010, the FATCA was enacted in the United States ("US") for the purpose of preventing the non-compliance of US persons with US taxation laws through the participation and cooperation of foreign governments and ... Read on... |
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Global Commodity Manager (USA)
Plant General Manager (Monterrey, Mexico)
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Help wanted: The talent challenge
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The manufacturing industry in the United States and other industrialized countries is facing an increasingly worrisome issue: A shortage of top talent. Competition is heating up as a result of too few skilled graduates, retiring ... Read on... |
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DOJ's Fraud Section Issues Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement Plan and Guidance
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On April 5, 2016, the Department of Justice's Fraud Section ("DOJ") issued its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") Enforcement Plan and Guidance ("Guidance"), which announced (1) a more than doubling of ... Read on... |
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Could a Lack of Skilled Labor Slow the Reshoring Wave for U.S. Manufacturers?
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U.S. manufacturing is on the rebound, having added more than 730,000 jobs since the end of 2010. And industry analysts expect the sector to create at least another 700,000 jobs by the end of the decade, according to the ... Read on... |
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Additional HR and talent management articles
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- New Persuader Rule Creates Labor Law Dilemma for Employers - What a relief: Canada issues form for non-resident employer certification program - Cobots Could Bring Jobs Back to America - U.S. taxation of foreign citizens (download report) - U.S. Taxation of Americans Abroad (download report) - This Is What Paid Leave Looks Like In Every U.S. State To read above articles, please click here
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NEW ON-DEMAND SEMINARS AND AUDIO INTERVIEWS
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USA: Impact of Updated Rules on Automotive Patent Litigation
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USA: Best Practices for Employers to Retain Foreign Workers - An Immigration Overview
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USA: International Implications of Employee Handbooks
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CANADA: Doing Business in Canada
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USA: IP Attorney Presents Risks and Opportunities to Auto Industry from 3D Printing
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How Do I Find a Great Translator?
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ADDITIONAL 'DOING BUSINESS IN NORTH AMERICA' ARTICLES
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- Podcast: geopolitical risks are hitting closer to home for North American companies - Canadian Exports: Where's the Momentum? - How will the TPP affect your supply chain? - Global Companies Partnering with U.S. Universities To read above articles, please click here
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