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The AMERItalk eJournal - September '16 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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The Growing Role of Mexico in the North American Automotive Industry - Trends, Drivers and Forecasts
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Mexican auto assembly capacity is projected to more than double in size between 2010 and 2020. The major reason for this rapid growth is the infusion of $13.3 billion in investment to move 3.3 million units of vehicle capacity from ... Read on... |
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The Auto Industry's Real Challenge
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While automakers pour millions into winning the autonomous vehicle race, they run the risk of ignoring the more imminent threats that could sink them before the technology becomes pervasive.The past five years have been ... Read on... |
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Autos: North America Build Reflects Stable Environment (download report)
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North America production expanded 11% in August, benefitting from two extra build days shifted from July. Build is tracking up 2% quarter-to-date, modestly above our estimate for flat growth. Initial Q4 build schedule calls for roughly 1% ... Read on... |
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Current and Emerging Strategies in Global Automotive Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
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In the 15-minute Audio Interview, Dr. Monzcka discusses from a purchasing and supply chain perspective, what the current and emerging strategies are and what will be required to help firms increase competitiveness; after defining what the integrated supply or value chain is, he discusses four important strategy areas or approaches; and more ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- Key facts about Canada's automotive industry
- Federal Automated Vehicles Policy: 6 Key Issues for the Automotive Supply Chain
- The Potential Effects of the 2017-2025 EPA/NHTSA GHG/Fuel Economy Mandates on the U.S. Economy
- GM auto workers in Canada OK new contract
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Current Developments in the China Sourcing Function
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GlobalBusinessProfessor.com's latest Audio Interview features Xiaodong Han, President of Shanghai China-based Taichi and supply chain expert. In the 8-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Han discusses current state of automotive sourcing functions within China; shrinking of sourcing teams and reasons behind it; highlights typical problems facing sourcing teams and how to fix them; and two final ... Read on... |
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U.S. BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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"U.S. AutoBook 2016"
AutoBooks also available on China, Mexico, Japan, Germany, Thailand, Indonesia, and more coming!
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EXECUTIVE SEMINAR in Detroit (Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)
By Wayne State Univ. and AIAG
"Automotive Industry Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Management"
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WSU, in cooperation with AIAG, is offering a one week, automotive and vehicle industry focused Executive Seminar for Purchasing/Supply, Logistics, and Planning & Scheduling executives, senior managers, leaders and other functional personnel from closely aligned activities (sales, product development, etc.) ... Read on ...
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SEMINAR in Troy, Michigan (November 4)
"LEAN COMMUNICATION: Staying Competitive in the Global Automotive Supply Chain"
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Reduce Waste Caused by Communication, Culture and Distance. In an industry where every second counts, where your competitor is waiting to steal your customer and new players are unceasingly entering your market, you cannot afford to miss a factor that creates problems in quality, delivery and cost ... For more information or to register ...To download brochure, please click here.
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MANUFACTURING, SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY
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Sorry China, the future of next-generation manufacturing is in the US
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After three decades of dramatic growth, China's manufacturing engine has largely stalled. With rising salaries, labor unrest, environmental devastation and intellectual property theft, China is no longer an attractive place for Western ... Read on ... |
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NAFTA's Impact on the U.S. Economy: What Are the Facts?
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When President Bill Clinton signed the North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in December 1993, he predicted that "NAFTA will tear down trade barriers between our three nations, create the world's largest trade zone ... Read on ... |
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Manufacturers Challenge Overtime Rule
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Dubious Regulation Puts Burden Squarely on Manufacturers. National Association of Manufacturers Senior Vice President and General Counsel Linda Kelly issued the following statement after the Manufacturers' Center for ... Read on ... |
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The Aggregate Economic Cost of New Labor Market Regulations
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The Cost of Obama's Labor Legacy. A new study commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) reveals the true cost of the Obama administration's labor regulatory agenda. To download 21-page report ... Read on ... |
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Additional manufacturing, economy and supply chain articles
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- Ten Mistakes U.S. Businesses Make When Shipping To Canada
- America's Promise to Fund Manufacturing Education
- How to Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs
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UPS X-Port Challenge Brings Opportunity to Local Businesses
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Small and medium-sized businesses with global aspirations have the opportunity to win $10,000 in export shipping with UPS. The UPS X-PORT Challenge aims to help local businesses export to international markets ... Read on ... |
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U.S. Companies Turn to German Training Model to Fill Jobs Gap
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Vocational approach popular in Germany helps smaller U.S. firms build skilled workforce.American employers struggling to find enough qualified industrial workers are turning to Germany for a solution to plug the U.S. skills gap ... Read on... |
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Don't Blame A 'Skills Gap' For Lack Of Hiring In Manufacturing
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U.S. factories are hiring again. Or they're trying to, anyway. Manufacturers posted 379,000 job openings in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. That's up more than 280 percent - close to quadruple - since the ... Read on... |
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Robots will eliminate 6% of all US jobs by 2021, report says
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Employees in fields such as customer service and transportation face a 'disruptive tidal wave' of automation in the not-too-distant future.By 2021, robots will have eliminated 6% of all jobs in the US, starting with customer service ... Read on... |
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Additional HR and talent management articles
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- Canada: Are employers responsible for protecting their employees on social media? "Yes" according to a recent decision
- Employment-at-Will Versus the Discharge-for-Just-Cause-Only Standard: A Critical Employment Law Distinction
- EEOC Issues New Guidance on Retaliation
- Canada: Expected shorter wait-period for certain government benefits might affect employer plans
- Labor Day Origins: Examining US And Canada Labor Laws
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AUDIO INTERVIEW: " Managing Risk and Compliance with your Global Traveler" with Kellie Herrick ... Listen here ... |
AUDIO INTERVIEW: " Key Challenges Facing Global Talent Management Strategies" with John Brice ... Listen here ... |
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AUTO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: Feb. - Dec. 2017
"Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Management"
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FINANCE, INVESTMENT & TAX
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Sourcing multi-year compensation, stock options, for foreign tax credit limitation
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The IRS Large Business and International (LB&I) division publicly released a "practice unit"-part of a series of IRS examiner "job aides" and training materials intended to describe for IRS agents leading practices for specific ... Read on... |
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Additional articles on finance, investment and tax articles
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- U.S.: Expatriate taxation - Don't be a cowboy! - Bird's Eye View: Comparing Chinese Investment into North America and Europe - Notice 2016-52: Foreign tax credit related to foreign-initiated adjustments Read on... |
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Senior Vice President Sales (USA)
Reliability Engineering Manager (USA)
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DOING BUSINESS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
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Ontario, Canada: Perception vs. Reality
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Would it surprise you to know just how low our corporate taxes, employer healthcare expenditures and overall business costs are compared to other jurisdictions? ... Read on... |
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Additional articles on doing business in the U.S. and Canada articles
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- Brexit: What now for US companies? - Toronto is poised to become the next great producer of tech startups - How to move abroad: Practical advice for anxious Americans - U.S. Cities Slipping in Race for Global Competitiveness, According to PwC's Cities of Opportunity 7 Read on... |
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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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