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August 2020 edition

US & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE

U.S. Car Sales Weren't So Bad in July

Utah and Georgia install tech that lets roads talk

An Assessment of Japanese Automakers’ Impact & Activity in the United States

Auto supplier working relations: Top 10 takeaways from the 2020 WRI® Study

MICHauto: Results Are In: COVID-19 Automotive Outlook Flash Survey

15 States Unite to Pave Way Forward for Electric Trucks

"Autonomous Vehicles Fundamentals" Online Course

"Connected Vehicle Professional Certification" - Online Course

INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK

The latest Audio Interview features Trevor Pawl. Trevor is the Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan, and leads the Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. Pawl is responsible for working across state government, academia and private industry to grow Michigan’s mobility ecosystem through strategic policy recommendations and new support services for companies focused on the future of transportation.

Listen to Trevor Pawl Interview here

US & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

Canada: SDTC funding to help bring electric and autonomous vehicle technologies to market

The outlook on Light Vehicle electrification in the US

Canada's 5 biggest auto segments – and their leaders – in 2020's first half

Auburn University building new autonomous vehicle research facility

Stop-start: Auto aftermarket sales have stalled because of COVID-19, but a demand surge is on the horizon (download 10-page report)

Automotive Sales In Canada Rise 6.2% In July From June

"Connected Vehicle Professional Certification" Online Course

Pandemic Won’t Drive Autonomous Vehicles Away

PSA’s Return to U.S. Gets Assist From Chevrolet

Auto Sales Will Get Better; Growth’s Another Story

Auto Parts eCommerce Market Share Exceeds Original Forecast

Overheard: Independent Repair Market Share

Average Age Of Cars, Light Trucks Approaches 12 Years

Baja California Goes After Big Industry Water Users

Wind Farm Expansion Moves Forward Despite Criticism from President

Amazon to Open a Fulfillment Center in El Paso

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

This Interview features Brodie Cobb. Brodie is Founder and CEO of San Francisco-based The Presidio Group, a private investment bank engaged primarily in mergers and acquisition and fund raising for automotive dealerships and auto retail services firms. The Presidio Group has collectively done 190 transactions worth more than $10 billion.

Listen to Brodie Cobb Interview here

This Interview features Cynthia Hutchinson, VP of Michigan-based Automation Alley. Cynthia is responsible for managing the nonprofit association’s membership portfolio of 1,000-plus technology and manufacturing businesses across Michigan, enhancing the overall member experience and helping members succeed during the digital transformation known as Industry 4.0.

Listen to Cynthia Hutchinson Interview here

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SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE

Design Patents Protected at the Border – Proposed Legislation Authorizes U.S. Customs to Seize Goods Infringing Patented Designs

Q&A: Reshaping US, China metals supply chains

UPDATE: US Reimposes Aluminum Tariffs on Canada

Force Majeure Tug-of-War: Competing Interests of Buyers and Sellers Negotiating Force Majeure Protections in Supply Chain Contracts

Foreign Trade Zones: A Key Tool to Navigating Tariffs

The supply chain ripple effect could linger for months

How is COVID-19 affecting US trade?

Agreement unlikely in U.K. and U.S. trade talks until after 2020 due to coronavirus

The 5 Ws of reshoring supply chains

Download report: "Covid-19: Challenges in the Automotive Industry Amid Factory Restarts in Europe"

"Intelligent Transportation Fundamentals" Online Course

Free Trial Subscription to "Duty Explorer" - A Simple App to Determine 301 Tariffs from China and the EU

Listen to over 30 Interviews on global supply chain and purchasing related topics.

Visit SCM & Purchasing Interviews page here (listen to over 30 Interviews)

PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES

"Managing Upcoming Volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain:

Taming the Bullwhip Together"

Learn More or Register for Webinars here

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Involvation and Flostock have developed a proven and pragmatic approach to manage upcoming volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain. If you want to know more, download the white paper and register for the Private Webinar (see details below)!

Each Private Webinar includes up to 5 companies, and Involvation conducts pre-webinar analysis to avoid competitors to your company from being part of your event. To qualify, your company must have annual sales of $50M or more, and be an automotive supplier (excluding services and/or software).

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Download free white paper and article:

"Fasten Your Seatbelts! Predict, Prepare and Respond in Automotive" by Involvation, download here.
"More Than a Crystal Ball – The credibility of market forecasts: The Lehman Wave till 2012” article by Robert Peels (Flostock) download here.

Audio Interviews:

"Managing Actual Volatile Demand in the Global Automotive Supply Chain" with Egge Haak
To listen to Interview, visit here.
"The Length of the Global Automotive Supply Chain: A Direct Cause of Bullwhipping" with Robert Peels
To listen to Interview, visit here.

Webinar dates:

August 12
August 19
August 26
September 2
September 9
September 16
September 23
September 30

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

Beyond China: US manufacturers are sizing up new and cost-efficient global footprints

The United States, China, and the contest for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

US Manufacturing Gets Stronger for the Third Straight Month

ISM: Manufacturing Marks a Second Month of Virus Recovery

Michigan, Tops For Robots At Last Count, Hopes To Keep Rising With PlanetM

U.S. House Approves Defense Bill That Highlights Growing Urgency for the U.S. to Produce More of its Own Critical Minerals

How are Uncertain Times Altering Company Location Strategies?

Useful Stats: State business R&D investment (1999-2017)

The Duty Explorer: A Simple App to Determine 301 Tariffs from China and the EU

How it works:

To use the Duty Explorer, all you need do it enter the 10-digit HTSUS code and the country of origin. Then all Section 301 issues related to that HTSUS code will appear in a few lines. With this minimal information and a few simple selections based on the import transaction the user can determine the inclusions and exclusions in seconds, saving considerable time.

To learn more or to subscribe to FREE TRIAL, please visit here.

FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

The Auto Industry Has Borrowed An Absurd Amount Of Money To Get Through COVID

CAFC Evenly Splits on En Banc Rehearing of American Axle’s Driveshaft Patent Case

FTC and DOJ Issue Final Vertical Merger Guidelines

Important Canadian Tax Updates – Filings And Disputes

Anthony Levandowski: Ex-Google engineer sentenced for theft

CFIUS’s 2019 Annual Report Shows Increased Reviews of Foreign Investment as Jurisdiction Expands

How to Respond When Your Banker Requests a Visit

Canadian Patents, Trademarks, And Industrial Designs: Final Extension Of Deadlines In Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic

SEPTEMBER 9: "12th Annual Future of Automotive IT: The Internet of Things”

Virtual Event to be held September 9, 2020.

$200 registration fee to access recorded Event.

Internet of Things Expert, Toyota, and Academic Researcher Will Discuss the Current and Future Role of IOT in the Auto Industry

To learn more or to register to access presentations, please visit here

HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Canada: Unifor to begin negotiations August 12th with Detroit Three automakers

Manufacturing's Top Talent Challenges

Canada to Silicon Valley’s international talent: ‘We want you’

Is Federally Mandated Paid Leave Coming in 2021?

Travel Managers Warned to Act After EU Court Invalidates U.S. Data Transfer Processes

The Canada-U.S. border could be closed for months. Here's what you need to know now

Bay Area tech workers reveal if they've left the region during Covid-19

Connected Workers: How Digital Transformation is Shaping Industry’s Future

First Person: Handling Plant Shutdowns and Re-Openings During the Pandemic

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.

Visit HR & Talent Management Interviews page here (listen to over 30 Interviews)

This Audio Interview features Chris Bowers, Managing Director of UK-based CMB Automotive Marketing Ltd., and a global automotive marketing and communications expert.

Listen to Chris Bowers Interview here

EVENTS

PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES by Involvation and Flostock

Apply to participate on any of these dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

"Managing Upcoming Volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain: Taming the Bullwhip Together” for automotive suppliers with revenues of $50+M