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September 2020 edition

SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE

USMCA Rules of Origin: De Minimis as an Alternative To Qualify for Tariff Preferences

The USMCA's impact on supply chain compliance

How Automobile Supply Chains Continue to Drive Innovation

Five-Month Update: State Of U.S. Transportation During COVID-19

Travelers rank Detroit as the best mega airport in America

South Carolina Ports laying groundwork for larger ships

Watch: The Tipping Point for Reshoring Production to the U.S.

U.S., Europe Face Hurdles to Cut China Reliance for Rare Earths

Outlook for Warehousing Market Remains Positive

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

"Intelligent Transportation Fundamentals " Online Course

Free Trial: "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)

GLOBAL SALES AND MARKETING

90 DAY MARKETING PROGRAM

For Automotive OE Suppliers, Aftermarket Suppliers and Automotive Related Companies

Learn more & see if you qualify, register here

No doubt about it, the effects of Covid-19 have been a huge blow for the auto industry. But there are opportunities out there if you act fast. With competitors cutting marketing budgets and OEMs searching for new suppliers – now’s the time to lift your game, not throw in the towel.

To learn more, and apply to see if you qualify for the 90 Day Marketing Program. Register here.

MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

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

U.S. Confidence Starts to Rebound

U.S.: Home Sales May Equal Auto Sales

Canada: What is post-COVID-19 growth going to look like?

United States Economic Forecast: Update August 2020

Made in America: 20 Top U.S. Cities for Manufacturers

Manufacturing Sees an Increase in Job Openings

GLOBAL PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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

App is ideal productivity tool for purchasing departments
Instantly identify duties to include in landed costs calculations

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

AAM v. Neapco Misreads Federal Circuit Precedent to Create a New Section 101 Enablement-like Legal Requirement – Part II

Watch: The State of E-Invoicing in the U.S.

Don’t Let the Signs Fool You, The Courts Are Open and Rendering Justice

U.S.: Investing in Distressed Tech Start-Ups

To Reclaim or Not to Reclaim, That Is the Question

TaxNewsFlash-Canada

COVID-19: Government of Ontario Extends Deemed Emergency Leave

Employers Hesitant, Confused Over Payroll Tax Suspension

ONLINE COURSES, CERTIFICATION

The NEXT Education platform provides access to leaders in the intelligent transportation and new mobility industries giving you the opportunity to learn from those working in the field every day.

MicroTrax Online Courses, Certifications & Credentials:

Autonomous Vehicles Fundamentals
Connected Vehicle Professional (CVP) Certification
ITS & New Mobility Communications
Intelligent Transportation Fundamentals

To learn more, to register, or to download Online Course brochures, visit this page.

HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Canadian autoworkers pick Ford as possible strike target

U.S.: Second ex-United Auto Workers president charged with embezzling union funds

How Canada Accommodates Working Parents During COVID-19

What Is The Future For Your Technology Workforce?

EEOC: In the Post-COVID-19 Era, Remote Work Not Automatically a Reasonable Accommodation

U.S. Department of Labor Revises Regulations Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Canada: CRA further extends travel restrictions relief

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

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.

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

The latest Audio Interview features Lynn Greenberg, Founder and CEO of Pivt, the mobile app designed to reduce churn and improve the well-being of relocated and transient employees. Previously, Lynn worked at Bloomberg LP in London and then as a Senior Associate at Autonomy Ventures, where she procured startup deal-flow, managed teams, and drove value creation for portfolio companies.

Listen to Lynn Greenberg Interview here

EVENTS

PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES by Involvation and Flostock

Apply to participate on any of these dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28

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