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September 2020 edition
EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
Europe’s plug-in electric car market is surging past China

COVID: Stakes are high for European automotive recovery, new facts and figures show

Europe is ‘closing the gap’ on battery manufacturing, Northvolt says

Europe Sales Slump Stabilizes, But Bloated Industry Needs To Slash To Survive

UK To Still Use EU CO2 Emissions Regulations Despite Brexit

Position Paper: Revision of the EU Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC)
"Autonomous Vehicles Fundamentals" Online Course
"Connected Vehicle Professional Certification" - Online Course
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Bruce Belzowski, Managing Director of the Automotive Futures Research Group in Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA). He began his career studying the global automotive industry at R.L.Polk before joining the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), from which he retired in 2018. He has over 30 years of researching the automotive industry. His current research topics include intelligent transportation systems (ITS), information technology, powertrain strategies, and globalization of the automotive industry.
Listen to Bruce Belzowski Interview here
EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

Turkey’s auto industry relaunches work at 90% capacity

Is Poland’s wait for a car it can call its own nearly over?

Germany's carmakers in for a bumpy ride ahead

Analysis: Will UK-China tensions affect Britain's motor industry?

Questions and answers: New EU type-approval rules for safer and cleaner cars

Dieselgate: Calls for European car manufacturers to end legal delays and agree compromise settlement
"Connected Vehicle Professional Certification" Online Course
Volvo Extends Electrified XC40 Options

Carmaker Challenges with the Everything Connected Vehicle

AV Regulation Crucial to Consumer Acceptance
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Audio Interview features Robert Peels. Based on the revolutionary modeling ideas that he developed while working as strategy director for Royal DSM, a ten billion dollar Dutch chemical multinational — in 2011, Robert Peels started Flostock, a consultancy specialized in volatility. Flostock is now providing stock & flow analyses for many volatile industries, including petrochemicals, semiconductors, oil, food, agriculture, and housing.
Listen to Robert Peels Interview here
This Audio Interview features Mirko Woitzik, Manager EMEA, Risk Intelligence at DHL – Resilience360, and based in Germany. He is also the author of the report on ‘research showing the impact of COVID-19 on EMEA Automotive Industry.
Listen to Mirko Woitzik Interview here
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SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE
Brexit explodes: UK accuses EU of DELIBERATELY blocking deal - Barnier heads to London

Brexit: UK-EU trade deal 'seems unlikely' says Michel Barnier

EU: Map provides real-time visibility of border delays

Businesses launch joint bid to improve conditions in cobalt supply chains

Japan and UK to sign equal-to-EU trade deal by September

Climate protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal

U.S. and European firms face $1 trillion in costs to relocate their Chinese supply chains, BofA says

BALKAN BLOG: Opportunities from supply chain rethink — but can Southeast Europe take advantage?
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.
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PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES
"Managing Upcoming Volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain:
Taming the Bullwhip Together"
Learn More or Register for Webinars here
Lots of uncertainty how demand in automotive will develop in the coming months and year. So, where are your decisions based on regarding demand, production, inventory levels and logistics? How do you make the right decisions in an uncertain world?

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)!

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Download free white paper and article:
  1. "Fasten Your Seatbelts! Predict, Prepare and Respond in Automotive" by Involvation, download here.
  2. "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:
  • September 2
  • September 9
  • September 16
  • September 23
  • September 30
  • October 7
  • October 14
  • October 21
  • October 28
To learn more or to register for the Private Webinar, visit here now!
MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
Central and Eastern Europe eyes post-pandemic growth in industrial production

Europe's economic sentiment up in August

Nearshoring Nirvana? The outlook for emerging Europe

How Manufacturing Is Advancing in Europe

Economy agenda: Recovery and taxation to dominate the EU’s priorities

Chinese minister says EU investment deal is close

Greenfield Development in Germany

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
Applying for a Patent in Germany

Capital markets: Reasons to be positive on Europe

EU imposes first-ever cyber sanctions against entities in China, North Korea and Russia

European data protection and cyber law developments

Why the Turkish lira is in free fall

Why’s the ECB Buying the Debt of So Many Non-EU Companies?

Thin-Cap Rules in Europe

SEPTEMBER 9:
12th Annual Future of Automotive IT:
"The Internet of Things in the Global Automotive Industry”

Virtual Event to be held September 9, 2020.
$200 registration fee to access recorded Event. (multiple attendee discounts available)

UM Connected Vehicle Director Joins Toyota, Ford, IoT Expert, and IoT Researcher to Discuss The Internet of Things in the Global Automotive Industry
To learn more or to register to access presentations, please visit here
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Employment in the EU automotive industry

Poland re-introduces ban on flights from 46 countries

Entry-Exit System Pilot Project to Be Launched at EU Land Borders

Finland’s PM calls for shortening working hours

How Germany wants end to coronavirus border chaos in EU

The Balkans are getting short of people

British expats in Europe 'financially fearful' of no-deal Brexit

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 2, 9, 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
To learn more or to register, visit here.

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (September 9): by Automotive Futures & Univ. of Michigan
“12th Annual Future of Automotive IT: The Internet of Things for Global Automotive Industry”
To learn more or to register for 'live' event or to gain access to recorded presentations, visit here.

WEBINAR (September 24): by Harris Bricken
"China Cybersecurity Law: No Place to Hide"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

VIRTUAL SUMMIT (November 11-13) by Reuters Events
"Automotive Summit & Exhibition"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

SUMMIT (December 9-10) by MEXICONOW
"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit"
To learn more or to register, visit here.
ONLINE COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS
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 Courses, Certifications & Credentials:

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

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