TROY, Mich. The automotive industry has the potential to become very profitable in the near future, according to an interview with Dr. David Cole, chairman, Center for Automotive Research, which will be shown at the GlobalAutoIndustry.com seminar today.
GlobalAutoIndustry.com, a unique marketplace for intelligence and resources for the global auto industry, will hold the half-day seminar, "USA Update: Succeeding in Today’s American Automotive Industry," at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, Mich. The conference can also be viewed by a global audience via live Internet webcast.
In the special GlobalAutoTV interview Cole discusses the opportunities and challenges facing the automotive industry and the "new" GM and Chrysler. He cites several, specific reasons for seeing bright opportunities for carmakers and suppliers in the near future.
In addition to attendees in Troy, executives from India, China, Mexico, India, Brazil, U.K., Germany, Netherlands and Spain will participate via "live" Internet webcast.
Presenters for today’s event include representatives of I.H.S. Global Insight, Baker & McKenzie, Ernst & Young, CEVA Logistics, Towers Perrin and Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services. In addition to the interview with Dr. Cole, the following topics and solutions will be covered:
* U.S. Economic and Automotive Market Update
* Legal and Insolvency Issues for Operating in the U.S.
* Upcoming HR, Health care, Benefits and Labor Challenges
* NAFTA Update: Taking Advantage of Free Trade
* Importing, Exporting and Value-Added Logistics Update
* Site Selection and State/National Incentive Opportunities
* "Ask the Panel," Q&A Sessions from "live" worldwide audience