From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: Mexico’s Automotive Supply Chain And Opportunities For Suppliers
GlobalBusinessProfessor.com’s latest Audio Interview, “Mexico’s Automotive Supply Chain and Opportunities for Suppliers,” features Alba Peña, vice president, sourcing and supply chain for Grupo Prodensa. In the 11-minute interview, Peña describes the status of the automotive supply chain in Mexico today. She identifies the gaps in the supply chain, the types of quality controls Mexico suppliers implement, the suppliers’ capacity to take on more U.S. projects, and which commodities will provide more competitive advantage vs. world costs.
New Voodoo Ride Wash And Café Centers A ‘Big Hit’ In China
In addition to the detailing center and café, the two locations serve as retail outlets for the complete line of Voodoo Ride car care products and other Voodoo Ride lifestyle products, such as apparel and accessories.
Automechanika Frankfurt To Feature ‘Tomorrow’s Service & Mobility’ In The ‘Festhalle’ For The First Time
Automobile manufacturers, suppliers and start-ups will present future-oriented products and solutions from the fields of connectivity, alternative powertrains, autonomous cars, mobility services and smart data analytics.
Retired Bosch Associate Anton van Zanten Honored For His Life’s Work
The Dutch native developed the anti-skid system as the head of a 35-member research group at Bosch, during a career that spanned more than 25 years.
Johnson Controls To Build 4th Automotive Battery Plant In China
At full capacity, the more than $200 million USD plant will employ 650 people who will manufacture both conventional flooded and absorbent glass mat battery technologies.
Lear Signs Agreement For New, Expanded Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters And Technology Complex In Shanghai
The new Asia headquarters will support approximately 31,000 Lear employees in 11 countries in Asia, including almost 22,000 in China.
Axalta Opens Expanded European Technology Center In Wuppertal, Germany
The center will be home to the company’s liquid coating research facilities for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Valeo Signs Agreement To Acquire German FTE Automotive
Valeo has signed an agreement with Bain Capital Private Equity, owner of FTE automotive, to purchase 100 percent of FTE automotive for a purchase price corresponding to € 819.3 million (approximately $931 million USD), representing an estimated EBITA multiple of 8 times for 2016.
24th Automechanika Frankfurt To Offer Improved Quality And Offerings
Automechanika 2016 will the 24th edition of show and runs Sept. 13-17 at the trade fair site in Frankfurt am Main and, as always, will feature products and services for garage equipment, tools, paintwork or bodywork repair, recovery services, accident assistance or mobile services.
From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: Overcoming Barriers To Global Leadership Development
In the interview, Dr. Michael Tucker describes the new model and process for global leadership development and how this approach helps to fill the need for more effective leaders who can operate across cultures.
Grand Rock Exhaust Co. Receives President’s ‘E’ Award For Exports
Grand Rock joins a prestigious group of American success stories to be awarded this honor, such as the Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Vita-Mix and FedEx Corp., to name just a few.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Signs New Shareholder: Triple A In San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Triple A currently operates four primary warehouses, which enables them to service the entire country of Honduras.
