Dynamic 2014 APA Conference Recaps Successes, Builds For The Future; Group Bids Fond Farewell To Outgoing President Dan Freeman
Automotive Parts Associates’ (APA) 33rd Annual Shareholders’ & Manufacturers’ Conference, held March 20-22 in Houston, Texas, kicked off in typical upbeat fashion with 307 attendees taking part in networking and information sessions galore, despite undertones of sadness in bidding farewell to the group’s longstanding and beloved president, Dan Freeman.
Guest Commentary: Value Must Be Created Before It Can Be Demonstrated
The following guest commentary, co-authored by Jim Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., Wendy Kirkpatrick and Chuck Udell, MAAP, is part five of a six-part series on key strategies for making the most out of employee training opportunities.
Johnson Controls Receives Top Honors From Toyota For Its Diversity Efforts
Automotive supplier also recognized for its launch performance.
U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz To Deliver Remarks During MEMA Legislative Summit
MEMA – with 1,000 motor vehicle parts supplier members nationwide who account for more than 700,000 direct U.S. jobs – hosts the Legislative Summit each year, enabling its members to meet with lawmakers and discuss key issues.
Continental Receives Toyota Regional Contribution Award
Continental is the only supplier to receive this award in North America.
Guest Commentary: Business Partnership Is Necessary To Bring About Positive ROE – The Kirkpatrick Model
The following guest commentary, co-authored by Jim Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., Wendy Kirkpatrick and Chuck Udell, MAAP, is part four of a six-part series on key strategies for making the most out of employee training opportunities.
3M Funding Scholarships To Returning Veterans Through Collision Repair Education Foundation And Hire Our Heroes Program
The scholarship awards will pay for tuition and required books/tools for veterans enrolling in school collision repair programs in the summer/fall of 2014. This is the second year for the program.
Halla Visteon Climate Control Honored By Volvo Cars
Representatives of three European plants of Halla Visteon Climate Control received the awards during a recent ceremony in the Volvo hall in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Elgin Industries Receives 13th Consecutive JASPER Supplier Award
Elgin, which is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, has supplied internal engine components to JASPER for more than 60 years.
Meritor Recognizes Central Michigan University Students For Logistics Project
Meritor leaders worked closely with 16 student teams from two senior-level marketing and logistics classes to analyze freight costs.