Global Business Perspectives

First, I should say, I am a huge proponent of global business.  I think there are times when outsourcing makes sense but I am not sure I agree with the U.S. Government to outsourcing the production of U.S. Passports in Thailand. 
In a recent Washington Times article, the issue of outsourcing the passport due […]

Many people over the past two decades have cried that we need to BUY AMERICAN.  Bumper Stickers have been plastered to many a “domestic” vehicle saying just that. Today, the question of what is an American purchase is blurred.   
Is it American if the headquarters is here or if the company has manufacturing […]

Ok - so this sounds bad.  But this is negotiation time for American Axle and their union workers.  I do think that Dick Dauch means business.  In an article I recently read it seems that unions are feeling the pressure to give in and work within the negotiations that other tier 1 suppliers have […]

Hello podcast subscribers.  I am sorry to say but I am ill and unable to do a recording this week.  I really didn’t think you wanted to hear me sound like an 80 year old man that has smoked his whole life.  In addition, my coughing outbursts would have only annoyed you. I am saving […]

The New York Times calls Twitter “one of the fastest-growing phenomena on the Internet.” TIME Magazine says, “Twitter is on its way to becoming the next killer app,” and Newsweek noted that “Suddenly, it seems as though all the world’s a-twitter.” Do you have some thoughts or advice or meandering thoughts the world […]

I know, I just said what some would say are some very bad words.  This is very taboo in Detroit…as we are a union town.  Recently, though it seems the topics of Free Trade and Globalization keep popping up.  I have posted previously discussing the analogy of the globalization train. 
The train is running and […]

By now many of you have heard Obama’s speech where he addresses race.  If you haven’t please see my last post. 
I hope it has inspired you to have conversations about race and culture within your families and friends.
I would like to pose a few questions for this forum on race, culture and ethnicity.
When […]

Over the last few years many local companies have been suddenly surprised by a loss of a contract to an overseas manufacturer.  This scenario and increasing imports from China and other developing countries has caused many domestic companies and organizations to find alternatives to doing business.  While I am a proponent of globalization this […]

Whew…I think I need a break from all the news that is happening these days! 
1.  Spring is just around the corner but it is supposed to snow on Friday, I have to love Michigan’s weather. 
2.  I could use a bit less coverage of the Detroit Mayor’s Text Scandal and especially his […]

Many times when I speak around town on Global Business, small business owner’s do not believe that this is something they should or could be interested in.
With the weak dollar, the access to the Internet and all of the opportunities available…the stars are aligned to go global.  US News and World Report agrees.  Small businesses […]