The GM News That Matters Isn’t What You Think
Originally published in Ward’s Auto By Daron Gifford When General Motors announced late last month that it was idling five North American plants and eliminating thousands…
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For Manufacturers, the Devil is in the Details on Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Originally published in Industry Week By Lou Longo U.S. manufacturing executives concerned about recently announced steel and aluminum tariffs may yet be able to take action…
Why distilleries are banking on non-alcoholic beverages
Originally published in American City Business Journals By Gavin Daniels The alcoholic beverage industry has a history of changing with trends. During prohibition, when alcohol was…
How the VW scandal will change the industry
Originally published in CNBC By Daron Gifford, partner, Plante Moran Volkswagen‘s Chief Executive Matthias Mueller would do well to learn from one of the great…
Auto parts suppliers look for capital to grow and compete
Originally published in PE Hub By Daron Gifford The auto parts business has always been a capital-driven industry. Especially today, as suppliers are required to make…
The problem with Obama’s clean-energy plan
Originally published in CNBC By Thomas H. Stoner Jr. The Obama administration’s new push to reduce power-plant emissions may very well fall short of its goals….