Industry Updates

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Manufacturing Pulse: April 7-13, 2025

Honda & Supplier Developments Regional Manufacturing Highlights Central Region (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky) Southern Region (Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee) Carolina Region (North & South Carolina) International Trade & Tariff Updates

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Manufacturing Pulse: Week of March 31-April 6, 2025

National & North American Highlights 1. U.S. Implements 25% Tariffs on Auto Imports On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, effective immediately. This move aims to bolster domestic manufacturing but has raised concerns about potential price increases...

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Manufacturing Pulse: March 24-March 30, 2025

National & North American Highlights 1. U.S. Announces 25% Tariff on Car Imports On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on car imports to the United States, effective April 2. This move aims to bolster domestic manufacturing but has raised...

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Manufacturing Pulse: March 17-March 23, 2025

National & North American Highlights 1. Honda to Procure Batteries from Toyota’s U.S. Plant In a strategic move to mitigate tariff risks, Honda Motor Co. plans to source batteries for its hybrid vehicles from Toyota’s U.S.-based plant. Starting in the fiscal year 2025, this...

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Manufacturing Pulse: March 10-16, 2025

National & North American Highlights 1. U.S. Implements 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports On March 12, 2025, the United States imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, aiming to reduce the trade deficit and bolster domestic production. The European...

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Manufacturing Pulse: March 4-9, 2025

National & North American Highlights 1. U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports On March 4, 2025, the United States implemented 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, excluding oil and energy products from Canada, which are subject to a 10% tariff....

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Manufacturing Pulse: Feb. 24-March 2, 2025

Curated key Supplier Updates from Honda, Manufacturing Leaders & Industry Trends for the week of Feb. 24-March 2, 2025 National & North American Highlights Honda Adjusts Civic Production to Indiana To navigate potential cost increases linked to new U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico,...

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Manufacturing Pulse: February 17-23, 2025

February 17 to February 23, 2025: 1. Foxconn Proposes Partnership with Honda Taiwan’s Foxconn has proposed forming a partnership with Japan’s Honda Motor, aiming to create a collaborative framework that includes other Japanese automakers such as Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors. This move follows...

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2025 Retention Report from Work Institute

With shifting workforce expectations, evolving job markets, and ongoing competition for skilled talent, employee retention remains a top priority for manufacturers and suppliers. Understanding the key factors influencing retention can help your organization make informed decisions, improve workplace satisfaction, and reduce turnover. The 2025...

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Manufacturing Pulse: February 10-15, 2025

February 8 to February 16, 2025: 1. Ford CEO Warns of Job Losses Amid Potential Tax Credit Repeal Ford CEO Jim Farley expressed concerns over potential job losses if President Trump repeals the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) electric vehicle battery production tax credits. These...

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Manufacturing Pulse: Feb. 1-9, 2025

1. Honda Increases Investment in Ohio Manufacturing Facilities Honda announced an additional $300 million investment in three Ohio auto plants, bringing the total to $1 billion. This funding aims to enhance flexibility in producing electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and gas-powered vehicles on the same...

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Benefit Resource Information

Please click any of the following links for information and resources on a variety of benefit topics presented by Hub/Horan. Please feel free to share this with your associates and management team. Info-Graphics and Whitepapers: ​How Benefit Strategy is Driving Recruitment & Retention Success...

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Canada Training Grant Webinars

Canada Training Grant Webinars Webinars presented by MentorWorks. Canadian Government Funding Webinar – Top Government Grants and Funding Programs in 2023 January 10th1pm-2pm Register Canadian Government Funding Webinar – Government Funding to Scale Your Manufacturing Business January 25th1pm-2pm Register Canadian Government Funding Webinar -Top...

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Work Institute Reports

2022 Work Institute Retention Report Download 2022 Work Institute Retention Report Work Institute Guide to Stay Interviews Download Work Institute Guide to Stay Interviews

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Burr Forman L&E Updates

Burr Forman L&E Updates Sept. 5, 2022 – https://hondaengage.sharefile.com/d-sf78ae1c4125c4241a0cebd0541c67abe Aug. 29, 2022 – https://hondaengage.sharefile.com/d-sc5f47723eefd4a649be5cfb335af9334 Aug. 22, 2022 – https://hondaengage.sharefile.com/d-sf8f33096c30c4a42ace4a29457fcac6c

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BURR FORMAN – Labor & Employment Updates

Burr & Forman Update 5/9/22 Click for PowerPoint Document US Adds 428,000 Jobs in April (5/6) US Adds 428,000 Jobs in April (5/6) On May 6, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its jobs report for April 2022. According to the report, U.S. added...

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Honda Mask Update

Honda Mask Update  Honda Mask Update – 3/9/2022 We have all been looking forward to the day when we can adjust our mask requirements at Honda. After carefully studying the mask guideline changes issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on...

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February is CTE Month – presented by AAMA

February is CTE Month! Presented by AAMA Career and Technical Education (CTE) is important year-round however added emphasis is placed on CTE in February.  CTE provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers...

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Mathews & Dinsdale – Federal Government Announces Updates

Federal Government Announces Updates to COVID-19 Border Measures The Government of Canada has announced modifications to the current COVID-19 border measures. This article will outline and explain these new measures. The Government of Canada has announced modifications to the current COVID-19 border measures. This...

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Court Blocks Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Nationwide

Court Blocks Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Nationwide On December 7, 2021, a federal district court in Georgia temporarily blocked the federal contractor vaccine mandate from taking effect nationwide. Less than a week ago, a federal district court in Kentucky temporarily blocked the federal contractor...

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ERA & TechSolve 2021 Manufacturers Survey Results (Recording)

ERA & TechSolve 2021 Manufacturers Survey Results Recording 2021 Manufacturers Survey Results Last Month (November 2021), The Employers Resource Association (ERA) and TechSolve hosted the “2021 Manufacturers Survey Results” virtual event where attendees received the first scoop on the summarized report from the 2021...

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Ontario Passes the Working for Workers Act

In A Flash – Ontario Ontario Passes the Working for Workers Act The Ontario Government has passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021, which, among other things, introduces a ban on non-compete agreements for employees, requires recruiters and temporary help agencies to be licenced,...

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Honda Vaccine Status/ETS Plans

Honda Will Not Mandate Vaccines; Federal Mandate Requires Honda to Obtain Vaccination Status of all Associates by Dec. 5; Implement Weekly Testing Beginning Jan. 2022 If you would like to benchmark with other Honda suppliers on their vaccine-status/ETS plans, please utilize the secured Honda...

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Honda Holiday Calendar 2022

Honda Holiday/Shutdown Calendar 2022 Calendar Year 2022 Holiday/Shutdown Day Date Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday 1/17/2022 Memorial Day Monday 5/30/2022 Independence Day (Obs) Monday 7/4/2022 Summer Shutdown Tuesday 7/5/2022 Summer Shutdown Wednesday 7/6/2022 Summer Shutdown Thursday 7/7/2022 Summer Shutdown Friday 7/8/2022 Labor Day...

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Ohio’s Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Wind Down

A Return to Normal? Ohio’s Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Wind Down by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP A Return to Normal? Ohio’s Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Wind Down As Ohio continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of pandemic unemployment benefits programs are...

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SARG Meetings

Supplier Support Meeting & Events Calendar Download the 2021 Supplier Support Meeting & Events Calendar March 2021 Mexico SARG Meeting Coming soon! March 2021 Canada SARG Meeting Mathews Dinsdale COVID & Vaccine Presentation Mathews Dinsdale Presentation Recording (coming soon) Leadership Training Program Presentation (coming...

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OSHA Comprehensive COVID-19 Guidance for the Workplace

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. OSHA Publishes Comprehensive COVID-19 Guidance for the Workplace On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated guidance for employers on COVID-19....

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Canada-Focused COVID-19 Latest Developments

Canada-Focused COVID-19 Latest Developments     COVID-19 Latest Developments The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic are extremely fluid, with material developments occurring daily. Set out below are highlights of the latest developments, with corresponding links to more fulsome articles: Ontario Government Announces COVID-19 Workplace...

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Honda COVID-19 Benchmarking, Resources, & Info.

Honda COVID-19 Benchmarking, Resources, & Info. Please see below a variety of Honda and Manufacturing-Industry Specific benchmarking items, resources, and additional information. These resources are provided purely as aids and information, and are not meant to be seen as a mandate of use of...

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South Carolina Manufacturers Association (SCMA) PPE Resources

South Carolina Manufacturers’ Association (SCMA) PPE Resources Heat and Facial Coverings https://www.fisherphillips.com/resources-newsletters-article-dont-let-the-heat-give-your-employees?click_source=sitepilot06!6450!Q2F0aGVyaW5lQG15c2NtYS5jb20= PPE Resource If your company is looking for sources of PPE (personal protection equipment) for your employees email James Richter or call him at 803.528.1288

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Paycheck Protection Program Podcast

Payroll Protection Program – Podcast Is your business working to apply, or considering applying, for the Paycheck Protection Program to access funds to keep your employees on payroll? If interested, here is a new podcast I recorded with Dustin McMillan on the subject. Please...

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Congress Enacts “Phase II” Coronavirus Response Legistlation Impacting Testing Coverage and Reimbursement

Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG The FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) expands coverage for and reimbursement of coronavirus testing and related services. Congress Enacts “Phase II” Coronavirus Response Legislation Impacting Testing Coverage and Reimbursement On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First...

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Online COVID-19 Webinars & Training Resources

Online COVID-19/Remote Work and Other Related Webinars, Training & Resources Planning Overcomes Panic: How to Prepare for Remote Work March 20, 2020 2:00pm-3:30pm EDT Register – https://hrdq69060.acemlnc.com/lt.php?s=636d9a3b14eabbc6e2464217c656ad81&i=174A759A30A2908 The word “Coronavirus” strikes fear when we are ill-informed or confused about preparation. But once we being thinking...

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COVID-19 Law Firm Webinars

Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG COVID-19 HR-Focused Webinars & Resources – Presented by our Honda Partner Law Firms Vorys at Work Webinar: Coronavirus Considerations for Employers presented by Vorys, Sater, Seamour and Pease LLP Click link to register yourself. You will be emailed the video...

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Posts of Interest – Week of March 16, 2020

Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Posts of Interest – Week of March 16, 2020 Vorys at Work Webinar: Coronavirus Considerations for Employers presented by Vorys, Sater, Seamour and Pease LLP Click link to register yourself. You will be emailed the video presentation link. https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2225078/90E096A5BE8FDE2C81D515D1D5966DAB?mode=login&email=shelsa_mcentee_smith@hna.honda.com Temperature...

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Employer Preparation for COVID-19 – Burr Alert

Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Employer Preparation for COVID-19 By Amy Wilkes, Caroline Page and Caroline Weber March 2020 As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases climbs in the U.S. and across the world employers should prepare for practical and legal issues brought on by...

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Posts of Interest – Week of March 9, 2020

Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Posts of Interest – Week of March 9, 2020 COVID-19 and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know Now – Complimentary Webinar March 19, 2020 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm, EST Is your company prepared to deal with COVID-19 in the...

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Posts of Interest – Week of March 2, 2020

Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Posts of Interest – Week of March 2, 2020 COVID-19 and the Workplace: Frequently Asked Questions in Canada from Mathews Dinsdale FAQ’s: COVID-19 and the Workplace – Updated Sept 15/20 Flu Resources for Business This week our posts will be...

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Posts of Interest – Week of Feb. 24, 2020

Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Posts of Interest – Week of February 24, 2020 Lean & Six Sigma in Talent Acquisition https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/Pages/Lean-Six-Sigma-Talent-Acquisition.aspx Speaking of Lean…make sure you register for the next SARG meeting taking place at the Lean Network Conference May 12 in Covington, KY....

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February 2020 Central SARG Meeting Resources

Click links to download resource files: SARG Presentation Snow Policy Question Summary (don’t forget about the new SARG forum!) Supplier Sustainability Project Presentation Using PDCA for Onboarding/Training Success Presentation Files – Karolyn Hofacker, GTI Podcast/Video – Coming soon! Will be available here Presentation File...

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Shutdown Schedules

Use the link below to download the latest Honda Holiday Shutdown Schedule 2020 Honda Holiday Shutdown Schedule https://hondaengage.com/sar/wp-content/uploads/Honda-NA-Companies-2020-Holiday-Shutdown-Schedule-Master-12.5.19_Partial_UPDATED.xlsx

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Planning Committee Member Focus

As we near our 2015 Fall CAN Conference, our team focus turns to one of our amazing planning committee member, Wendy C Browder. Wendy C. Browder – Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems 1. What is your official title and role within your company? a. EMS...

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Planning Committee Member Focus

As we near our 2015 Fall CAN Conference, our team focus turns to one of our amazing planning committee member, Wendy C Browder. Wendy C. Browder –  Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems What is your official title and role within your company? EMS...

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Welcome to the SARG Website!

Welcome to the SARG website! The content on this website is primarily restricted to members of SARG, MSARG, NSARG, and SSARG. If you believe you should have access to this site, please feel free to REGISTER for approval. Once approved, you will gain access...

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