How to detect and avoid uncertified parts in fasteners
In the fastener industry, maintaining quality and compliance throughout the supply chain is critical to preventing costly failures, ensuring customer satisfaction and protecting brand reputation. Uncertified parts can compromise product performance and safety, impacting profits. Here are practical tips for identifying red flags in supplier documentation and ways to verify part quality to avoid uncertified fasteners in the supply chain. Check supplier documents Reputable suppliers will readily provide documentation demonstrating compliance with industry standards, such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 for quality management. When checking supplier documentation, please note: Certificate is incomplete or ambiguous: Missing details such as material grade, country of origin or batch number may indicate supplier non-compliance. Certification Dates and Updates: Verify that certification dates are current and updated according to regulatory standards. Supplier logos and identifiers: Ensure official logos and identifiers on certificates comply with industry standards. Low-quality reproductions or mismatched information may indicate that the document is forged. Conduct third-party quality testing Investing in…
Hyundai warns Nexo owners to park their cars outdoors to avoid hydrogen refueling
A faulty pressure relief valve can rupture and cause leaks, which can cause a fire in a confined space with a source of ignition. go through Brad Anderson 12 hours ago An investigation has revealed that hydrogen gas may escape while the Nexo is being driven. The recall affects 1,545 Nexo models delivered in the United States. Hyundai is not aware of any fires or crashes caused by faulty pressure relief devices. Hyundai is urging owners of 2019-2024 Nexo models to park their hydrogen-powered SUVs outdoors and "away from buildings" because they have the potential to leak hydrogen and potentially catch fire. This recall certainly won't help the broader hydrogen vehicle market, which has been developing at a snail's pace over the past few years. Hyundai said the affected Nexo models are equipped with a heat-activated pressure relief device (TPRD), which vents hydrogen gas into the atmosphere to prevent overpressure in the hydrogen fuel tank when overheating is detected. It…
Xpeng Motors may start making electric cars in Europe to avoid tariffs
The Chinese automaker will expand to 40 new countries in 2024 go through Brad Anderson October 4, 2024 06:00 If EU tariffs are approved, Xpeng Motors will be levied an additional 21.3% surtax. The brand also sees the U.S. as an important market but can't launch it locally, at least not yet. Xpeng Motors is open to contract manufacturing in Europe. Xpeng Motors may seek to circumvent European tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles by localizing production on the continent. The Chinese electric vehicle startup is undergoing a massive global expansion, with sales starting in nearly 40 new countries in 2024 alone. These include many countries in Europe, but also markets such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Australia. EU member states will vote this week on clear new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and if these taxes are passed, Xpeng Motors will be subject to an additional 21.3% tariff on top of the existing 10% tariff it…
NIO hopes Audi’s Belgian plant will avoid EU tariffs
Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's underutilized factory in Brussels, Belgium. Securing a European production base would allow NIO to avoid a 20% import tariff. The Brussels plant is home to the Q8 e-tron, a model Audi is looking to discontinue sooner rather than later due to slow sales. Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's factory in Brussels, Belgium, to avoid current import tariffs on electric vehicles entering the European Union and the United Kingdom from China. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to a report brussels timesExecutives from the Shanghai-based company recently toured the factory where the Q8 e-tron is made as they prepare to bid for Volkswagen Group executives to meet a Sept. 23 deadline. Related: Audi wants to stop production of Q8 E-Tron, may close Brussels plant The European Union closed an investigation into Chinese state aid…
NIO hopes Audi’s Belgian plant will avoid EU tariffs
Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's underutilized factory in Brussels, Belgium. Securing a European production base would allow NIO to avoid a 20% import tariff. The Brussels plant is home to the Q8 e-tron, a model Audi is looking to discontinue sooner rather than later due to slow sales. Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's factory in Brussels, Belgium, to avoid current import tariffs on electric vehicles entering the European Union and the United Kingdom from China. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to a report brussels timesExecutives from the Shanghai-based company recently toured the factory where the Q8 e-tron is made as they prepare to bid for Volkswagen Group executives to meet a Sept. 23 deadline. Related: Audi wants to stop production of Q8 E-Tron, may close Brussels plant The European Union closed an investigation into Chinese state aid…
Common mistakes in Dubai exhibitions and how to avoid them
Dubai exhibition common mistakes and avoidance methods experts help you succeed Exhibiting in Dubai? Don’t let common mistakes ruin your chances of success. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the most common mistakes exhibitors make and provide actionable advice on how to avoid them. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n0wX17OkMI[/embed] Learn how to conduct effective market research, follow up with potential customers, design an appealing booth, and more. Whether you're exhibiting for the first time or looking to refine your strategy, this presentation provides valuable insights to help you succeed. Agenda: Introduction: Common exhibition mistakes Importance of exhibitions in Dubai Mistake #1 – Lack of Market Research Mistake #2 – Poor follow-up Mistake 3 – Overly Aggressive Sales Tactics Other tips: Neglecting planning leads to unsightly booth design, cutting costs in the wrong places, and working with a professional exhibition company
“Don’t let this happen to you!” BIS updates “How to avoid”
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) has updated its “Don’t Let This Happen to You” document, which is described as a “compilation of cases highlighting BIS’s criminal and administrative enforcement efforts.” The guide is valuable to trade compliance professionals. According to BIS, “The updated version includes new enforcement cases involving voluntary disclosures by academic institutions, violations of antiboycott regulations, gun shows… Continue reading Subscription Features Export Compliance Manager Addressing the issues and challenges that keep trade compliance professionals up at night…providing insights and solutions. Export Compliance Manager Sharing the expertise of experienced professionals, readers can master the best practices in trade compliance and help achieve real business advantages. Export Compliance Manager Commending trade compliance professionals for the valuable contributions they make to their companies, their communities and international security. Subscribe Login The article “Don’t Let This Happen to You!” BIS Updates “How to Avoid” Guide appeared first on Export Compliance Manager.
Avoid these common event advertising mistakes and check out
As you build and grow your event planning business, you’ll probably make some marketing and advertising mistakes. Maybe you chose the wrong platform to promote your event, or you overlooked a typo on your party invitation. Making mistakes when promoting your events and services is inevitable. However, it helps to catch and correct the mistakes early on. Learning from them means avoiding similar missteps in the future. To help, we’ll share some common advertising mistakes that event planners sometimes make when it comes to event marketing and business promotion. Learn from them and get more results. Ignoring market trends Similar to other industries, Event Planning Industry Trends Trends come and go. Event planners who don't stay on top of trends will find themselves out of favor with their target market. Advertising services that are out of sync with current event trends can make your brand or event look outdated or stale. If your business is stuck on increasingly older trends,…
Episode 015 – 7 Pitfalls to Avoid That Could Ruin Your Investment Returns
Episode 015 - 7 Traps to Avoid That Can Destroy Your Results and ROI ********* Proudly introducing our new sponsors – Audiobooks! This episode is brought to you by Audible! Audible offers free audiobooks to Trade Show U listeners With a 30-day trial membership! Just go to audibletrial.com/TradeShowU ********* Here are the top 7 pitfalls to avoid at a trade show. These aren't mistakes -- pitfalls are things and situations you can get yourself into if you're not careful. These things may not even seem like a problem at the time. Pitfalls to avoid at trade shows: Trap #1 – Don’t compare your booth to other booths. — It’s easy to look at other booths and think they’re doing better than you. This can put you in a bad mood from the start and hurt your chances of success. — But at that point, you couldn’t do anything about the presentation, the lighting, the literature, the giveaways — nothing. —…
Episode 030 – Sponsorship Done Right! What to Do and What to Avoid
Episode 030 – Sponsorship – What to do and what to avoid *** Sign up for the Trade Show U Weekly Newsletter to get special weekly pro tips that will make a difference in your business, be able to hear episodes before everyone else, and get notified about new tools, giveaways, and challenges! Go to www.TradeShowU.biz, scroll down the home page and enter your name and email! It's that easy!!*** Let’s dive into today’s topic: sponsorship done right! Before I start talking about the various types of sponsorship, you need to understand Why You want to invest in sponsoring an exhibition. How will your company benefit? What is your goal? Sponsorship opportunities range from cheap to expensive, but most sponsorships are usually quite expensive, relatively speaking. In fact, you may spend more on sponsorship than you do on your booth! So before choosing a sponsorship type, you need to figure out why. There are three main reasons why you should…
Episode 032 – Trade Show Scams and How to Avoid Them
Trade show exhibitors are targeted by scammers every day! If you are an exhibitor, know that you are a top target for scammers! In this episode, I discuss some common trade show scams and how to avoid them. Hotel Room Reservations Email List Sales Philanthropy
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