Operations Management


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    Trump tariffs

    Trump tweaks Canada tariffs, removing certain goods while adding others

    Plywood and certain packaging materials are among the products that will no longer face the 50% tariff, effective Oct. 30. 

    By • Oct. 23, 2026
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    Levi’s distribution network transition saga continues to drag

    Due to a facility fire during Q3 and the complexity of its SKU mix, the retailer doesn't expect to see benefits from its overhaul until 2027.

    By • Oct. 23, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Napa Auto Parts revs up fulfillment efficiency with automation

    Alongside Hy-Tek Intralogistics and Hai Robotics, the retailer aims to maximize warehouse storage density and improve order accuracy.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Trump’s 50% Canada tariffs challenged in court

    A lawsuit filed Tuesday with the Court of International Trade alleges the president exceeded his power in using a 96-year-old statute to impose tariffs.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
  • Chocolate maker signs $6.6M sale-leaseback deal for warehouse site

    The deal for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Colorado facility, which also houses production operations and the company's headquarters, aims to cut existing debt.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Modelo, Pacifico maker stabilizes beer inventory following undersupply

    Constellation Brands had overcorrected supply to match weaker-than-expected consumer demand, particularly among Hispanic consumers.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Cutter & Buck eyes fulfillment boost with second automated distribution center

    The apparel brand’s new site in Grand Prairie, Texas, features over 50,000 storage bins and is equipped to process more than 1,200 bins per hour.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Unlocking the autonomous supply chain: Why execution data has to feed the plan

    Ditch the war room. Build a supply chain that learns and adapts autonomously.

    By Michelle Rivera • Oct. 19, 2026
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    From library to logistics: Cathy Morrow Roberson shares career insights

    “There are so many more opportunities today than there were when I started my business," the managing director of Logistics Trends & Insights told Supply Chain Dive.

    By • Oct. 16, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    5 trends defining consumer electronics supply chains

    Fighting the memory supply crisis is front and center, pushing companies to refine planning practices and rethink product mix and logistics tactics.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    Unilever puts business results first in factory digital twin rollout

    As it expands digital twins to 40 sites worldwide, the consumer goods manufacturer is prioritizing measurable gains, repeatable processes and workforce training.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    Best Buy pilots battery-powered vehicles at California distribution sites

    The retailer deployed electric yard switchers as part of its efforts to curb emissions and will gauge future deployment potential across its supply chain.

    By • Oct. 14, 2026
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    Bed Bath & Beyond parent company taps AI to unify forecasting, replenishment

    Neighborhood Intelligence is using Relex Solutions to reduce supply chain complexity across its brand portfolio, which includes The Container Store and Kirkland’s.

    By • Oct. 13, 2026
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    Walmart opens ‘next-gen’ California facility to boost West Coast fulfillment

    The 900,000-square-foot site is equipped with an automated storage and retrieval system to help increase order capacity to enable faster shipping.

    By • Oct. 12, 2026
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    BD strikes supply chain pact with Trump administration

    BD plans to increase U.S. production of essential medical consumables in exchange for relief from future tariffs on its products.

    By Susan Kelly • Oct. 12, 2026
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    These ‘4 pillars’ are critical for successful automation

    “People, processes, data and systems” are essential elements of any automation strategy, Sven Diedrich, head of digital transformation and business solutions at Pinaxis, said at IMTS in Chicago.

    By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Federal court clears way for class-action suit against IEEPA tariffs

    By certifying a class of importers this week, the Court of International Trade seeks to ensure all businesses that paid the illegal levies receive reimbursements.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Molson Coors taps chief supply chain officer for Americas

    Matthew Hook will step into the role on Oct. 12 with a mandate of continuing to modernize operations and boost service levels.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
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    Tractor Supply opens Idaho distribution center with automation, dedicated AI team

    The retailer's site in Nampa will distribute inventory to 123 stores and includes a group that aims to "apply practical artificial intelligence to operational needs."

    By • Oct. 7, 2026
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    Why one brand adopted Amazon’s growing inventory replenishment service

    Moralve is using Amazon Global Warehousing and Distribution for more effective product allocation in markets beyond the U.S., its CEO said.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026
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    Top supply chain conferences of 2027

    Next year’s trade shows will spotlight artificial intelligence and technology insights, sustainability strategies, and how to navigate trade and logistics risks.

    By • Updated Oct. 12, 2026
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    Supply chain resilience starts before disruption: Why collaboration and visibility matter

    Stronger supplier intelligence helps manufacturers identify risk and respond faster to disruption.

    Oct. 5, 2026
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    Puma taps Maersk to manage North America distribution network

    Under the agreement, other Maersk customers will gain access to capacity at a Puma distribution center in California next year.

    By • Oct. 2, 2026
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    AutoZone hones in on domestic distribution network

    The auto parts retailer opened 16 mega hubs this quarter and 39 this year in total as it advances its inventory replenishment strategy.

    By • Oct. 2, 2026
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    Manufacturing expands in September, but uncertainty weighs on sentiment

    Although the sector remained in expansion, "not being able to rely on a steady economic policy" is worrying manufacturers, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

    By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 1, 2026