Manufacturing

Manufacturing sector news can be a leading indicator for supply chain managers looking for information about supplier capacity, production challenges, inventory tactics, and other operations trends. Are you a manufacturing executive looking for further coverage of the sector? See our sister publication manufacturingdive.com.

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    USITC probes USMCA auto rules’ impact on industry competitiveness

    The new study will assess how the major trade pact shapes auto supply chains, technology shifts and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing.

    By • March 12, 2026
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    Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity

    The Section 301 investigation covers several countries, including China and Mexico, alleging their production rates are “untethered” from domestic and global demand.

    By • March 12, 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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    Intel has manufacturing capacity issues. They may take years to fix.

    The company redirected some of its chips production to meet surging server demand, but analysts say it's missing out on emerging AI-driven trends.

    By Nathan Owens • March 11, 2026
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    General Mills taps interim CSCO for top supply chain post

    Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.

    By • March 10, 2026
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    Campbell’s promotes supply chain head Cassandra Green to CSCO

    Green steps into a top leadership role focused on logistics and planning, procurement, manufacturing and food safety and quality.

    By • March 10, 2026
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    Manufacturers’ biggest challenge in adopting AI is preparing their systems for it, expert says

    Companies that can adapt their physical environment and workflows are set to benefit the most from the technology.

    By Nathan Owens • March 9, 2026
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    Can reshoring and onshoring deliver manufacturing sustainability benefits?

    Manufacturers may be weighing tariff costs, but they’re also assessing whether domestic production investments can help achieve supply chain resilience, procurement and labor goals.

    By Keesa Schreane • March 6, 2026
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    Honda limits tariff impact via logistics, procurement tweaks

    The automaker is also tackling supply gaps, but warns China rare earth supplies are emerging as a new risk.

    By • March 5, 2026
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    Prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Middle East conflict escalates: PMI

    U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the second month in a row, driven by new orders and backlog growth, as tariffs and rising oil prices inject uncertainty.

    By Nathan Owens • March 2, 2026
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    ‘It’s not just all the big companies’: Warehouse robotics use expands

    As-a-service models and success stories from peers are pushing SMEs to invest in automation technology within their supply chains alongside giants like Walmart and Amazon.

    By S.L. Fuller • March 2, 2026
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    Whirlpool to lay off over 300 at Iowa plant as Machinists try to save jobs

    The appliance manufacturer also plans to implement a second wave of job cuts at the Amana facility in the second quarter and move production to its operations in Mexico.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    Apple to produce Mac mini computers in US for the first time

    The move would double the iPhone maker’s manufacturing footprint in Houston, where it also plans to expand production of its servers.

    By Nathan Owens • Feb. 27, 2026
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    Newell Brands leans on tariff playbook again in 2026

    The Yankee Candle parent company is doubling down on strategies like sourcing shifts and automation to navigate a tariff impact of $130 million in 2026.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    Applied Materials to pay $252.5M to settle export violations

    The semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker’s penalty is the second-highest the Bureau of Industry and Security ever imposed.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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    Hormel taps Hershey veteran as chief supply chain officer

    Will Bonifant will oversee the branded food company’s global supply chain, including manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, effective March 9.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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    Manufacturers look for certainty following Supreme Court’s tariff decision

    Industry organizations stressed the need for a more targeted approach to tariffs as the president leverages other authorities to conduct his trade agenda.

    By Nathan Owens • Feb. 24, 2026
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    REI, Arlon Graphics lean on agility, trusted partners in supply shocks

    Tight ties with finance and IT are also critical to riding out supply chain disruptions, company executives said.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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    Stellantis names former GM exec to lead purchasing and supplier quality for North America

    Marcelo Conti spent the past 11 years at General Motors, most recently as the automaker’s head of purchasing for interior, exterior and thermal products.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    4 fashion supply chain trends to watch in 2026

    As trade uncertainty continues to strain sourcing, companies will lean on cost-management strategies and AI-fueled efficiencies.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant

    The facility, which will also produce packaged meats, will replace a more than 100-year-old plant in South Dakota and provide “significant efficiency gains.”

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Revlon appoints COO to run global supply chain

    Mario Rivera is tasked with driving an end-to-end supply chain transformation for the cosmetics maker after stints at CVS Health and Target.

    By • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford

    Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.

    By • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers

    The proposed increase from 55% calls for nearly all charger materials, including iron and steel, to be made in the U.S. to receive federal funding.

    By Nathan Owens • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Campbell’s to shutter Cape Cod potato chip plant

    The company plans to shift production at the Massachusetts site, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, to other facilities to boost efficiency.

    By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2026
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    Levi’s warehouse network transition hits snag

    The clothing maker said a shift away from an owned distribution center to a third-party run facility has taken longer than expected.

    By • Feb. 12, 2026