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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    US releases 2025 list of critical minerals, featuring 10 additions

    The report lists 60 essential minerals, including rare earths, that would impose the highest cost to the U.S. economy if supplies were disrupted.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    The 2026 economic drivers for manufacturing

    With money being saved through tax incentives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the funds will provide manufacturers with opportunities to invest in areas such as AI, said Jennifer Clement, CLA’s client relationship leader.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Inventory Management

    Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain

    The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Stanley Black & Decker leans on supply chain to hit financial goals

    The world’s largest toolmaker plans to reduce its U.S. supply sourced from China from roughly 15% in 2024 to less than 5% by the end of 2026.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers

    The closures mark the food and beverage giant’s latest efforts to align production with slowing sales volumes and changing consumer preferences.

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Nestlé leaves climate alliance focused on reducing dairy methane emissions

    The Lean Cuisine maker, which cut greenhouse gas emissions by 21% between 2018 and 2024, said it remains committed to reducing them throughout its supply chain.  

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 10, 2025
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    How warehouses are powering the next chapter of U.S. manufacturing

    How data, robotics and AI are turning warehouses into strategic engines in U.S. manufacturing.

    By Todd Boone • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Hasbro, Mattel signal retail orders to bounce back for the holidays

    The companies are expecting a strong finish to the year after delays in purchasing weighed on company revenues. Hasbro is also leveraging its U.S. operations and moving away from China.

    By Nathan Owens • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Keurig Dr Pepper eyes $200M in supply chain savings from spinoff

    The beverage giant is carving out its coffee business, which will focus on sourcing resiliency, manufacturing consolidation and logistics optimization.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Conagra ramps production after supply setbacks

    The food maker prioritized rebuilding store inventory in product categories affected by shortages in the last fiscal year.

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    Danone can’t make enough high-protein yogurt to meet US demand

    The Oikos and Activia maker said supply constraints have forced the company to make “trade-offs” within its innovation strategy.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 5, 2025
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    US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI

    Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to raise concerns and weigh on manufacturers across industries.

    By Nathan Owens • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Can manufacturing make a comeback in the US?

    While certain production can be brought Stateside, the U.S. still faces domestic labor and factory infrastructure hurdles, per Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute.

    By • Oct. 31, 2025
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    US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply

    Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Whirlpool forecasts $225M tariff dent despite domestic manufacturing

    Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer said during a recent earnings call that competitors flooded the market with low-cost inventory before tariffs took effect, but anticipates the market turning in the company’s favor.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Mazda, Nippon Steel partner on CX-5 body design, production

    The co-creation effort also aims to enhance the procurement process by selecting a Nippon manufacturing plant near Mazda's assembly facility.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Scotts Miracle-Gro taps machine learning to solve inventory glut

    Data analytics and predictive modeling have helped the company cut inventory levels in half in the last two years, President and COO Nate Baxter said.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Mattel feels tariff crunch as holidays near

    To mitigate levies, retailers are making more frequent but smaller orders while pushing the importation and warehousing of goods onto the toy maker.

    By Daphne Howland , • Oct. 28, 2025
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    McCormick ups tariff impact to $70M before mitigation efforts

    The spice giant is trying to offset tariff costs through productivity savings, alternative sourcing and higher prices.

    By • Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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    Levi’s updates strategy to cut freshwater use across supply chain, reduce climate impact

    The denim manufacturer has a new goal to reduce its freshwater use by 15% across its garment manufacturing supply chain and processing facilities by 2030.

    By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Mastering supply chain uncertainty: 9 strategies every manufacturer needs to know

    Turn uncertainty into opportunity with these 9 supply chain tactics.

    Oct. 27, 2025
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    Ford faces up to $2B quarterly hit from Novelis plant fire

    The automaker is preparing to boost production of its F-Series trucks with its aluminum supplier coming back online sooner than expected. 

    By • Oct. 24, 2025
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    US, Australia sign framework for critical mineral supply chain

    The two countries agreed to the multibillion-dollar initiative as China tightens export controls for essential minerals.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs

    As costs rise, companies have explored their options to shrink dimensions or change materials altogether.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Levi’s nears completion of warehouse network transition

    The jeans maker will cease simultaneously operating owned distribution centers by early next year as it continues a strategic shift to leasing more facilities.

    By • Updated Nov. 4, 2025