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, 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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    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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    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 • Oct. 23, 2025
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    New Balance expands distribution network into the West

    The sneaker maker opened a distribution center in Salt Lake City this month that will eventually handle all West Coast inbound and outbound volume.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Nestlé cutting 4K jobs in supply chain, manufacturing

    The layoffs will be part of a larger staffing overhaul as the Lean Cuisine maker looks to slash 6% of its workforce and drive $3.8 billion in savings.

    By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2025
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    US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

    A 25% duty on trucks and 10% levy on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

    By , • Oct. 18, 2025
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    Whirlpool to invest $300M in Ohio plants

    The funds will go toward facilities that produce washing machines and dryers for the company, which makes about 80% of appliances it sells in the U.S. domestically.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion

    The investment comes as the food giant aims for the 2026 closure of an Indianapolis facility that produced goods for the Twinkies-making brand.

    By Christopher Doering • Oct. 15, 2025
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    To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review

    While some companies are using regional supply chains or leaning on tariff exemptions by maximizing compliance, others are frozen in place.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

    Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Novelis faces extended production disruption after fire, impacting auto supply chain

    The major aluminum sheet maker will keep the hot mill in its Oswego, New York, plant closed until early 2026.

    By • Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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    Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

    Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

    By • Updated Oct. 8, 2025
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    Tariffs aren’t swaying fashion brands toward domestic sourcing

    Ongoing U.S. trade policy uncertainty and the need for significant production investments present industry hurdles, per a 2025 fashion benchmarking study.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1

    The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.

    By , • Oct. 6, 2025
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    American Eagle eyes 60% cut in tariff costs from mitigation measures

    By early 2026, the retailer plans to slash duty costs from $180 million to $70 million through higher prices and transportation optimization.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Anheuser-Busch invests $7.4M to expand Michelob Ultra production

    The beer giant is expanding its Los Angeles brewery as part of a company-wide initiative to upgrade U.S. manufacturing operations.

    By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Hormel Foods further optimizes manufacturing footprint

    The company reported the partial closure of a production facility as part of its Transform and Modernize initiative.

    By • Updated Oct. 3, 2025
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    Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026

    Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges. 

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring

    The food giant plans to shutter two pet food facilities and a pizza crust plant as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.

    By Christopher Doering • Oct. 2, 2025
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    ‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

    In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for the industry.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct. 14

    An executive order from President Donald Trump installs a 25% tariff on couch, sofa, chair and kitchen cabinet imports and a 10% duty on timber and lumber.

    By • Sept. 30, 2025
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    Lilly to build $6.5B Houston factory for its first obesity pill

    The pharmaceutical giant is also planning a $5 billion manufacturing site in Virginia, with two more U.S. facilities expected to be announced later this year. 

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 29, 2025
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    Tariff front-loading buoyed manufacturing in H1, but costs are ahead: OECD

    “The impacts of higher tariff rates are yet to be fully felt in the US economy,” according to a report from OECD, a global policy forum. 

    By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Campbell’s says tariff mitigation strategies can only go so far

    Limited domestic tinplate capacity makes it difficult to source materials for canned goods in the face of steel and aluminum tariffs, according to executives.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    US opens investigation into medical equipment, device imports

    As part of the Section 232 probe, the Trump administration will weigh the need for tariffs on goods such as surgical masks, blood glucose monitors and wheelchairs.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025