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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    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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    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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    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
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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

    Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% 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