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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    Ocean cargo volumes to rebound in July: NRF port tracker

    Volumes at U.S. ports are expected to increase by 2% to 2.36 million TEUs during the month following a delay of country-specific tariffs.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Apple, MP Materials sign $500M magnet supply deal

    The two companies will also partner to recycle rare earth materials for use in the electronic giant's products.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    La-Z-Boy overhauling distribution network to cut costs

    The furniture maker expects to reduce warehouse and inventory costs while optimizing home delivery through the initiative.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Tariffs shake up global spice market

    The Trump administration's trade policy stands to raise prices for vanilla, cinnamon and dozens of other flavoring ingredients used in food manufacturing. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • July 15, 2025
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    Apple promotes a ‘central architect’ of its supply chain to COO

    Sabih Khan has overseen planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and product fulfillment for the company as SVP of operations for the last six years.

    By • July 10, 2025
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    US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1

    President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.

    By • July 10, 2025
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    Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ wins industry praise

    Retail, manufacturing and logistics organizations commended the bill’s tax cuts, lower depreciation rates and the end of the de minimis exemption.

    By • July 9, 2025
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    Mars pursues end-to-end traceability across seafood supply chain

    The consumer packaged goods company is partnering with traceability platform Wholechain to better capture sourcing data for its pet food ingredients.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Carrying forward nearly 130 years of American manufacturing excellence

    Revitalizing “Made in America”: Thomas honors a 130‑year legacy, empowering U.S. manufacturers for the future.

    By Rachel Zepernick, General Manager - Thomas • July 7, 2025
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    Nike fights $1B tariff hit with sourcing shifts, price hikes

    The sneaker giant has a four-pronged approach to mitigating tariffs that it will implement throughout fiscal 2026.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

    Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

    By Nathan Owens • July 1, 2025
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    Premium Guard opens distribution hub in West Virginia

    The auto parts maker’s 377,000-square-foot facility is expected to bolster the company’s North American logistics network for faster customer deliveries.

    By • July 1, 2025
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    ‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

    Fashion companies should embrace electrification powered by renewable energy to more effectively cut emissions in apparel supply chains, per NewClimate Institute.

    By Lauren Schenkman • July 1, 2025
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    JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

    The food and beverage company faces import fee exposure in direct materials, product exports and capital items used in manufacturing. 

    By • June 26, 2025
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    Standard Motor Products opens new Kansas distribution center

    The Shawnee facility will boost turnaround times for fast-moving products, per the aftermarket auto parts supplier, which also plans to close a nearby site.

    By • June 26, 2025
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    Cargill invests $90M to automate Colorado beef plant

    The technology will help preserve more meat per cow as the U.S. experiences a significant cattle shortage.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2025
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    Clorox to replace 25-year-old tech with new ERP

    The household products manufacturer is building inventory at its retailers as a buffer while it transitions its system.

    By • June 23, 2025
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    Lucid’s strategy to strengthen supply chain means using fewer parts

    "Doing more with less is at the heart of sustainability and at the heart of resilience," VP of Engineering James Hawkins said.

    By • June 23, 2025
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    Sponsored by Arena

    How digital collaboration builds resilient supply chains in high-tech manufacturing

    Explore how digital collaboration enhances supply chain agility and resilience in high tech.

    By George Lewis • June 23, 2025
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    Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover

    Through the deal, under which President Donald Trump has approval over facility closures, Nippon aims to circumvent tariffs with a stronger U.S. foothold.

    By • June 20, 2025
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    Canada threatens further tariffs on US steel, aluminum

    The exact new rate will depend on progress made towards a tariff deal with the Trump administration as of July 21.

    By • June 20, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Nintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.

    The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    Tariffs, manufacturing weakness expected to further drag down truckload demand

    Carriers will "be playing catch-up for the rest of the year,” one analyst predicted.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    P&G aims for resiliency with supply chain redesign

    The initiative, which will include right-sizing production and discontinuing some brands, is expected to yield $1.5 billion in annual savings.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    The right tools bring structure to supply chain decarbonization efforts. Bernd Dittrich via Unsplash.

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    Why supply chain emissions remain disconnected from climate goals

    Fragmented data, limited tools and low alignment are slowing supply chain decarbonization.

    By Mingi Lim (Head of Platform Services, CnerG) and Kate Roh (Head of Global Markets, CnerG) • June 16, 2025