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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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 Antone Gonsalves • July 10, 2025 -
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 Philip Neuffer • July 10, 2025 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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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 Antone Gonsalves • July 9, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025 -
Sponsored by Thomas
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 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2025 -
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 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • July 1, 2025 -
‘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 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • June 26, 2025 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • 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 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • June 23, 2025 -
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 Larry Avila • June 23, 2025 -
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 -
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 Kate Magill • June 20, 2025 -
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 Philip Neuffer • June 20, 2025 -
Retrieved from Nintendo on June 09, 2025Deep 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 Philip Neuffer • June 18, 2025 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • June 17, 2025 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • June 17, 2025 -
The right tools bring structure to supply chain decarbonization efforts. Bernd Dittrich via Unsplash.
Sponsored by CnerGWhy 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 -
US steel tariffs now include refrigerators, dishwashers
The steel and aluminum content of several household appliances will be subject to 50% duties starting June 23.
By Robert Freedman , Philip Neuffer • June 16, 2025 -
Campbell’s turns to suppliers to help ease tariff costs
The global food conglomerate's strategy also includes alternative sourcing, product cost optimization and, possibly, higher prices.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 13, 2025 -
HP responds quickly to tariff shock
The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 12, 2025 -
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Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather
The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.
By Lara Ewen • June 12, 2025