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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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," according to VP of Engineering James Hawkins.
By Larry Avila • June 23, 2025 -
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How digital collaboration builds resilient supply chains in high-tech manufacturing
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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 -
GM is investing $4B in three plants to boost domestic production
The automaker says the investments will provide it with the capacity to build 2 million vehicles a year in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • June 11, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’
The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • June 11, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
Trump’s tariffs can stay while appeal weighed, court rules
Oral arguments are tentatively set for July 31 in the case, which is centered around the president’s authority to impose sweeping duties.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 11, 2025 -
J&J may take a softer tariff hit after US-China pause, CFO says
Joseph Wolk said the company’s tariff estimate is a “moving target” as U.S. trade talks and Section 232 investigations continue.
By Susan Kelly • June 9, 2025 -
Lucid signs US graphite supply deal for EV batteries
The agreement with Graphite One builds on a 2024 pact between the two companies and is expected to begin providing EV battery materials to the carmaker in 2028.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated June 6, 2025 -
White House extends exclusions for Section 301 China tariffs
Exemptions to the duties installed during previous administrations will remain until Aug. 31, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced last week.
By Philip Neuffer • June 5, 2025 -
Human rights abuse documented in global leather supply chain
A new report from the Fair Labor Association uncovered violations including child labor and discrimination while offering solutions on how to adopt better traceability standards.
By Howard Ruben • June 4, 2025 -
Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain
The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2025 -
Manufacturing continues to stall as the industry grapples with tariff uncertainty: PMI
While production rose slightly, inventory backlogs dwindled as companies worked through stock pulled forward ahead of tariffs earlier this year.
By Kate Magill • June 2, 2025 -
Asics stops kangaroo skin usage, following Adidas
The Japan-based athleticwear company plans to end its use of k-leather by the end of 2025.
By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
The president announced the tariff hikes while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.
By Sara Samora • Updated June 3, 2025 -
Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply
The facility would recycle metalloid antimony to boost U.S. battery production.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 30, 2025