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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‘Always-on’ supply chains are becoming the norm, experts say
Manufacturers and retailers that moved early on their digital transformations and automation strategies are starting to reap the benefits, experts said at Supply Chain Dive’s outlook event.
By Nathan Owens • July 16, 2026 -
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Renfro broadens AI tools for tighter supply chain compliance
The sock and legwear maker plans to expand its use of Inspectorio products to better manage regulatory needs and measure supplier performance.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 16, 2026 -
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Warehouse automation
Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.
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Levi’s builds toward unified ERP system by mid-2027
The apparel brand recently migrated its Asia and Beyond Yoga business operations to a single platform that it first rolled out in North America.
By Phil Neuffer • July 16, 2026 -
Osprey brand owner says high supply chain costs are outpacing IEEPA tariff refunds
Helen of Troy CFO Brian Grass said there has not been a reliable pattern to the reimbursements, making it difficult to plan investments and offset supply disruptions.
By Phil Neuffer • July 15, 2026 -
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Marzetti taps Schwan supply chain head for CSCO
Mark Carter will oversee the speciality food maker's continued efforts to simplify its network and improve productivity.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 14, 2026 -
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PepsiCo improves sustainable sourcing, delays emissions reporting
The company reported a four percentage point increase in sustainably sourced ingredients in 2025 but will release Scope 3 emissions metrics later this summer.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated July 14, 2026 -
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Mars to close Nature’s Bakery plant, lay off 345 workers
The closure comes a year after the brand opened a new $237 million production facility to keep up with demand.
By Laurel Deppen • July 14, 2026 -
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General Mills plans supply chain revamp as part of $3B cost-cutting effort
The upgrade is critical because the consumer packaged goods company’s current network was built for a lower-volume era, executives said.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 13, 2026 -
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Tariff exemptions: Ford, Nestlé and others seek relief from proposed levies
Companies are urging the Trump administration to protect additional imports from potential Section 301 levies due to a lack of domestic availability.
By Phil Neuffer , Max Garland • Updated July 13, 2026 -
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Trump chooses trade talks over tariffs after aircraft probe
Cabinet officials will report to the president within six months about trade negotiations to address imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts.
By Phil Neuffer • July 10, 2026 -
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Ford, GM sign memory supply agreements with Micron
The deals will strengthen the automakers’ sources of supply for memory and storage in next-generation vehicles.
By Phil Neuffer • July 9, 2026 -
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Scotts Miracle-Gro widens tech partnership for supply chain AI
The lawn and garden care brand’s broader use of Kinaxis technology aims to unify planning, decision-making and execution into a single platform.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 9, 2026 -
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Toyota plans Tacoma production in Texas with $3.6B expansion
The automaker won’t yet say what portion of U.S.-bound Tacoma production will shift from Mexico after expanding the San Antonio factory.
By Bengt Halvorson • July 9, 2026 -
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Apple turns to Broadcom for custom chips
The roughly $30 billion agreement is expected to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips through 2031.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 8, 2026 -
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EV transition challenges auto supply chain resilience, Moody’s says
Legacy automakers have the added complexity of having to run different supply chains for internal combustion engine, hybrid and EV powertrains.
By Paul Myles • July 7, 2026 -
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USMCA: Retail, manufacturing and apparel groups call for preservation
Trade groups backed the pact’s annual review but stressed its importance to North America supply chains.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 7, 2026 -
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Cobots become simpler, smarter with AI
Collaborative robots have taken off in recent years as artificial intelligence makes them useful for a wider variety of applications.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 7, 2026 -
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La-Z-Boy advances cost-cutting distribution revamp
The furniture maker expects to nearly complete two centralized hubs this year as part of a multiyear distribution overhaul.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 6, 2026 -
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Kenvue surpasses 2025 plastic reduction target, falls short on recyclability
The Listerine, Nicorette and Zyrtec parent company detailed transitions from plastic to fiber packaging in its 2025 sustainability report.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 6, 2026 -
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McCormick gets $28M tariff refund as Iran war raises costs
The spice and ingredients maker plans to use the returned funds to help mitigate higher logistics and material costs tied to the conflict.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2026 -
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Digital twins, software maturity lead manufacturing automation trends
AI-powered simulation and other types of robotics technologies are becoming more powerful and cost-effective, per speakers at the Automate conference.
By Nathan Owens , Katie Pyzyk • July 2, 2026 -
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US manufacturing expands again in June, but at slower rate than in May
The overall economy grew for the 20th month in a row, but the Iran war and price volatility are still major concerns for manufacturers.
By Jeff Kinney • July 1, 2026 -
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Coca-Cola to close Massachusetts bottling plant
The beverage giant will lay off 175 workers as part of the closure, which has been planned for several years.
By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2026 -
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GM invests $275M in Tennessee plant
The Spring Hill plant will produce more truck models as part of the company’s approximately $9 billion U.S. manufacturing footprint expansion.
By Eric Walz • June 30, 2026 -
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Lovesac on track with tariff-driven onshoring effort
The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start U.S. production of its Sactionals line this summer, CEO and Director Shawn Nelson said.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 30, 2026
