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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Campbell’s to shutter Cape Cod potato chip plant
The company plans to shift production at the Massachusetts site, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, to other facilities to boost efficiency.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2026 -
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Levi’s warehouse network transition hits snag
The clothing maker said a shift away from an owned distribution center to a third-party run facility has taken longer than expected.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 12, 2026 -
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TrendlineSupply Chain Technology Adoption
Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.
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JM Smucker overhauls supply chain leadership
The Milkbone maker named Rob Ferguson its new chief product supply officer after eliminating the COO role and announcing the retirement of several other supply chain executives.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2026 -
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US, trading partners forge pacts to lock in critical minerals
The EU, Japan and Mexico pledged to cooperate with the U.S. on mining, processing and stockpiling minerals essential to the countries’ industries and economies.
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Eli Lilly plans $3.5B weight-loss drug factory
The Pennsylvania facility, part of a larger initiative to boost U.S. operations, will help the company meet increasing demand, according to CEO David Ricks.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Trump launches $12B critical mineral reserve to curb foreign reliance
The federal initiative will build the stockpile with government-backed financing and private partners to protect key U.S. industries from supply shocks.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Deere to open two facilities in $20B US manufacturing drive
The projects include a $125 million distribution center and a factory that will bring manufacturing from Japan to the U.S.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Manufacturing sector expands in January, reaching highest point in four years: PMI
Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Q&APepsiCo exec: Mentorship, development pave supply chain career paths
Industry leaders play a critical role in removing barriers and encouraging inclusivity, according to SVP of Field Supply Chain Darcy Arata.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026
Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.
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McCormick tackles $50M tariff hit through pricing, other measures
The spice maker will stick with its 2025 playbook to mitigate tariff impacts this year, including alternative sourcing and other supply chain initiatives.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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Chipmakers have mixed reactions to Trump’s phase-one tariffs
Nvidia supported Trump’s plan to implement 25% duties on certain AI chips, while others remain quiet.
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WD-40 eyes distribution center optimization to cut delivery costs
The household products company said structural changes to its network won’t have a major impact on capital expenses because the facilities are outsourced to 3PLs.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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Deep DiveSupply chain shortages: What’s at risk in 2026?
Procurement teams will be tested by constraints touching critical minerals, memory chips, beef and other supplies throughout the year.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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GM’s Buick Envision production shifting from China to US in 2028
Onshoring production is designed in part to mitigate tariffs driving up the price of the compact SUV.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 26, 2026 -
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Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026
TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.
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PepsiCo uses digital twins to trial plant changes
The multiyear pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates physics-accurate 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, with plans to eventually expand globally.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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OpenAI seeks US suppliers for AI supply chain
The AI giant launched an RFP seeking domestic suppliers to build out AI hardware, robotics components and data center capacity.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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Canada to reduce tariffs on China EVs
The lower levies are part of a broader trade pact that Canada says will drive investment in electric vehicle supply chains, protect jobs and bolster agricultural exports to China.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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Birkenstock warns tariffs will hurt more in 2026
The footwear maker expects selective price hikes, supply chain efficiencies and growth in the Asia-Pacific region to soften the impact.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%
The limit would apply to both reciprocal and sector-specific duties, per the Commerce Department, although the implementation timeline remains unclear.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors
The levies, effective Jan. 15, do not cover products used for data centers and consumer applications, per a proclamation signed Wednesday.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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J&J adds 2 US manufacturing plants to investment plans
The pharmaceutical giant said it will build production facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as part of its broader $55 billion investment commitment.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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AI, tech expand career options for women in supply chain
Emerging technologies require new processes and operating models, creating a “huge opportunity” for women in the sector, says Berenice Vettore, global chief quality officer at The Estée Lauder Cos.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2026 -
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Tyson agrees to $82.5M settlement in beef price-fixing lawsuit
Meat giants have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims that they artificially raised prices for years.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 9, 2026
