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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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 • July 10, 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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Warehouse automation
Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Toyota North America adjusts supply chain, manufacturing leadership
Changes include expanded roles for Group VP of Supply Chain Kevin Austin and Group VP of Vehicle Supply Chain Kensuke Morita.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 29, 2026 -
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JM Smucker eyes margin boost with lower green coffee commodity costs
The Folgers coffee maker introduced temporary price reductions due to the lower input costs, but stopped short of permanent cuts.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 25, 2026 -
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Manufacturing grows at fastest rate since 2021 amid big job cuts
S&P Global flagged “an ongoing bifurcation of the economy, with sluggish service sector growth contrasting with an increasingly solid manufacturing expansion.”
By Jim Tyson • June 25, 2026 -
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J&J commits $1B to expand contact lens production in Florida
The investment will add J&J’s manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities to meet growing demand for its contact lenses.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 24, 2026 -
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How low T-shirt pricing impacts supplier labor conditions
Despite inflation, reduced costs for the apparel staple spur negative consequences for workers’ wages and safety, per nonprofits Clean Clothes Campaign and Public Eye.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 23, 2026 -
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Manufacturers balance costs, inventory amid uncertain rate environment
As companies watch to see if the Federal Reserve may change its posture on interest rates later in the year, and ripple effects from the Middle East continue, they’re getting more comfortable navigating the complexity.
By Keesa Schreane • June 23, 2026 -
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Steel, aluminum makers face records gauntlet for new US tariff exemptions
Canada and Mexico manufacturers must commit to verifiable U.S. capacity expansion and maintain meticulous, traceable records to qualify for reduced Section 232 tariffs.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 23, 2026 -
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Kraft Heinz merges procurement and supply chain units
The company named Janelle Aydin global chief procurement and supply chain officer, effective July 1, as it reorganizes its global operational model.
By Phil Neuffer • June 23, 2026
