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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Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs
The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring in-house more manufacturing and packaging to "save quite a bit of money," EVP, COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 19, 2026 -
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US and China to establish trade board, tout agriculture commitments
The two countries will use the board to manage bilateral trade for certain goods, and they also aim to resolve some non-tariff barriers in agriculture.
By Kelly Stroh • May 18, 2026 -
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Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.
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NAM calls for making the USMCA even more manufacturing friendly
The “most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history” can still be enhanced during negotiations at the six-year mark with process improvements, the National Association of Manufacturers said in a new report.
By Jeffrey Kinney • May 18, 2026 -
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4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs
The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 14, 2026 -
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General Motors sourcing 100% renewable energy for US operations
The company claims it is the first U.S. automaker to reach the milestone for U.S. operations and said it matched 70% of its global electricity use with renewables in 2025.
By Zoya Mirza • May 14, 2026 -
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FedEx, Maersk and GXO downplay Amazon Supply Chain Services threat
The logistics companies said their capabilities and focus areas are largely different from what Amazon is now offering to all businesses.
By Max Garland • May 13, 2026 -
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Automation takes center stage at Smurfit Westrock ‘superplant’ in Wisconsin
The automation and robotics allow the facility to use about 60% of the labor of a traditional box plant, while the scale enables service to the greater Chicago region.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 13, 2026 -
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General Mills promotes company veteran to COO
Dana McNabb, who joined the Cheerios maker in 1999, will lead global operating functions, including the company’s supply chain.
By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2026 -
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US offers lower steel, aluminum tariffs for Canada, Mexico producers
The Commerce Department will consider adjusting the current 50% tariff to 25% for companies committing to making the metals in the U.S.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 11, 2026 -
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Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze
Companies are now grappling with whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2026 -
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P&G shifts Supply Chain 3.0, other platforms into large-scale rollout
The CPG maker expects to bolster productivity through automation deployed globally in warehouses and manufacturing plants.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 8, 2026 -
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Deep DiveIs Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?
The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.
By Max Garland • Updated May 7, 2026 -
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DOJ confirms antitrust investigation into top beef producers
A top official said the Justice Department is using “every law enforcement tool available to help reduce food prices.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 7, 2026 -
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P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions
The consumer goods manufacturer aims to blunt the impact by reformulating products and diversifying its supply base.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 6, 2026 -
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Mars, Ofi collaborate to cut carbon footprint of cocoa production
The confectionery giant and ingredients supplier’s five-year project aims to employ regenerative agriculture practices and cut emissions across their shared cocoa supply chain in Ecuador.
By Zoya Mirza • May 6, 2026 -
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How Bissell Homecare is cleaning up supply chain planning
The company best known for its vacuums has sped up forecast modeling from multiple weeks to a few days through a collaboration with o9 Solutions.
By Kelly Stroh • May 5, 2026 -
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Ford expects $1.3B tariff refund, but supply chain pressure remains
The automaker is still prepping for a $1 billion hit from tariffs in 2026 while projecting sizable commodity headwinds.
By Phil Neuffer • May 4, 2026 -
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Drugmaker AbbVie chooses North Carolina for $1.4B manufacturing campus
The 185-acre site will be the company’s largest single investment to date, with a focus on small-volume parenteral products like vials and prefilled syringes.
By Nathan Owens • May 4, 2026 -
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Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
By Jeffrey Kinney • May 1, 2026 -
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Trump targets EU cars, trucks with 25% tariff
The U.S. president said he would install the levy next week because the bloc “is not complying” with a trade agreement struck last summer.
By Phil Neuffer • May 1, 2026 -
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Software-defined vehicles test auto supply chains: Moody’s
Vehicles with updatable software platforms can increase input costs and strain supplier relationships, per Andrei Quinn‑Barabanov, supply chain industry practice lead.
By Paul Myles • May 1, 2026 -
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Mercedes-Benz secures multi-year EV battery supply deal with Samsung SDI
The automaker plans to use the nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries for future compact and mid-size electric SUVs and coupe models.
By Eric Walz • April 29, 2026 -
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General Mills faces setback in supply chain sustainability push
The food maker said total greenhouse gas emissions fell 14% in fiscal 2025 compared to the 2020 baseline, less than the 19% drop in 2024.
By Antone Gonsalves • April 29, 2026 -
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GM forecasts $500M tariff refund, plans further mitigation efforts
The automaker still projects up to $3.5 billion in duty costs in 2026, primarily driven by Section 232 levies, including those on steel and aluminum.
By Phil Neuffer • April 28, 2026 -
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Union Pacific settles dispute with rail supplier, reaches 7-year agreement
Rocky Mountain Steel plans to operate a new, long-rail mill in Pueblo, Colorado, this year as part of a $1 billion investment in domestic steel production.
By Nathan Owens • April 28, 2026
