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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Munchkin taps 20-year industry veteran as first chief supply chain officer
Former Thrasio and Walmart executive Kunal Thakkar joined the baby product maker last month to lead global operations and sourcing, among other functions.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2026 -
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Manufacturing slows from four-year high as prices rise: NY Fed survey
Demand for manufactured goods, while “resilient for now,” will “likely wobble as output prices rise further,” Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief U.S. Economist Samuel Tombs said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 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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Good Culture names COO to scale supply chain
Kirk Jensen will focus on strengthening supply chain and manufacturing operations at Good Culture to improve availability and speed to shelf for retail partners, CEO Jesse Merrill said.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 16, 2026 -
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Tesla preps $1.4M Texas distribution center
The automotive and technology manufacturer expects the 538,720-square-foot facility to be operational by the end of 2028, per a state filing.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Sept. 15, 2026 -
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HPE combats memory constraints with supplier help, better forecasting
The company is pushing to meet AI server demand by signing multiyear pacts to reduce lead times and improve backlog conversion, EVP and CFO Marie Myers said.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 15, 2026 -
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Dell faces widening supply shortages as high AI demand persists
“Welcome to the life of a supply chain person at Dell. This is what we do, chasing parts. We love it,” COO Jeffrey Clarke said.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 10, 2026 -
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Why Hyundai is raising its local sourcing goal in North America
The company plans to source 80% of parts for vehicle manufacturing in the region from local suppliers by 2030, President and CEO José Muñoz said.
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La-Z-Boy plans $23M Missouri manufacturing expansion, distribution center
The furniture maker will build a 150,000-square-foot distribution hub at the same location of one of its oldest manufacturing facilities.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Deep DiveFeces in the food supply: What’s next after summer of Cyclospora
The parasite is hard to trace and harder to kill. With recent cuts to food safety regulators, restaurants and food manufacturers will be hard pressed to keep their supply chains clean.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant
The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper, which it will convert into a “major new hub” for growth.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 4, 2026 -
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More OEMs plan reshoring investments despite tariff, cost uncertainty
While 36% of manufacturers say they’re actively reshoring, another 31% have no plans to do so, per a report from the Reshoring Initiative.
By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 4, 2026 -
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Manufacturing growth slows in August as economic concerns loom: ISM
Although the sector remained in expansion, "warning signs" are starting to appear, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Cotopaxi repays workers at Taiwan mills for predatory recruitment fees
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand has been working to remediate unethical recruitment practices initially identified at two fabric mills in the country in 2024.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Sapporo USA to close craft brewing facilities following sale
The beer maker, which will also lay off 220 workers, sold Stone Brewing earlier this year and is transitioning its brewing operations away from California.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Intel report shows gap between robotics expectations and readiness
Although 70% of manufacturing leaders expect to manage a robot fleet in the next five years, roughly four in 10 have a formal strategy in place for a mixed human-robot workforce.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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Nvidia says supply shortages are limiting AI revenue growth
The company increased its supply commitments in Q2 by $160 billion compared with the previous quarter, but it still faces a sourcing bottleneck.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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Jim Beam maker chooses next chief supply chain officer
Manuel Cabañas has been with Suntory Global Spirits since 2000 and will now oversee manufacturing, distribution, quality, sourcing and operations across the company’s global network.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 28, 2026 -
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Boston Scientific’s ordering, shipping disrupted in cyberattack
The attack affected global operations, and its full scope is still being determined, the medical device maker said in a securities filing.
By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 28, 2026 -
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Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division
Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands as the unit’s chief supply chain officer after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Lenovo ramps up regional manufacturing amid chip shortage, tariff risks
The computer maker’s recent moves include doubling capacity at its U.S. manufacturing plant and starting production at its Saudi Arabia campus.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Sept. 11, 2026 -
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Deere expects ‘step-up’ in tariff costs in 2027
More than $380 million in tariff refunds have reduced the company's expected duty expenses to $750 million this year.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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ADM plans $100M oilseed crush expansion at 4 US plants
Archer-Daniels-Midland executives have identified six other facilities that could increase capacity.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days as domestic production is set to hit the lowest level since 1970.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Birkenstock production network capacity expansion on track to meet 2027 target
The footwear maker’s plans include enlarging and refitting plants in Germany while also extending a factory in Portugal.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Kimberly-Clark tests new fiber for sourcing resiliency, sustainability
The CPG maker is building a pilot facility in Yuma, Arizona, to advance the effort as it aims to reduce natural forest fiber cost volatility.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 20, 2026
