Yamaha Motor Manufacturing enlists 3PL to manage distribution operations

The recreational vehicle maker is partnering with DHL Supply Chain to boost capacity and improve logistics visibility and efficiency.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 22, 2025

US preps 93.5% tariff on graphite from China

The Commerce Department will determine the final duty rate in December as the Trump administration promotes domestic critical mineral production.

By Phil Neuffer • July 21, 2025

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Warehouse automation

Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Nearshoring, labor among key manufacturing trends to watch

2025 has brought many changes due to tariffs and other shifts, but leaders should maintain a long-term view, experts said.

By Michelle No • July 21, 2025

Ocean cargo volumes to rebound in July: NRF port tracker

Volumes at U.S. ports are expected to increase by 2% to 2.36 million TEUs during the month following a delay of country-specific tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • July 16, 2025

Apple, MP Materials sign $500M magnet supply deal

The two companies will also partner to recycle rare earth materials for use in the electronic giant's products.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 15, 2025

La-Z-Boy overhauling distribution network to cut costs

The furniture maker expects to reduce warehouse and inventory costs while optimizing home delivery through the initiative.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 15, 2025

Tariffs shake up global spice market

The Trump administration's trade policy stands to raise prices for vanilla, cinnamon and dozens of other flavoring ingredients used in food manufacturing. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 15, 2025

Apple promotes a ‘central architect’ of its supply chain to COO

Sabih Khan has overseen planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and product fulfillment for the company as SVP of operations for the last six years.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 10, 2025

US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1

President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.

By Phil Neuffer • July 10, 2025

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ wins industry praise

Retail, manufacturing and logistics organizations commended the bill’s tax cuts, lower depreciation rates and the end of the de minimis exemption.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 9, 2025

Mars pursues end-to-end traceability across seafood supply chain

The consumer packaged goods company is partnering with traceability platform Wholechain to better capture sourcing data for its pet food ingredients.

By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025

Carrying forward nearly 130 years of American manufacturing excellence

Revitalizing “Made in America”: Thomas honors a 130‑year legacy, empowering U.S. manufacturers for the future.

By Rachel Zepernick, General Manager - Thomas • July 7, 2025

Nike fights $1B tariff hit with sourcing shifts, price hikes

The sneaker giant has a four-pronged approach to mitigating tariffs that it will implement throughout fiscal 2026.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2025

US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • July 1, 2025

Premium Guard opens distribution hub in West Virginia

The auto parts maker’s 377,000-square-foot facility is expected to bolster the company’s North American logistics network for faster customer deliveries.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 1, 2025

‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

Fashion companies should embrace electrification powered by renewable energy to more effectively cut emissions in apparel supply chains, per NewClimate Institute.

By Lauren Schenkman • July 1, 2025

JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

The food and beverage company faces import fee exposure in direct materials, product exports and capital items used in manufacturing. 

By Antone Gonsalves • June 26, 2025

Standard Motor Products opens new Kansas distribution center

The Shawnee facility will boost turnaround times for fast-moving products, per the aftermarket auto parts supplier, which also plans to close a nearby site.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 26, 2025

Cargill invests $90M to automate Colorado beef plant

The technology will help preserve more meat per cow as the U.S. experiences a significant cattle shortage.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2025

Clorox to replace 25-year-old tech with new ERP

The household products manufacturer is building inventory at its retailers as a buffer while it transitions its system.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 23, 2025

Lucid’s strategy to strengthen supply chain means using fewer parts

"Doing more with less is at the heart of sustainability and at the heart of resilience," VP of Engineering James Hawkins said.

By Larry Avila • June 23, 2025

How digital collaboration builds resilient supply chains in high-tech manufacturing

Explore how digital collaboration enhances supply chain agility and resilience in high tech.

By George Lewis • June 23, 2025

Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover

Through the deal, under which President Donald Trump has approval over facility closures, Nippon aims to circumvent tariffs with a stronger U.S. foothold.

By Kate Magill • June 20, 2025

Canada threatens further tariffs on US steel, aluminum

The exact new rate will depend on progress made towards a tariff deal with the Trump administration as of July 21.

By Phil Neuffer • June 20, 2025

Nintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.

The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.

By Phil Neuffer • June 18, 2025