Manufacturing: Page 3
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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                    Asus pivots production to Southeast Asia to ease tariffsThe company has moved over 90% of its motherboard and PC production to Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 3, 2025
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                    August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMIProduction fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management. By Nathan Owens • Sept. 2, 2025
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     Explore the Trendline➔ Explore the Trendline➔ Sean Gallup via Getty Images Sean Gallup via Getty Images Trendline TrendlineInventory ManagementRead how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs. By Supply Chain Dive staff
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                    Colgate-Palmolive earmarks $300M for supply chain, efficienciesThe company unveiled the restructuring investment less than 12 months after completing a two-year streamlining initiative. By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 28, 2025
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                    Toto opens $224M factory in Georgia to boost supply chain resiliencyThe high-end toilet maker expects to reduce product lead times by switching sourcing from its Asia plants to North America. By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 28, 2025
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                    Trump says furniture tariffs coming in next 50 daysThe president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances. By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 25, 2025
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                    Trump sets stage for more tariffs with wind turbine probeCapstone analysts said they expect the government to expedite the investigation and apply tariffs “likely around 25%-50%” on turbines and components. By Meris Lutz • Aug. 25, 2025
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                    Energy Department to boost critical mineral supply with $1B fundingThe financial support is part of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals, especially from China. By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 21, 2025
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                    Conagra to invest in supply chain amid production revampThe food maker embarked on an overhaul of chicken production in fiscal year 2025 following the shutdown of a facility due to product quality issues. By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 18, 2025
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                    Producer prices rise as high tariff costs trickle through supply chains“It’s going to take another two to three quarters for tariffs to play through” the inflation data, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said. By Jim Tyson • Updated Aug. 15, 2025
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                    Trump says semiconductor tariffs to come next weekThe president indicated that duties on chips would be “approximately 100%” earlier this month. By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 15, 2025
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                    GE Appliances to invest $3B in US manufacturingThe funds will help the front-load washer manufacturer continue to reshore production from Mexico and China. The company’s first phase of its plans will focus on plants located in Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2025
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                    Increased production, polyester use causing fashion industry’s emissions to rise: reportThe apparel sector’s greenhouse gas emissions increased to 944 million metric tons in 2023, up by 7.5% compared to 2022, according to the Apparel Impact Institute. By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 14, 2025
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                    GM inks domestic rare earth magnet supply deal with Noveon MagneticsThe Texas-based company is supplying neodymium magnets, which are the most powerful commercially available and used in a wide range of automotive applications. By Eric Walz • Aug. 13, 2025
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                    Hydro Flask, Osprey owner doubles down on Southeast Asia sourcingParent company Helen of Troy expects that at least 40% of its goods will be dual sourced by the end of FY2026. By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 12, 2025
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                    US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more daysChina also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November. By Max Garland • Updated Aug. 12, 2025
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                    Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcingThe partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains. By Larry Avila • Aug. 11, 2025
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                    Apple adds $100B to manufacturing pledge, aims to draw suppliers to USThe enhanced investment comes as the consumer electronics giant anticipates incurring nearly $2 billion in tariff-related costs. By Sara Samora • Aug. 8, 2025
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                    Trump’s latest tariffs part of ‘new normal’ for retailers, manufacturersWith country-specific tariffs taking hold for imports from numerous trading partners, many companies are considering price hikes and sourcing strategies that prioritize adaptability. By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025
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                    Albertsons outlines defense against growing ingredients costsThe grocery chain would consider alternate sourcing options if tariffs become unwieldy, its CEO said. By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 6, 2025
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                    Trade data seriesMapping Trump’s tariffs by trade balance and geographyDuties on over 90 countries’ imports are slated to rise above a previous 10% baseline tariff implemented by the U.S. Here are three graphics illustrating the changes. By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 5, 2025
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                    Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip dealGraphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada. By Larry Avila • Aug. 5, 2025
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                    WD-40 shifts supply chain to dodge tariffsThe household product company’s strategic changes include alternative sourcing of raw materials and bringing manufacturing closer to customers. By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 4, 2025
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                    ‘We’re going to have to live with tariffs’: PMIA seemingly cemented plan for country-specific tariffs could lead to a more stable and predictable industry in the year ahead, according to the Institute for Supply Management. By Sara Samora • Aug. 1, 2025
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                    Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US production through 2026The food maker plans to expand manufacturing capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally. By Christopher Doering • July 31, 2025
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                    PepsiCo to end manufacturing at Detroit plantThe beverage maker is set to lay off 83 workers at the facility, which will stop production, maintenance and transport operations on Sept. 27. By Christopher Doering • July 30, 2025
 
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
     
    
        
    