Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of some products.

By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2023

Paper industry struggles to phase out PFAS

Finding alternatives to toxic "forever chemicals" remains an ongoing issue within the packaging sector.

By April Reese • April 7, 2023

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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

Ford invests in Indonesia nickel supplier to shore up critical EV battery materials

The automaker aims to bolster its supply chain as it builds two major EV manufacturing hubs.

By Kate Magill • April 4, 2023

How Serta Simmons Bedding is optimizing manufacturing efficiency

The retailer will implement digital supply chain software to improve forecast accuracy and lower costs.

By Kelly Stroh • March 30, 2023

New FDA policy would let manufacturers use salt substitutes

The proposed rule would make the standards of identity for 140 products more flexible, but would not require reformulation to reduce sodium content.

By Megan Poinski • March 28, 2023

L’Oréal takes a step toward more sustainable ingredients with investment in Geno-led venture

The beauty giant joins Unilever as a founding investor in the venture, which aims to develop alternatives to frequently used ingredients.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 23, 2023

China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report

A new U.S. International Trade Commission study parsed out the specific impacts of duties on a host of Chinese imports.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 23, 2023

Skechers CFO expects lower 2023 shipping pricing

The footwear brand is also prioritizing inventory management after seeing $90 million in excess warehousing and distribution costs.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 23, 2023

Peloton manufacturer announces layoffs, North Carolina facility closure

The retailer acquired Precor in 2020 as a manufacturing subsidiary, but has been exploring the unit's sale as it restructures.

By Sara Samora • March 21, 2023

Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers

The company is closing two of its processing facilities to help optimize its chicken supply chain, and offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.

By Chris Casey • Updated March 14, 2023

Inside Nestlé’s quest for sustainable packaging

From paper Nespresso pods to 30% recycled plastic Stouffer’s trays, the CPG giant is finding novel ways to reduce the millions of pounds in packaging materials it uses annually.

By Christopher Doering • March 14, 2023

How one parts supplier navigates supply chain volatility

As part constraints grew over the last few years, EU Automation’s focus on refurbished equipment offered it opportunities for growth.

By Kate Magill • March 13, 2023

Key manufacturing tech trends for 2023

Here are the major tech trends that will continue to dominate the landscape for manufacturers in 2023 — and how manufacturers can implement digital transformation to harness everything it has to offer.

By Parker Coffman • March 13, 2023

Another Hyundai supplier to expand near Georgia EV campus

Sewon America will open its second facility in the state as Hyundai's planned $5.5 billion factory becomes a magnet for additional investment.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2023

Meati hires CPG veterans for supply chain and operations

As the plant-based meat company prepares for a national retail launch this year, Elizabeth Fikes and Joseph Johnston have been hired to run more traditional manufacturing functions.

By Megan Poinski • March 6, 2023

Chip supplier reports $200M revenue hit after ransomware attack halted operations

MKS Instruments said it struggled to supply technology for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced electronics following the February incident.

By David Jones • March 3, 2023

Inside a federally funded strategy to strengthen US lithium supply chains

The U.S. is behind in its goal to capture domestic production of battery materials. Here’s what one Energy Department-backed group says needs to happen to catch up.

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2023

Honda signs supply deal with Ascend Elements for recycled battery materials

The deal comes as automakers and battery suppliers alike ramp up production capacity.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 28, 2023

How to keep production safe from heat

Companies will need to do more to protect workers from high temperatures inside facilities amid a changing climate.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2023

US hits Russia with 200% aluminum tariff

The Biden administration also announced $2.7 billion in new duties on other industrial goods as the war in Ukraine passes the one-year mark.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 24, 2023

Dole operations briefly paused in North America after ransomware hit

The attack against the produce giant temporarily shut down food production plants and food shipments to grocers.

By David Jones • Feb. 24, 2023

TreeHouse Foods to invest $65M on supply chain initiatives in 2023

The private-label food manufacturer is working to solve lingering service and production issues in around half of its categories.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 21, 2023

Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

The plant will manufacture tens of millions of analog and embedded processing chips daily.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 17, 2023

For GM, the EV race is a marathon

Despite a slower EV ramp-up, analysts say the automaker’s long-term approach to manufacturing and sourcing could give it an edge over competitors.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

GM signs exclusive chip supplier agreement with GlobalFoundries

The semiconductor manufacturer aims to reduce the number of unique chips needed to power GM's EVs.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 15, 2023