Manufacturing: Page 5
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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Trade groups urge swift USMCA renewal with key sector revisions
Organizations representing auto parts makers to consumer brands are pushing for duty-free trade and stronger cross-border economic ties.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Hormel Foods turns to pricing, supply chain revamp to battle meat inflation
The global branded food company expects beef costs to remain high throughout fiscal 2026 while pork costs ease.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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JM Smucker cancels new coffee price hikes after tariffs lifted
The food and beverage maker expects a less volatile coffee market in the future after the Trump administration exempted the commodity from levies.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence
Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.
By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Nike expands chief supply chain officer’s role
Venkatesh Alagirisamy will now also oversee the technology division as the sneaker giant’s chief operating officer, a newly established position.
By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Nexperia spat shows automotive supply chains vulnerable to geopolitics
Manufacturers must guard against production disruptions from other international dustups, says Moody’s Supply Chain Director Sapna Amlani.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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US Energy Department offers $134M to boost rare earth recovery projects
The agency plans to fund efforts to draw rare earth metals from discarded electronics and other sources to strengthen the domestic critical mineral supply chain.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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How Tyson is tackling tight beef, pork supplies
The food manufacturer has leaned on value-added products and operational efficiencies to offset supply challenges.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Stanley Black & Decker names global chief supply chain officer
Agustin Lopez Diaz will assume the role on Dec. 15 as the toolmaker continues to employ efforts to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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La-Z-Boy volumes remain steady after tariff-driven price hike
The furniture maker expects current pricing to hold despite the Trump administration's plans to raise tariffs on upholstered furniture on Jan. 1.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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US robotics maker urges manufacturing reforms, citing cost concerns
Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard said at a recent congressional hearing that inexpensive robots from China will flood the U.S. market unless action is taken.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI
The levies have led sectors such as transportation equipment to offshore operations rather than expand in the U.S., said Susan Spence, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Can artificial Christmas tree companies spruce things up for next year?
No one wanted to put tariffs on Christmas, says the National Tree Company CEO. But what happens when your raw materials are made outside the U.S.?
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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GE Appliances injects $150M into domestic sourcing efforts
The manufacturer signed contracts with 22 suppliers across 10 states to supply materials and components for its laundry factory in Louisville, Kentucky.
By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2025 -
Tyson to shutter major beef plant in Nebraska amid US cattle shortage
The meatpacker is set to lay off more than 3,200 workers and cut production at a Texas facility as it positions the business for “long term success.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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How a patch maker for Levi’s, New Era is combating tariff challenges
Florida-based World Emblem is boosting U.S. capacity and building a plant in the Dominican Republic to counter duty uncertainty.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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Novelis resumes operations after second fire at New York plant
The aluminum supplier to the auto industry said the facility has continued to ship finished material to Ford Motor Co., a primary customer.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 21, 2025 -
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Monster faces modest tariff impact from aluminum costs
The beverage maker attributed higher can prices to a duty-driven increase in the Midwest premium for aluminum.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 20, 2025 -
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Clorox recovers from ERP-fueled inventory increase
The brand manufacturer aimed to get ahead of potential problems by adding 1.5 weeks of inventory at retailers, which normally hold four weeks’ worth of goods.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 19, 2025 -
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PepsiCo tests combined snack, beverage warehousing to cut costs
The company is using a unified distribution model in Texas, which could eventually expand nationwide.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 18, 2025 -
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Toyota to spend additional $10B on US operations
The automaker also began production at its $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, its first battery supply hub outside of Japan.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 17, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsUS exempts 200+ agricultural products from reciprocal tariffs
Coffee, tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by President Donald Trump earlier this year.
By Edwin Lopez , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2025 -
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US releases 2025 list of critical minerals, featuring 10 additions
The report lists 60 essential minerals, including rare earths, that would impose the highest cost to the U.S. economy if supplies were disrupted.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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The 2026 economic drivers for manufacturing
With money being saved through tax incentives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the funds will provide manufacturers with opportunities to invest in areas such as AI, said Jennifer Clement, CLA’s client relationship leader.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain
The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.
By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 13, 2025
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