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Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy
Adding more training to artificial intelligence implementation, rather than replacing workers, could help drive the ROI companies have been missing, according to a Pearson report.
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Deere to open two facilities in $20B US manufacturing drive
The projects include a $125 million distribution center and a factory that will bring manufacturing from Japan to the U.S.
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TrendlineSupply Chain Technology Adoption
Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.
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US, India reach deal to lower tariffs, Trump says
A White House spokesperson confirmed the U.S. will remove a tariff related to Russia oil purchases in addition to slashing reciprocal levies to 18%.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Manufacturing sector expands in January, reaching highest point in four years: PMI
Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Q&APepsiCo exec: Mentorship, development pave supply chain career paths
Industry leaders play a critical role in removing barriers and encouraging inclusivity, according to SVP of Field Supply Chain Darcy Arata.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026
Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.
By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump targets countries selling oil to Cuba with potential tariffs
Cabinet members will determine the extent of levies for countries that ship crude oil and petroleum products to the Caribbean nation, per an executive order.
By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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Fed holds main rate steady, highlighting signs of job market stability
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he expects the inflationary effects of tariffs to recede midway through 2026.
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WD-40 eyes distribution center optimization to cut delivery costs
The household products company said structural changes to its network won’t have a major impact on capital expenses because the facilities are outsourced to 3PLs.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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Deep DiveSupply chain shortages: What’s at risk in 2026?
Procurement teams will be tested by constraints touching critical minerals, memory chips, beef and other supplies throughout the year.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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Nordstrom names chief supply chain officer
Jason Bell was promoted to the position after serving as SVP of supply chain operations since 2021.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 27, 2026 -
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Nike to lay off 775 as it consolidates US distribution centers
The activewear retailer is accelerating technology and automation use in the hopes of improving efficiency across its supply chain.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 27, 2026 -
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Trump vows to hike South Korea tariffs to 25%
The U.S. president said he would raise levies, including those on cars, because South Korea’s National Assembly has not enacted terms of a framework trade deal.
By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 27, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact
The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.
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De minimis’ end, tariffs spur headwinds for Aritzia
The apparel retailer altered its supply chain strategy when the trade exemption ended, relocating all U.S. order fulfillment to Ohio.
By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2026 -
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Ahold Delhaize USA enters lease-back deal for planned distribution center
The arrangement will allow the grocer to preserve cash as it moves ahead with the $860 million facility it is developing in Burlington, North Carolina.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 23, 2026 -
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Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling
Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.
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Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026
TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.
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Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom
The Fort Worth expansion aims to scale production at a facility that makes Danimals, Activia and YoCrunch.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2026 -
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PepsiCo uses digital twins to trial plant changes
The multiyear pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates physics-accurate 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, with plans to eventually expand globally.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland
The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 17, 2026 -
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Macy’s to lay off nearly 1,000 at Connecticut fulfillment center
The retailer is shuttering operations at two Cheshire sites, starting March 14.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Jan. 16, 2026 -
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Birkenstock warns tariffs will hurt more in 2026
The footwear maker expects selective price hikes, supply chain efficiencies and growth in the Asia-Pacific region to soften the impact.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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J&J adds 2 US manufacturing plants to investment plans
The pharmaceutical giant said it will build production facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as part of its broader $55 billion investment commitment.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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Macy’s closes remaining units at Connecticut distribution center
The facility will cease all operations after the retailer completes layoffs, which are set to begin March 14.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2026
