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US officially begins Section 301 investigation of Brazil
The review, which President Donald Trump teased last week, will examine the country’s digital trade, tariff and intellectual property protection practices.
By Philip Neuffer • July 17, 2025 -
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Mars cuts supply chain emissions by 16%
The confectionery giant credited the progress to agricultural partnerships, efforts to fight deforestation and more renewable energy procurement.
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Trump tariffsUS, Indonesia strike trade deal, Trump says
Imports from Indonesia would be subject to a 19% tariff under the agreement, a reduction from the 32% rate the president shared last week.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 16, 2025 -
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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.
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EU, Canada delay retaliatory tariffs against US
Meanwhile, Brazil announced its own countermeasures while Mexico remains confident it will reach a deal by Aug. 1.
By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2025 -
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Asos seeks optimized supply chain with new tech integration
The apparel company is using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform to gain real-time visibility of its distribution, fulfillment and logistics operations.
By Kelly Stroh • July 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by SPS CommerceManual supply chains are costing you more than you think
Relying on the same old manual processes in your supply chain costs you much more than time.
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Sponsored by Express Employment ProfessionalsPeak season performance starts with leadership: Why strong supervisors are critical to supply chain success
Supply chain success hinges on strong frontline leadership to prevent burnout, turnover, and disruption.
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Trump tariffsUS plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning.
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Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure
The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.
By Kaarin Moore • July 11, 2025 -
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US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports
President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.
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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.
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Trump orders Section 301 investigation on Brazil
The U.S. also will levy 50% tariffs on the country starting Aug. 1, the president said Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • July 9, 2025 -
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Trump says copper, pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very soon’
The stated levies, including 50% for copper, would add to the list of sector-specific tariffs the Trump administration has introduced this year.
By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025 -
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Giant Eagle continues push to optimize, integrate warehouse workflows
The grocery retailer plans to adopt the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform at all of its distribution centers by September.
By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025 -
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The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era
Cost accounting can more accurately assess the impact of tariffs at the item level, one expert said.
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Trump tariffsTrump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others
The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in mostly identical letters shared by the president.
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Trump tariffsUS preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.
By Philip Neuffer • July 7, 2025 -
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US, Vietnam reach trade deal, Trump says
Stateside imports from Vietnam will be subject to a 20% tariff under the agreement, the president announced Wednesday.
By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025
As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025 -
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Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy
The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.
By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025 -
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Walmart tests dark stores to accelerate delivery
The brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public.
By Kaarin Moore • June 27, 2025
