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Retrieved from Yedi Houseware on July 17, 2025
Why Yedi Houseware isn’t shifting sourcing amid tariffs
The SMB is raising some prices and rethinking its inventory mix instead of shifting production from China, where many of its products are made.
By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US, Philippines strike tariff deal
If finalized, the agreement would lower tariffs on imports from the Philippines to 19%, down from a 20% rate previously planned by the Trump administration.
By Kelly Stroh • July 23, 2025 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
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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Trump tariffs
US, Japan reach deal on tariffs, market access
If finalized, the agreement would place a 15% duty on imports from Japan, including for cars and auto parts.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated July 24, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US, Indonesia agree to tariff deal framework
Provisions of the proposed pact include a 19% tariff on imports from Indonesia and the removal of export restrictions for critical minerals.
By Phil Neuffer • July 22, 2025 -
Chocolate maker tweaks freight pricing for fresher store inventory
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's efforts to boost franchisee order frequency is one of several supply chain changes the company has undertaken in recent months.
By Max Garland • July 22, 2025 -
Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions
The apparel maker also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.
By Phil Neuffer • July 22, 2025 -
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing enlists 3PL to manage distribution operations
The recreational vehicle maker is partnering with DHL Supply Chain to boost capacity and improve logistics visibility and efficiency.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 22, 2025 -
Nearshoring, labor among key manufacturing trends to watch
2025 has brought many changes due to tariffs and other shifts, but leaders should maintain a long-term view, experts said.
By Michelle No • July 21, 2025 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 17, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US, 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 Phil Neuffer • Updated July 16, 2025 -
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.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 15, 2025 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 15, 2025 -
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 -
Sponsored by SPS Commerce
Manual 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.
July 14, 2025 -
Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals
Peak 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.
July 14, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US 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.
By Max Garland , Phil Neuffer • July 12, 2025 -
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 -
Trump tariffs
US imposes 35% tariff on Canada imports
President Donald Trump said the duties on non-USMCA goods will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 1, 2025 -
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.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 10, 2025 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 9, 2025 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 8, 2025 -
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 -
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.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
Trump 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.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated July 12, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US 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 Phil Neuffer • July 7, 2025