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How to keep the ‘off’ in ‘off price’ in the tariff era
In order to make good on their value promise, retailers like TJX, Ross and Burlington are being hypervigilant about pricing across the industry.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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Werner expects cross-border benefits as manufacturers invest more in Mexico
The carrier says companies’ moves to expand shifts, equipment and facilities in the country could ultimately translate into more northbound traffic.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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TrendlineAI in Supply Chain Management
Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.
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La-Z-Boy opens its first distribution hub in network revamp
The home furnishing company plans to reduce the number of large distribution centers from 15 to three centralized hubs.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Cummins’ distribution shift impacts 611 FedEx Supply Chain workers
The engine-maker is moving work from its Tennessee-based aftermarket parts distribution operations to Indianapolis in a bid to improve efficiency.
By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Tyson supply chain officer dismissed for breaching code of conduct
Brady Stewart oversaw a consolidation of the meat giant's logistics and manufacturing operations prior to his departure.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 5, 2025 -
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US enacts Japan tariff deal
President Donald Trump clarified the 15% rate will generally not stack, and that some aircraft, mineral and pharmaceutical products may soon qualify for exclusions.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 4, 2025 -
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Stellantis to build Mopar parts distribution center in Georgia
The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature automated storage and retrieval to cut order wait times.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 4, 2025 -
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August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMI
Production fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 2, 2025 -
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HarperCollins to debut automated logistics facility in Indiana
The hub, set to open in 2028, will tap technology that aims to help the publisher boost its supply chain visibility and control.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 2, 2025 -
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Colgate-Palmolive earmarks $300M for supply chain, efficiencies
The company unveiled the restructuring investment less than 12 months after completing a two-year streamlining initiative.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 28, 2025 -
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Q&AWalmart adding Ranpak AutoFill machines to more distribution centers
The automated equipment provides customers with data on package volume dimensions, among other benefits, Ranpak CEO Omar Asali said.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 2025 -
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Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service
Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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Home Depot focuses on faster deliveries to boost satisfaction
Dedicated associates and machine learning-driven efficiency improvements helped the retailer achieve its fastest ever delivery speeds during the second quarter.
By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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Target scales back on in-store fulfillment strategy
The retailer will take recent learnings about which stores are "built to fulfill" and apply it to up to 40 more locations by the year's end.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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Stop & Shop to close 7 e-commerce warerooms
The grocer expects to offer “an even better omnichannel customer experience” after shuttering the facilities, according to a spokesperson.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 26, 2025 -
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Trump’s latest tariff threats target China magnets, digital taxes
The president floated 200% duties on imports from China if the country does not ship magnets to the U.S. and vowed levies for nations with digital service taxes.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 26, 2025 -
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Trump says furniture tariffs coming in next 50 days
The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 25, 2025 -
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Sponsored by DeposcoHow supply chain leaders are investing in peak season 2025
In 2025, peak season is set to test the limits of supply chain leaders as they prepare for volatility while trying to hit demand revenue goals.
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Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1
The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 22, 2025 -
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Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI
Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 22, 2025 -
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7-Eleven taps former Amazon, Target exec to run demand chain
Joshua Dolan is responsible for expanding and optimizing 7-Eleven's enterprise-wide logistics capabilities and improving execution.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2025 -
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UPS offers buyouts to US operations managers to help network overhaul
Separations would occur between Sept. 30 and July 31, 2026, for employees that volunteer for the program.
By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2025 -
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US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact
The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 21, 2025 -
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Target fulfillment operations closure impacts 200 Indianapolis employees
A spokesperson said the retailer is adjusting what operations it performs at the facility as it continues to evolve its supply chain.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025 -
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Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025
Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025
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