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    3 tips for shippers watching the USMCA review

    As trade priorities change, companies need to ensure their supply chains are optimized to pivot, experts said during a panel hosted by Supply Chain Dive.

    By July 27, 2026
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    What 100,000 industrial vending machines taught us

    The next disruption is coming. Learn what 100,000+ vending machines taught us about control.

    By Ben Johnson, Director of Operations • July 27, 2026
  • Trendline

    Warehouse automation

    Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Conagra to invest $125M in supply chain resilience

    The food manufacturer intends to maintain high service levels, reassess its product mix and reduce days of inventory, executives said.

    By July 24, 2026
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    Trump tariffs

    US imposes tariffs over forced labor before global duty ends

    Imports from 60 trading partners will be subject to either a 10% or 12.5% tariff, effective Friday, the same day Section 122 levies will expire.

    By July 23, 2026
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    PepsiCo to cease warehouse operations at Oklahoma production site

    More than 180 warehouse employees will be impacted by the closure set for Nov. 15, however, production operations will continue.

    By July 23, 2026
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    Trump tariffs

    Trump maps out 200% tariffs for generic pharmaceuticals

    The president said Tuesday he would maintain duty-free treatment for qualifying goods the next two years before hiking the tariffs in ensuing years.

    By July 22, 2026
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    Providence names new chief supply chain officer

    Providence is hoping Amanda Chawla's appointment will bolster its supply chain capabilities during a time of elevated spend.

    By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 22, 2026
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    Maersk to open $100M fulfillment hub in Massachusetts

    The 617,000-square-foot facility near Boston, which will serve a large e-commerce customer, is set to open in August.

    By July 22, 2026
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    JM Smucker snags Hershey exec as SVP of operations, supply chain

    Douglas Guilherme will step into the role on July 29 with over 30 years of experience, including stints at the chocolate maker and Procter & Gamble.

    By Updated July 21, 2026
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    Best Buy names chief fulfillment and operations officer

    Duane Scarboro is responsible for sourcing, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery and service in the new role, which went into effect last week.

    By July 21, 2026
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    Trump tariffs

    US slaps 50% tariffs on many Canada imports

    The Section 338 duties apply to a wide variety of products — even if they qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

    By Updated July 21, 2026
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    Ransomware attack forces Coca-Cola to suspend US production at dairy unit

    The beverage company is still working to determine the full scope of the breach at its Fairlife business.

    By David Jones • July 20, 2026
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    Amazon to temporarily close Florida facility, lay off nearly 500

    The Port St. Lucie distribution site will be renovated into a sortable fulfillment center, with operations set to cease Sept. 17, Amazon told Supply Chain Dive.

    By July 20, 2026
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    How supply chain leaders can avoid common AI pitfalls

    Executives should ensure they have the right data, are piloting and scaling intelligently, and ready to scrap use cases that don’t pay off, experts said.

    By July 20, 2026
  • ‘Always-on’ supply chains are becoming the norm, experts say

    Manufacturers and retailers that moved early on their digital transformations and automation strategies are starting to reap the benefits, experts said at Supply Chain Dive’s outlook event.

    By Nathan Owens • July 16, 2026
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    Levi’s builds toward unified ERP system by mid-2027

    The apparel brand recently migrated its Asia and Beyond Yoga business operations to a single platform that it first rolled out in North America.

    By July 16, 2026
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    Walmart bets on AI and digital twins to shape its supply chain strategy

    The technology helps the retailer get products around the world, despite global conflict or weather challenges, Walmart's Indira Uppuluri said.

    By Paige Gross • July 16, 2026
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    Trump tariffs

    US tags Brazil imports with 25% tariff

    The fresh levy will go into effect July 22 with exemptions for a list of goods, including those covered by Section 232 duties.

    By July 16, 2026
  • Osprey brand owner says high supply chain costs are outpacing IEEPA tariff refunds

    Helen of Troy CFO Brian Grass said there has not been a reliable pattern to the reimbursements, making it difficult to plan investments and offset supply disruptions.

    By July 15, 2026
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    Lululemon’s new distribution center to bolster US, Canada fulfillment

    The facility in Brampton, Ontario, features an AutoStore system to support automated operations and help the retailer move product efficiently.

    By July 15, 2026
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    Marzetti taps Schwan supply chain head for CSCO

    Mark Carter will oversee the speciality food maker's continued efforts to simplify its network and improve productivity.

    By July 14, 2026
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    Strauss, DHL Supply Chain ink end-to-end logistics deal

    The partnership, which covers warehousing, distribution and product customization, aims to streamline order processing and drive faster turnaround times for the workwear brand.

    By July 14, 2026
  • Amazon recently showcased its fulfillment center operations in Detroit at a ribbon cutting event.
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    Amazon preps robotics-equipped sorting warehouse in Texas

    The site will sit within the e-commerce giant’s fulfillment network and further expand its use of automation across the supply chain.

    By July 13, 2026
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    Walmart inks nuclear energy deal to power Illinois warehouse

    The agreement with Constellation Energy will support other parts of the company's operations in the state, including its stores.

    By Lamar Johnson • July 10, 2026
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    Scotts Miracle-Gro widens tech partnership for supply chain AI

    The lawn and garden care brand’s broader use of Kinaxis technology aims to unify planning, decision-making and execution into a single platform.

    By July 9, 2026