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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 Kelly Stroh • July 27, 2026 -
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What 100,000 industrial vending machines taught us
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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.
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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 Antone Gonsalves • July 24, 2026 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 23, 2026 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • July 23, 2026 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 22, 2026 -
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 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • July 22, 2026 -
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 Phil Neuffer • Updated July 21, 2026 -
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 Kelly Stroh • July 21, 2026 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • Updated July 21, 2026 -
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 -
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 Kelly Stroh • July 20, 2026 -
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 Max Garland • 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 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 16, 2026 -
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 -
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 Phil Neuffer • 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 Phil Neuffer • July 15, 2026 -
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 Max Garland • July 15, 2026 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • July 14, 2026 -
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 Kelly Stroh • July 14, 2026 -
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 Kelly Stroh • July 13, 2026 -
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 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • July 9, 2026