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    Johnson & Johnson embarks on supply chain restructuring

    The project, which is largely tied to the innovative medicine segment, will see the company exit certain facilities and incur costs of up to $750 million.

    By July 31, 2026
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    General Motors drives toward supply chain resiliency

    The automaker is upping its domestic production investments while securing memory supply to shield rising commodity and logistics costs.

    By July 30, 2026
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    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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    Fed holds benchmark rate steady in vote with three dissents

    The central bank held the main interest rate steady as inflation remained elevated due to supply shocks across sectors such as energy.

    By Grace Noto • July 30, 2026
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    Walgreens opens Washington micro-fulfillment center

    The automated facility in Kent is set to support 196 Walgreens stores across the region by streamlining prescription fulfillment.

    By July 30, 2026
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    Fashion brands plan to consolidate sourcing over next 2 years

    Companies are maintaining the geographic diversity they already have while prioritizing flexibility and compliance rigor, per a 2026 fashion benchmarking study.

    By July 29, 2026
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    How Walmart uses AI to limit weather disruptions in its supply chain

    The retailer uses technology to determine how to reroute or position inventory before severe weather events occur, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.

    By July 29, 2026
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    Cup Noodles maker taps AI to sharpen planning, reduce costs

    Nissin Foods expects to record increased fill rates and improved forecasting accuracy by using an AI-powered demand and supply planning tool.

    By July 29, 2026
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    Amazon to add supply chain facilities in New York, Texas

    The e-commerce giant is in the early stages of building a distribution center in the Lone Star State while prepping a Long Island operations site, the company told Supply Chain Dive.

    By July 28, 2026
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    Coca-Cola restores most production capacity at dairy unit after ransomware attack

    The company said it does not expect the Fairlife disruption to have a material impact on financial performance or operations. 

    By David Jones • July 28, 2026
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    Trump’s Section 301 tariffs face lawsuit seeking removal, refunds

    Two businesses argue that levies installed to address forced labor regulations are being used as a workaround to replace previously removed duties.

    By July 27, 2026
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    Schnucks to shutter sole company-owned warehouse

    The regional grocer is moving away from self-operated facilities and is actively developing long-term plans for the Missouri site, set to close in 2027. 

    By Peyton Bigora • July 27, 2026
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    American Eagle Outfitters to open $41M North Carolina distribution center

    The facility, which will service the southeastern U.S., is expected to start operations in early 2027 and create over 200 jobs.

    By July 27, 2026
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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
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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