Supply chain resiliency increasingly trumps cost in perma-crisis era

As multiple “black swan” events have disrupted the flow of goods, more companies are moving away from historical just-in-time inventory management.

By Stephen Joyce • May 26, 2026

Automation doesn’t make supply chains fragile — poor integration does

Effectively employing technology across functions is the key to sustaining supply chain strength, according to Temitope Daniel Akanbi, senior manager at Procter & Gamble.

By Temitope Daniel Akanbi • May 26, 2026

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AI 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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Albertsons launches AI-powered produce inspection tool

The technology supports the grocer's quality inspectors in its distribution centers, Chief Supply Chain Officer Evan Rainwater said.

By Jeff Wells • May 22, 2026

J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution

The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 22, 2026

Under Armour reaches 25% SKU reduction goal

The retailer has made efforts to trim its product mix over the last two years as part of a more disciplined inventory management strategy.

By Kelly Stroh • May 20, 2026

DavidsTea sets up US fulfillment after de minimis’ end raises shipping hurdles

The tea company faced unpredictable delivery times and lower sales in the U.S. without the trade rule exemption, CEO Sarah Segal said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 19, 2026

Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief

Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.

By Max Garland • May 19, 2026

Product brands and the Hormuz crisis: an inventory problem

Brands have an inventory problem, and Hormuz made it expensive.

May 18, 2026

O’Reilly broadens supplier base with private label push

The auto parts retailer said prioritizing its store-branded portfolio improves sourcing and product control as supply constraints emerge.

By Kelly Stroh • May 15, 2026

Dollar Tree is boosting logistics resiliency

A new Arizona distribution center is part of the retailer's strategy to cut transit times, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 14, 2026

Automation takes center stage at Smurfit Westrock ‘superplant’ in Wisconsin

The automation and robotics allow the facility to use about 60% of the labor of a traditional box plant, while the scale enables service to the greater Chicago region.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 13, 2026

CBP approves $35B in tariff refunds for defunct levies

A recently launched agency portal has validated and begun paying returns for over 8 million entries subject to duties struck down by the Supreme Court this year.

By Phil Neuffer • May 13, 2026

Ulta to open nearly 400K square-foot distribution center in Utah

The Salt Lake City facility aims to service up to 180 stores in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain Plains region and support the retailer’s distribution hub in Fresno, California.

By Kelly Stroh • May 12, 2026

General Mills promotes company veteran to COO

Dana McNabb, who joined the Cheerios maker in 1999, will lead global operating functions, including the company’s supply chain.

By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2026

Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center

The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 11, 2026

How to find hidden costs via Total Cost of Ownership

Hidden costs: explained by a Lean expert. Read the full story here.

By Chris Tomlinson, Lean Solutions Manager • May 11, 2026

Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal

The president said he will raise tariffs on EU imports if the bloc does not “deliver their side of the Deal,” while EU leaders say the ratification process is progressing.

By Phil Neuffer • May 8, 2026

P&G shifts Supply Chain 3.0, other platforms into large-scale rollout

The CPG maker expects to bolster productivity through automation deployed globally in warehouses and manufacturing plants.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 8, 2026

Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal

Despite saying the levy was "unauthorized by law,” the U.S. Court of International Trade did not issue a universal stay.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 22, 2026

USTR to review China tariffs as Section 301 takes center stage

The agency is reviewing levies installed under the statute during the first Trump administration while advancing additional probes.

By Phil Neuffer • May 6, 2026

How Bissell Homecare is cleaning up supply chain planning

The company best known for its vacuums has sped up forecast modeling from multiple weeks to a few days through a collaboration with o9 Solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • May 5, 2026

Trump targets EU cars, trucks with 25% tariff

The U.S. president said he would install the levy next week because the bloc “is not complying” with a trade agreement struck last summer.

By Phil Neuffer • May 1, 2026

Software-defined vehicles test auto supply chains: Moody’s

Vehicles with updatable software platforms can increase input costs and strain supplier relationships, per Andrei Quinn‑Barabanov, supply chain industry practice lead. 

By Paul Myles • May 1, 2026

Target launches new kind of supply chain facility

The Houston Receive Center gives the retailer more inventory-holding capacity before sending products to downstream locations.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2026

CBP’s tariff refund portal is performing better than expected

The agency said it anticipates returning funds to importers as early as May 12, according to a notice published Monday. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 4, 2026