When budget cuts fail: The stranded costs and complexity hiding in your supply chain

Cost programs fail for two reasons: stranded costs and complexity. Learn which complexity protects your margins and which costs quietly erode them.

By Karan Shah • Sept. 21, 2026

When demand won’t sit still: Building a more flexible warehouse network

See how flexible warehousing can help supply chains adapt as demand, inventory and markets shift.

By Joe Greek • Sept. 21, 2026

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

TJX CEO: Distribution model will help weather El Niño

The off-price retailer’s supply chain strategy allows it to hold inventory instead of going straight to stores, according to a Q2 earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 18, 2026

Target: Supplier energy transitions key for Scope 3 reductions

The retailer said efforts such as its Forward Renew program in partnership with Schneider Electric are the most impactful for reducing its upstream carbon footprint. 

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 18, 2026

Fed hikes main interest rate by quarter point, citing stubborn inflation

The monetary tightening provoked criticism from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the Fed to cut the main interest rate regardless of price pressures.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Sept. 16, 2026

UNFI consolidates Midwest facilities to leverage automation

The grocery wholesaler's latest move to shrink its network comes alongside the implementation of lean daily management at 44 distribution centers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 17, 2026

Munchkin taps 20-year industry veteran as first chief supply chain officer

Former Thrasio and Walmart executive Kunal Thakkar joined the baby product maker last month to lead global operations and sourcing, among other functions. 

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2026

Macy’s rolls out AI inventory replenishment tool

The forecasting capability is moving from pilot to broader implementation as the retailer targets improved in-stock levels and operational efficiencies.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 16, 2026

Good Culture names COO to scale supply chain

Kirk Jensen will focus on strengthening supply chain and manufacturing operations at Good Culture to improve availability and speed to shelf for retail partners, CEO Jesse Merrill said.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 16, 2026

Burlington advances on-site solar strategy across distribution network

The off-price retailer is planning installations at upcoming facilities in Arizona and California, as well as an existing warehouse in Georgia.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 15, 2026

Tesla preps $1.4M Texas distribution center

The automotive and technology manufacturer expects the 538,720-square-foot facility to be operational by the end of 2028, per a state filing.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Sept. 15, 2026

McCain Foods taps PepsiCo supply chain exec to head operations

Victoriano Perez Mies joins the frozen food producer as chief manufacturing and operations officer, a role that includes supply chain oversight.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 15, 2026

Shein opens automated distribution center in Indiana

The 737,000-square-foot facility, slated to begin operations this month, features a goods-to-person fulfillment system to boost efficiency and employee safety.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 14, 2026

Your supply chain has a visibility problem. Your executives have a decision problem.

Supply chain leaders have more data than ever and less clarity. The gap is costing them.

Sept. 14, 2026

Your packaging inventory forecasts are already out of date

What high-volume shippers and brands know about on-demand packaging that you need to know too.

Sept. 14, 2026

Lands’ End continues backlog recovery from WMS hiccup

The rollout impacted some shipments in Q2, but the company expects benefits from the technology in the long term.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 11, 2026

Boston Scientific begins to restore shipping after cyberattack

The company is working through a backlog after the cyberattack hampered manufacturing, order processing and shipping.

By Ricky Zipp • Sept. 9, 2026

Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans

The U.S.’ latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2026

Sportsman’s Warehouse says SKU cuts, inventory timing tweaks pay off

“Our core in-stocks are significantly improved, and our category level inventory is the healthiest it has been in many years,” CEO Paul Stone said.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 8, 2026

Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant

The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper, which it will convert into a “major new hub” for growth.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 4, 2026

Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly pursues more fulfillment center automation

The rental subscription service aims to launch an automated order sortation system and picking solution at its Kansas City-area facility.

By Max Garland • Sept. 4, 2026

What off-price retailers are saying about tariff refunds

TJX said its $331 million reimbursement was partially offset by supply chain investments, while Burlington's $55 million return will be used to boost customer value.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 3, 2026

Temu owner invests in local fulfillment in face of de minimis changes

With the European Union joining the U.S. in cracking down on low-cost imports, PDD Holdings is bolstering its supply chain infrastructure in affected markets.

By Max Garland • Sept. 3, 2026

The perfect mix: How convenience stores can balance human ideas and AI in SKU planning

The right technology can spot sales patterns and flag gaps, but supply chain leaders still need to make the final call about adding and cutting items, one expert said. 

By Michael Brady • Sept. 2, 2026

Bath & Body Works rethinks promotional inventory purchases

CEO Daniel Heaf said a reduction in distressed inventory came from “buying our seasonal business correctly.”

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 2, 2026