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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 Phil Neuffer • July 31, 2026 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 30, 2026 -
Trendline
Warehouse automation
Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.
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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 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • July 30, 2026 -
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 Kelly Stroh • July 29, 2026 -
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 Max Garland • July 29, 2026 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 29, 2026 -
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 Kelly Stroh • July 28, 2026 -
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 -
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 Phil Neuffer • July 27, 2026 -
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 -
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 Max Garland • July 27, 2026 -
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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By Ben Johnson, Director of Operations • July 27, 2026 -
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