Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions

The apparel maker also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.

By Philip Neuffer • July 22, 2025

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing enlists 3PL to manage distribution operations

The recreational vehicle maker is partnering with DHL Supply Chain to boost capacity and improve logistics visibility and efficiency.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 22, 2025

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Nearshoring, labor among key manufacturing trends to watch

2025 has brought many changes due to tariffs and other shifts, but leaders should maintain a long-term view, experts said.

By Michelle No • July 21, 2025

US officially begins Section 301 investigation of Brazil

The review, which President Donald Trump teased last week, will examine the country’s digital trade, tariff and intellectual property protection practices. 

By Philip Neuffer • July 17, 2025

US, Indonesia strike trade deal, Trump says

Imports from Indonesia would be subject to a 19% tariff under the agreement, a reduction from the 32% rate the president shared last week.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 16, 2025

La-Z-Boy overhauling distribution network to cut costs

The furniture maker expects to reduce warehouse and inventory costs while optimizing home delivery through the initiative.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 15, 2025

EU, Canada delay retaliatory tariffs against US

Meanwhile, Brazil announced its own countermeasures while Mexico remains confident it will reach a deal by Aug. 1.

By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2025

Asos seeks optimized supply chain with new tech integration

The apparel company is using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform to gain real-time visibility of its distribution, fulfillment and logistics operations.

By Kelly Stroh • July 14, 2025

Peak season performance starts with leadership: Why strong supervisors are critical to supply chain success

Supply chain success hinges on strong frontline leadership to prevent burnout, turnover, and disruption.

July 14, 2025

Manual supply chains are costing you more than you think

Relying on the same old manual processes in your supply chain costs you much more than time.

July 14, 2025

US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning. 

By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • July 12, 2025

Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure

The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.

By Kaarin Moore • July 11, 2025

US imposes 35% tariff on Canada imports

President Donald Trump said the duties on non-USMCA goods will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Aug. 1, 2025

Apple promotes a ‘central architect’ of its supply chain to COO

Sabih Khan has overseen planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and product fulfillment for the company as SVP of operations for the last six years.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 10, 2025

Trump orders Section 301 investigation on Brazil

The U.S. also will levy 50% tariffs on the country starting Aug. 1, the president said Wednesday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 9, 2025

Trump says copper, pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very soon’

The stated levies, including 50% for copper, would add to the list of sector-specific tariffs the Trump administration has introduced this year.

By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025

Giant Eagle continues push to optimize, integrate warehouse workflows

The grocery retailer plans to adopt the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform at all of its distribution centers by September.

By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025

The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era

Cost accounting can more accurately assess the impact of tariffs at the item level, one expert said.

By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2025

Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others

The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in mostly identical letters shared by the president.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 12, 2025

US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 7, 2025

US, Vietnam reach trade deal, Trump says

Stateside imports from Vietnam will be subject to a 20% tariff under the agreement, the president announced Wednesday.

By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2025

Nike fights $1B tariff hit with sourcing shifts, price hikes

The sneaker giant has a four-pronged approach to mitigating tariffs that it will implement throughout fiscal 2026.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2025

US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • July 1, 2025

Premium Guard opens distribution hub in West Virginia

The auto parts maker’s 377,000-square-foot facility is expected to bolster the company’s North American logistics network for faster customer deliveries.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 1, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025

As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025