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  • Woman vacuums an off-white rug in a living room
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    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 May 5, 2026
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    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 May 1, 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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    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
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    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 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 Updated May 4, 2026
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    Fed holds main rate steady, notes risks to jobs, inflation from Iran war

    Jerome Powell said after the end of his term as Federal Reserve Chair in May he will remain on the board as a governor to help ensure the Fed is free of political interference.

    By Jim Tyson • April 30, 2026
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    Amazon Web Services unveils agentic AI supply chain tool

    Amazon Connect Decisions combines more than 25 specialized tools to centralize data, triage alerts and translate demand forecasts. 

    By April 28, 2026
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    Gap targets improved traceability operations, data collection

    The retailer aims to enhance coordination with suppliers using an AI layer from supply chain software company Inspectorio.

    By April 28, 2026
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    Uber Freight director: A mentor is a springboard toward success

    Gaining workplace visibility by demonstrating skills and productivity is also critical for career development, according to Olivia Hu, senior director of autonomous trucking and electrification.

    By April 28, 2026
  • Iranians protest against attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States on February 28, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel and regional U.S. military sites in response to today's attacks, in which the U.S. and Israel struck a series of locations across the country.
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    Iran war slows growth in services, manufacturing: S&P Global

    Worries about war-induced inflation, supply bottlenecks, the cost of living and government policy have eroded sentiments among services companies, S&P Global said.

    By Jim Tyson • April 27, 2026
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    Burlington builds automated, 2M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

    The retailer expects to open the facility in 2028 and says the addition will help speed up operations.

    By April 27, 2026
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    Lululemon touts inventory wins from SKU cuts, rebalancing

    The apparel brand predicts that inventory will be flat on a unit basis this year as it continues to tangle with tariff headwinds. 

    By April 27, 2026
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    A generational shift to fixing supply chain disruptions

    Tariffs and trade wars are painful, but companies that use the disruption to build something better will come out stronger.

    April 27, 2026
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    Lowe’s taps tech to unify inventory planning, replenishment

    The retailer is expanding its partnership with Relex Solutions to improve in-stock levels using an AI-driven platform to analyze demand trends and positioning.

    By April 24, 2026
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    Ahold Delhaize USA joins Responsible Labor Initiative

    The supermarket chain will help tackle human rights risks in global food and beverage supply chains as a member of the international group.

    By Sam Silverstein • April 23, 2026
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    WD-40 deploys AI in supply chain, business processes

    The household chemicals company is implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce and Atlas.

    By April 22, 2026
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    Amazon to renovate Florida facility, prompting temporary closure

    The fulfillment center is expected to reopen in mid-to-late 2028, employing more than 1,000 people, an Amazon spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.

    By April 21, 2026
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    Dollar General names VP of supply chain optimization

    In addition to appointing Matt Lucas to guide improvements in the retailer's supply chain network, Kyle Gorman was promoted to VP of distribution.

    By April 21, 2026
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    4 tech tools food brands are using to enhance inventory, demand planning

    Companies are leveraging digital twins and planning systems to provide greater visibility into their supply chains, according to industry experts.

    By April 20, 2026
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    Pandora upgrades WMS as part of supply chain tech overhaul

    The jeweler plans to implement Hardis Supply Chain’s cloud-based software at its North America distribution center this summer as part of a larger supply chain overhaul.

    By April 20, 2026
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    Rethinking supply chain strategy in uncertain times: How to build a more adaptable fulfillment network

    Adaptability is the new advantage in fulfillment strategy. Here’s how to build it.

    By Brian Mattingly, Executive Vice President, Operations at Saddle Creek Logistics Services • April 20, 2026
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    The capacity crunch: How modular platforms and buildings are outperforming concrete construction

    Add loading capacity 10x faster than construction with Dockzilla’s Modular Platforms & Buildings.​

    April 20, 2026
  • In an aerial view, shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Oakland on August 01, 2025 in Oakland, California. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his August 1 deadline for trade deals will not be extended and sweeping tariffs will be imposed on certain countries beginning today.
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    What to know about CBP’s tariff refund process launching Monday

    The successful recouping of funds paid for International Emergency Economic Powers Act levies will hinge on documentation quality and cross-functional coordination, one expert said. 

    By Alexei Alexis • April 17, 2026
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    Home Depot eyes same-day, next-day delivery site in New York

    The potential distribution center in Yaphank, which the retailer is seeking a tax break for, would be part of its wider supply chain investment strategy.

    By April 17, 2026
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    Home Depot acquires warehouse tech firm to boost fulfillment strategy

    The deal follows a distribution center pilot with Simpl Automation, which resulted in faster pick speeds and fewer product touches.

    By April 16, 2026