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    Sustainable fast fashion: paradox or possibility?

    Fast fashion brands like H&M, Zara and Shein are loud about their sustainability goals and achievements. But their business models pose an inherent contradiction, experts say.

    By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 30, 2026
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    Mars hikes sustainably sourced cocoa but falls short of 2025 100% goal

    The candy and pet care maker’s suppliers sourced 98% of cocoa through a responsible sourcing program in 2025.

    By • Sept. 30, 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
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    Electrolux appoints chief procurement officer

    Daniele Rossi will lead sourcing with a focus on working with direct-material suppliers to co-develop sustainable products, the home appliance manufacturer said.

    By • Sept. 29, 2026
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    3 CPGs discuss automation, sourcing and logistics risks

    At a Barclays conference this month, Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark flagged rising material and freight costs, while Procter & Gamble gave a Supply Chain 3.0 update.

    By • Sept. 29, 2026
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    US-China trade board carves path for tariff relief on $60B of goods

    The board has proposed lower tariffs on U.S.-bound household goods and toys, but the White House did not specify reduction amounts or an implementation date.

    By • Sept. 28, 2026
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    6 food manufacturers talk supply chain tactics

    General Mills, Nestlé and more discussed how they are cutting operational costs, navigating uneven freight rates and sharpening demand forecasting at a Barclays conference.

    By • Sept. 25, 2026
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    Companies channel IEEPA tariff refunds into their coffers, Atlanta Fed says

    While most firms are keeping the returned cash, the institution said “a nontrivial portion” of refunds is being used to benefit customers and employees.

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    US, China to extend trade war truce by 2 months

    The pact reached last year to lower tariffs and suspend other trade actions will stay in effect until Jan. 10, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News.

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    Q&A

    Want a smart tariff strategy? Lawyer tells CFOs to go back to basics

    Executives should be mindful that earnings calls are effectively a “voluntary deposition,” Terence Lau, dean of Syracuse University’s College of Law, said.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 24, 2026
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    Plastics get pulled into tariff turmoil

    “Depending on the size of the converter and your influence over the supply chain, there’s probably a lot of confusion,” said a Rabobank packaging and logistics analyst.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 23, 2026
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    Ocean Spray names chief supply chain officer

    Brad Hartzell wades into the role leading operations for the company behind Craisins with 25 years of experience.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
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    Electronics manufacturers fret over extreme heat disruptions

    High temperatures are delaying supplier deliveries and hobbling productivity in the process, per the Global Electronics Association.

    By • Sept. 22, 2026
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    P.F. Chang’s renews tech partnership to sharpen inventory management, purchasing

    Through an extended partnership with ArrowStream, the restaurant operator will continue to manage inventory and supply contracts while monitoring spending.

    By • Sept. 22, 2026
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    Mondelēz names new chief procurement officer as cocoa market stabilizes

    Formerly SVP of cocoa enterprise, Zakaria Dahkoun took over the role in August as the company sees better supply security for the key ingredient.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026
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    International taps automotive sourcing veteran to lead procurement

    Sebastian Leger will lead the truck and bus maker’s global operations, including strategy and supplier partnerships.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026
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    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 • Sept. 18, 2026
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    CBP to expand IEEPA tariff processing in October

    The agency plans to make certain finally liquidated entries eligible for reimbursements, starting Oct. 6.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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    Manufacturing slows from 4-year high as prices rise

    Demand for manufactured goods, while “resilient for now,” will “likely wobble as output prices rise further,” Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief U.S. Economist Samuel Tombs said.

    By Jim Tyson • Sept. 16, 2026
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    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 • Sept. 16, 2026
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    HPE combats memory constraints with supplier help, better forecasting

    The company is pushing to meet AI server demand by signing multiyear pacts to reduce lead times and improve backlog conversion, EVP and CFO Marie Myers said.

    By • Sept. 15, 2026
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    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
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    CBP: Shippers could lose import privileges if customs info is wrong

    The agency will void the right to bring merchandise into the U.S for shippers with inaccurate information on file, starting Sept. 18.

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    Dell faces widening supply shortages as high AI demand persists

    “Welcome to the life of a supply chain person at Dell. This is what we do, chasing parts. We love it,” COO Jeffrey Clarke said.

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
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    Why Hyundai is raising its local sourcing goal in North America

    The company plans to source 80% of parts for vehicle manufacturing in the region from local suppliers by 2030, President and CEO José Muñoz said. 

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
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    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 • Sept. 9, 2026