Procurement

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    JM Smucker eyes margin boost with lower green coffee commodity costs

    The Folgers coffee maker introduced temporary price reductions due to the lower input costs, but stopped short of permanent cuts.

    By • June 25, 2026
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    Manufacturing grows at fastest rate since 2021 amid big job cuts

    S&P Global flagged “an ongoing bifurcation of the economy, with sluggish service sector growth contrasting with an increasingly solid manufacturing expansion.”

    By Jim Tyson • June 25, 2026
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    AI in Supply Chain Management

    Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    FedEx to send tariff refunds to customers starting in August

    The carrier will prioritize returning duties first to shippers that opt in to sharing shipment and refund data with vendor partners.

    By • June 25, 2026
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    Kroger is working with suppliers to optimize costs

    The grocery retailer is pushing negotiations and intentionally leveraging direct sourcing to optimize the cost of goods.

    By • June 24, 2026
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    J&J commits $1B to expand contact lens production in Florida

    The investment will add J&J’s manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities to meet growing demand for its contact lenses.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • June 24, 2026
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    How low T-shirt pricing impacts supplier labor conditions

    Despite inflation, reduced costs for the apparel staple spur negative consequences for workers’ wages and safety, per nonprofits Clean Clothes Campaign and Public Eye.

    By Lauren Schenkman • June 23, 2026
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    Manufacturers balance costs, inventory amid uncertain rate environment

    As companies watch to see if the Federal Reserve may change its posture on interest rates later in the year, and ripple effects from the Middle East continue, they’re getting more comfortable navigating the complexity.

    By Keesa Schreane • June 23, 2026
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    Steel, aluminum makers face records gauntlet for new US tariff exemptions

    Canada and Mexico manufacturers must commit to verifiable U.S. capacity expansion and maintain meticulous, traceable records to qualify for reduced Section 232 tariffs.

    By • June 23, 2026
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    US launches Section 301 probe into Germany over drug pricing policies

    The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating whether the European country's practices shift research costs on to Americans.

    By • June 22, 2026
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    Harley-Davidson to reshore Revolution Max engine production

    The company will also bring manufacturing of its Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster models, which the engine powers, to its Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities as part of its financial recovery and growth strategy. 

    By • June 22, 2026
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    BJ’s Wholesale Club uses tariff refunds to cut prices

    The rebates helped reduce overall retail prices by about half a percentage point.

    By • June 18, 2026
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    Fed ends bias toward more easing, holds benchmark rate steady

    Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh repeatedly said the central bank’s monetary policy committee will push down inflation toward its 2% goal.

    By Jim Tyson • June 18, 2026
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    Inside Bristol Myers’ AI-powered procurement overhaul

    The pharmaceutical giant cut procurement timelines from months to weeks while challenging conventional wisdom on AI data readiness.

    By Alexei Alexis • June 17, 2026
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    Trump is shaking up customs rules. What should shippers know?

    Companies must evaluate their importer of record arrangements and ensure they have deep levels of supply chain visibility ahead of the changes, experts said.

    By • June 16, 2026
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    EU gives final approval to install US tariff deal

    The bloc plans to remove tariffs and begin providing preferential market access for a range of U.S. goods by the end of the month, EU officials told Supply Chain Dive.

    By • Updated 14 hours ago
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    Federal court temporarily upholds Trump’s 10% global tariff

    The federal appeals court blocked a previous order stopping collection of the duties for two importers and the state of Washington until an appeal is completed.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    Dell, HPE server supply upended by memory crunch

    Despite similar challenges, the two computer makers are using different strategies to battle supply constraints, including passing costs on to customers.

    By • June 11, 2026
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    Inflation jumps 4.2%, spurred by war-induced surge in energy prices

    Rising prices have begun to erode gains in real wages in recent years and weaken consumer purchasing power for all goods and services.

    By Jim Tyson • June 11, 2026
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    Tariff refunds may soon cover more entries — but not without a fight

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection could return funds by the end of July for finally liquidated entries, although it may depend on an appeal by the federal government.

    By • Updated June 24, 2026
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    Razor reshapes supply chain to weather Trump-era China tariffs

    The scooter company went from paying import duties to shifting the burden onto manufacturers, per Bryan Wood, VP of global supply chain.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    How Gong cha overhauled its supply chain for US growth

    The bubble tea brand has standardized its supply chain playbook by moving to a direct franchising system, according to Alan Davis, director of supply chain for the Americas.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Steel imports down 30% in 2026 as tariffs bolster US production

    Raw and finished steel reached 1.87 million net tons for the month of April, driven by increased imports of tin plate, metallic coatings and other goods, according to census data.

    By Nathan Owens • June 9, 2026
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    DOJ appeal throws fresh uncertainty into tariff refund process

    “The endgame is clear: The government is trying to keep as much of the remaining money as possible,” said Reed Smith attorney Michael Lowell.

    By Alexei Alexis • June 8, 2026
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    Deere recovers $272M in tariff refunds

    All told, the farm equipment manufacturer still expects about $900 million in net tariff costs for the current fiscal year, executives said.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Trump admin appeals aspects of tariff refund order

    The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.

    By • Updated June 3, 2026