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    Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

    The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Ford, SK On dissolving BlueOval SK battery joint venture

    The automaker’s planned investment in the joint venture was the largest-ever manufacturing commitment in company history, Ford said in 2021.

    By • Dec. 18, 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
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    Victoria’s Secret faces merchandise glut from ocean freight shift

    The retailer is shifting to maritime shipping instead of air freight to fight tariffs, which is increasing inventory levels.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
  • A U.S. flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on Sept. 26, 2025.
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    Manufacturers plan price hikes over reshoring to combat tariff effects

    Industry leaders are displaying “slight optimism” for next year, with increased projections for revenue and capital spending as trade uncertainty settles, according to ISM’s Supply Chain Planning Forecast.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Semiconductor industry most concerned by tariffs, trade policy: KPMG

    For the first time, supply chain issues overtook talent as industry leaders’ top concern, according to the advisory firm’s 21st annual Global Semiconductor Outlook.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact

    Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.

    By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Nissan names VP to oversee US manufacturing overhaul

    Victor Taylor will lead operational changes across all three of Nissan's U.S. plants while leading the automaker’s supply chain and production engineering.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    Cold-chain packaging companies adapt as dry ice supply falters

    Tight supply of the CO2 used to make dry ice is creating ripple effects across supply chains. Packaging suppliers are stepping up with cold-chain innovations to address the trend and to improve safety and sustainability.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2025
  • Three mannequins stand inside a Gap clothing store.
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    Gap expects tariff mitigation to start paying off next year

    The apparel brand will continue to lean on sourcing adjustments and targeted price hikes to offset the impact of levies, according to CFO Katrina O’Connell.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
  • The Kellogg's World Headquarters is shown on June 21, 2022 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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    Food giant Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions

    The deal with Varaha will transition 12,500 acres of corn farms in the food manufacturer’s supply chain to sustainable practices to reduce around 100,000 tons of CO2.

    By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Trade groups urge swift USMCA renewal with key sector revisions

    Organizations representing auto parts makers to consumer brands are pushing for duty-free trade and stronger cross-border economic ties.

    By • Dec. 11, 2025
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    US to impose 15% tariff on Nicaragua for human rights concerns

    The Trump administration plans to phase in the levy over two years, starting on Jan. 1, 2027, citing findings from a Section 301 probe. 

    By • Dec. 11, 2025
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    Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts one cut in 2026

    Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 11, 2025
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    Hormel Foods turns to pricing, supply chain revamp to battle meat inflation

    The global branded food company expects beef costs to remain high throughout fiscal 2026 while pork costs ease.

    By • Dec. 10, 2025
  • Packages of Dunkin' Donuts and Folgers coffee are displayed on a shelf at a grocery store.
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    JM Smucker cancels new coffee price hikes after tariffs lifted

    The food and beverage maker expects a less volatile coffee market in the future after the Trump administration exempted the commodity from levies.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
  • President Donald Trump at the White House on Dec. 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico goods

    The U.S. president said he would install the levies due to Mexico’s non-compliance with a treaty governing water flow between the countries.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
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    Trump orders investigation into food supply chains for possible price fixing

    Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2025
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    Mango taps AI for sourcing quality, compliance

    Using Inspectorio’s software, the retailer can digitize and standardize lab-testing analytics to drive supply chain improvements.

    By • Dec. 8, 2025
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    Nexperia spat shows automotive supply chains vulnerable to geopolitics

    Manufacturers must guard against production disruptions from other international dustups, says Moody’s Supply Chain Director Sapna Amlani.

    By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2025
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    US Energy Department offers $134M to boost rare earth recovery projects

    The agency plans to fund efforts to draw rare earth metals from discarded electronics and other sources to strengthen the domestic critical mineral supply chain.

    By • Dec. 5, 2025
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    How Tyson is tackling tight beef, pork supplies

    The food manufacturer has leaned on value-added products and operational efficiencies to offset supply challenges.

    By • Dec. 4, 2025
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    Stanley Black & Decker names global chief supply chain officer

    Agustin Lopez Diaz will assume the role on Dec. 15 as the toolmaker continues to employ efforts to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    Costco sues Trump administration for tariff refund

    The retail giant is calling for funds to be returned as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of certain levies imposed by President Donald Trump.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    La-Z-Boy volumes remain steady after tariff-driven price hike

    The furniture maker expects current pricing to hold despite the Trump administration's plans to raise tariffs on upholstered furniture on Jan. 1.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
  • Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard testifying at a U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee hearing on November 18.
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    US robotics maker urges manufacturing reforms, citing cost concerns

    Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard said at a recent congressional hearing that inexpensive robots from China will flood the U.S. market unless action is taken.

    By Nathan Owens • Dec. 2, 2025