Procurement


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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
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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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    Trump tariffs

    US eyes new tariffs for China, EU, Mexico and more after labor probes

    The potential levies of either 10% or 12.5% would apply to 60 trading partners, although the proposal listed several product exemptions.

    By June 3, 2026
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    USTR floats 25% tariff on Brazil imports

    The agency proposed the levy as a result of a Section 301 investigation launched last year, with a public hearing set for July 6.

    By June 2, 2026
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    Trump further tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs

    A greater range of industrial and agricultural equipment made with the metals will temporarily face a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, per the White House.

    By June 2, 2026
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    US manufacturing expands to highest level since May 2022: PMI

    “Companies are still holding back because of uncertainty, but they’re holding back less," Susan Spence, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said during a media call on Monday.

    By Jeffrey Kinney • June 1, 2026
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    USTR initiates Section 301 probe of Vietnam

    The White House’s investigation, frequently used as a precursor to tariffs, will evaluate the country’s intellectual property acts, policies and practices.

    By May 29, 2026
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    US sets Taiwan tariffs at 15% on auto parts, wood, aircraft parts

    The finalized agreement is narrowly focused on Section 232 tariffs, as outlined in a January framework accord with Taiwan.

    By May 29, 2026
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    E.l.f expects $58.5M in tariff refunds to fuel price cuts

    In its last fiscal year, the beauty brand grappled with a roughly 55% tariff rate, which drove the need for price adjustments.

    By May 28, 2026
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    Walmart ties expected tariff refunds to price strategy amid cost pressures

    CFO John David Rainey said potential recoveries would be directed toward lowering prices as fuel costs pressure consumers.

    By Alexei Alexis • May 28, 2026
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    SharkNinja leverages production flexibility to mitigate tariffs

    The household appliance maker taps multiple factories for its top SKUs, giving it room to maneuver on costs, CEO Mark Barrocas said.

    By May 28, 2026
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    CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B

    As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.

    By May 26, 2026
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    J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution

    The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.

    By May 22, 2026
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    Procurement leaders urge incremental AI adoption to avoid heavy spend

    Managing the cost of using AI rests on starting low-risk pilots and scaling the technology slowly, executives said at the Institute for Supply Management World 2026 conference.

    By May 21, 2026
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    Danone to close plant-based dairy facility in New Jersey

    The Silk and So Delicious manufacturer said 114 workers will be laid off and production will be reassigned to other U.S. facilities.

    By Christopher Doering • May 21, 2026
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    EU lawmakers back US trade pact with built-in safeguards

    The European Parliament and EU Council agreed to eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, retaining the power to suspend cuts if Washington exceeds the agreed-upon duties.

    By May 20, 2026
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    Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs

    The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to "save quite a bit of money," EVP, COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.

    By May 19, 2026
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    Producer prices jump to 3-year high, spurred by war shortages

    As the Iran war upped oil prices, transportation and warehousing costs rose 5% in April and wholesale energy prices rocketed 7.8%, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    By Jim Tyson • May 19, 2026
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    US and China to establish trade board, tout agriculture commitments

    The two countries will use the board to manage bilateral trade for certain goods, and they also aim to resolve some non-tariff barriers in agriculture.

    By May 18, 2026
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    NAM calls for making the USMCA even more manufacturing friendly

    The “most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history” can still be enhanced during negotiations at the six-year mark with process improvements, the National Association of Manufacturers said in a new report.

    By Jeffrey Kinney • May 18, 2026
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    O’Reilly broadens supplier base with private label push

    The auto parts retailer said prioritizing its store-branded portfolio improves sourcing and product control as supply constraints emerge.

    By May 15, 2026
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    Plastic packaging suppliers raise red flags over Iran war impact

    The conflict is causing supply disruptions and price increases, and renormalization isn’t expected until 2027 at the earliest, experts say. 

    By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2026
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    FedEx advances ServiceNow partnership with procurement integration

    Network insights from the logistics giant will help enable data-driven supplier management and boost visibility, per a news release.

    By May 14, 2026
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    4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs

    The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.

    By May 14, 2026
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    General Motors sourcing 100% renewable energy for US operations

    The company claims it is the first U.S. automaker to reach the milestone for U.S. operations and said it matched 70% of its global electricity use with renewables in 2025.

    By Zoya Mirza • May 14, 2026