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Prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Middle East conflict escalates: PMI
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the second month in a row, driven by new orders and backlog growth, as tariffs and rising oil prices inject uncertainty.
By Nathan Owens • March 2, 2026 -
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Why sourcing shifts are easier said than done when battling tariffs
Brooklinen COO Rachel Levy outlined supply chain complexities that emerge from using U.S.-grown cotton during a Manifest 2026 panel.
By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2026 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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Newell Brands leans on tariff playbook again in 2026
The Yankee Candle parent company is doubling down on strategies like sourcing shifts and automation to navigate a tariff impact of $130 million in 2026.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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ALAN leader: lessons learned from nearly 20 years of crisis response
Kathy Fulton, who stepped into the role of executive director at American Logistics Aid Network after a tragedy, emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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Applied Materials to pay $252.5M to settle export violations
The semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker’s penalty is the second-highest the Bureau of Industry and Security ever imposed.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 25, 2026 -
Hormel taps Hershey veteran as chief supply chain officer
Will Bonifant will oversee the branded food company’s global supply chain, including manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, effective March 9.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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Manufacturers look for certainty following Supreme Court’s tariff decision
Industry organizations stressed the need for a more targeted approach to tariffs as the president leverages other authorities to conduct his trade agenda.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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FedEx sues US for refunds on Trump tariffs
The carrier's lawsuit comes after a Supreme Court decision invalidated duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
By Max Garland • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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REI, Arlon Graphics lean on agility, trusted partners in supply shocks
Tight ties with finance and IT are also critical to riding out supply chain disruptions, company executives said.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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‘A deal is a deal’: EU halts US pact over Trump’s new global tariff
The bloc said it needed “full clarity” on the United States’ tariff plans after a Supreme Court ruling last week struck down many levies.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further
The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.
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US, Indonesia formalize reciprocal trade agreement
The pact would cement 19% tariffs on goods from Indonesia, but a Supreme Court ruling Friday puts the deal and others like it into question.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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Amazon expands carbon credit offerings to help suppliers cut emissions
The company will now offer lower-carbon fuel inset credits and super pollutant refrigerant destruction credits through its Sustainable Exchange resource hub.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsSupreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers
In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 20, 2026 -
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Stellantis names former GM exec to lead purchasing and supplier quality for North America
Marcelo Conti spent the past 11 years at General Motors, most recently as the automaker’s head of purchasing for interior, exterior and thermal products.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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4 fashion supply chain trends to watch in 2026
As trade uncertainty continues to strain sourcing, companies will lean on cost-management strategies and AI-fueled efficiencies.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Toast, Instacart launch just-in-time supply tool
Restaurants will be able to place Instacart Business orders through Toast’s platforms, offering a stopgap option when unexpected supply chain issues hit.
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Nordstrom builds sourcing strategy, spend visibility with AI
The retailer would benefit from an AI solution for sourcing agility and resiliency, Chief Procurement Officer Karoline Dygas said at Manifest 2026.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 18, 2026 -
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Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant
The facility, which will also produce packaged meats, will replace a more than 100-year-old plant in South Dakota and provide “significant efficiency gains.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 18, 2026 -
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AI fueled massive surge in fraud losses last year, study finds
AI fraud has now outpaced traditional fraud, signaling a major shift in the threat landscape, according to the research.
By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Together for Sustainability (TfS)Beyond compliance: How primary carbon data drives smarter sourcing
Through its Scope 3 Program, Together for Sustainability (TfS) is helping chemical companies and suppliers shift from estimates to evidence.
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Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford
Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers
The proposed increase from 55% calls for nearly all charger materials, including iron and steel, to be made in the U.S. to receive federal funding.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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US commits to 15% tariff limit for Taiwan goods
The two countries came to terms on a pact that would also reduce levies on most U.S. goods entering Taiwan and facilitate agricultural and industrial trade.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Campbell’s to shutter Cape Cod potato chip plant
The company plans to shift production at the Massachusetts site, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, to other facilities to boost efficiency.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2026
