Procurement: Page 11


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    Trump tariffs

    Trump threatens up to 35% tariffs on Japan

    The president said he doesn't expect a U.S.-Japan deal before country-specific duties are reinstated next week.

    By July 2, 2025
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    Nike fights $1B tariff hit with sourcing shifts, price hikes

    The sneaker giant has a four-pronged approach to mitigating tariffs that it will implement throughout fiscal 2026.

    By July 2, 2025
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    Trendline

    Supply Chain Technology Adoption

    Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

    Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

    By Nathan Owens • July 1, 2025
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    ‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

    Fashion companies should embrace electrification powered by renewable energy to more effectively cut emissions in apparel supply chains, per NewClimate Institute.

    By Lauren Schenkman • July 1, 2025
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    Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025

    As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

    By Updated June 30, 2025
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    Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy

    The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.

    By June 30, 2025
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    JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

    The food and beverage company faces import fee exposure in direct materials, product exports and capital items used in manufacturing. 

    By June 26, 2025
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    Fed on hold to see if tariff-induced inflation persists, Powell says

    “A majority of my committee has said that they do expect to cut rates between now and the end of the year,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.

    By Jim Tyson • June 26, 2025
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    Nestlé’s coffee brand surpasses sustainable sourcing goal for 2025

    Nescafé procured 32% of its coffee from farmers that adopted regenerative agriculture practices last year, eclipsing a 20% target.

    By Zoya Mirza • June 25, 2025
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    Cargill invests $90M to automate Colorado beef plant

    The technology will help preserve more meat per cow as the U.S. experiences a significant cattle shortage.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2025
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    Clorox to replace 25-year-old tech with new ERP

    The household products manufacturer is building inventory at its retailers as a buffer while it transitions its system.

    By June 23, 2025
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    Lucid’s strategy to strengthen supply chain means using fewer parts

    "Doing more with less is at the heart of sustainability and at the heart of resilience," VP of Engineering James Hawkins said.

    By June 23, 2025
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    Sponsored by Amazon Business

    The future of procurement: Core competencies, new abilities

    Procurement is no longer a back-office function—it’s a key competitive advantage.

    June 23, 2025
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    Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover

    Through the deal, under which President Donald Trump has approval over facility closures, Nippon aims to circumvent tariffs with a stronger U.S. foothold.

    By June 20, 2025
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    Canada threatens further tariffs on US steel, aluminum

    The exact new rate will depend on progress made towards a tariff deal with the Trump administration as of July 21.

    By June 20, 2025
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    Nintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.

    The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.

    By June 18, 2025
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    P&G aims for resiliency with supply chain redesign

    The initiative, which will include right-sizing production and discontinuing some brands, is expected to yield $1.5 billion in annual savings.

    By June 17, 2025
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    The right tools bring structure to supply chain decarbonization efforts. Bernd Dittrich via Unsplash.

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    Why supply chain emissions remain disconnected from climate goals

    Fragmented data, limited tools and low alignment are slowing supply chain decarbonization.

    By Mingi Lim (Head of Platform Services, CnerG) and Kate Roh (Head of Global Markets, CnerG) • June 16, 2025
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    US, UK implement trade deal

    The two countries formally enacted previous agreements, including a 10% tariff for a quota of 100,000 U.K. car imports. 

    By Updated June 17, 2025
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    US steel tariffs now include refrigerators, dishwashers

    The steel and aluminum content of several household appliances will be subject to 50% duties starting June 23.

    By Robert Freedman , June 16, 2025
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    5 tips for tariff mitigation

    Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics companies can use to blunt the impact of import duties. 

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 13, 2025
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    Campbell’s turns to suppliers to help ease tariff costs

    The global food conglomerate's strategy also includes alternative sourcing, product cost optimization and, possibly, higher prices.

    By June 13, 2025
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    HP responds quickly to tariff shock

    The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.

    By June 12, 2025
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    Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather

    The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.

    By Lara Ewen • June 12, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.

    Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.

    By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2025