Demand ticks up as manufacturers pin hopes on Trump administration: PMI

Despite concerns about potential tariffs, manufacturers expect growth in 2025.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 3, 2025

Trump is promising new tariffs. How should companies be preparing?

Retailers and manufacturers that emphasize optionality in their supply chains will be best equipped to navigate a shifting trade landscape, experts say.

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 2, 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

Exploring the de minimis exemption’s role in supply chains

The provision has come under fire in recent years, with any potential changes likely impacting manufacturing, parcel shipping and air cargo operations.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 2, 2025

Over 100 fashion brand supply chains linked to oil, gas fracking in Texas

Old Navy, H&M and Adidas were among the 107 companies reported to be using textile materials generated by petrochemicals linked to the Permian Basin, per Stand.earth.  

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 2, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors reduces China reliance by 20%

The sports retailer continues to diversify its sourcing base as it plans for possible tariff hikes under the Trump administration. 

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 2, 2025

Southern Glazer’s sued by FTC for pricing discrimination

The agency's complaint alleges the alcohol distributor has withheld volume discounts to smaller retailers while favoring larger chain stores since 2018.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 19, 2024

‘In the trenches’: CH Robinson CEO shares views on tariffs, nearshoring

The brokerage giant, heavily involved in U.S.-Mexico truckload crossings, is focused on helping customers navigate potential changes in cross-border trade, CEO Dave Bozeman said.

By David Taube • Dec. 18, 2024

Drug Supply Chain Security Act: How Cencora supports compliance

The drug distributor is helping manufacturers tackle compliance with the long-awaited law's implementation.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 17, 2024

Costco to ‘pull forward’ inventory buys amid tariff uncertainty

“In general, of course, tariffs raise costs so that’s not something that we see as a positive,” CFO Gary Millerchip said on a Dec. 12 earnings call.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 13, 2024

2024’s top procurement insights

Tariff mitigation and the de minimis debate dominated sourcing discussions this year.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2024

Biden unveils fresh China tariff hikes

The duties will target critical solar energy inputs, including wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products, beginning Jan. 1.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 11, 2024

Smithfield to sell 150K hogs, re-establishing independent supplier

The deal allows Murphy Family Ventures to become an independent producer again while reducing Smithfield's livestock footprint.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2024

La-Z-Boy ‘positioned relatively well’ ahead of China tariffs

But proposed tariffs on Mexico could have a larger impact on the furniture retailer's supply chain.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 10, 2024

Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs

Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2024

Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal

The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods to dust off tariff playbook from first Trump presidency

The sports retailer's CFO said the company is well-positioned thanks in part to reduced exposure to China.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 5, 2024

Trump taps Peter Navarro as lead trade adviser

The former Trump administration official will return to the White House to advance the president-elect's trade and manufacturing agendas.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 4, 2024

L’Oréal Groupe spearheads supplier decarbonization fund

The Solstice program will help SMEs access funding to advance scope 3 commitments.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 4, 2024

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS countries

The president-elect vowed to levy the duties if the contingent tries to replace the U.S. dollar's role in international trade.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 2, 2024

Manufacturing ‘neared stabilization’ in November: PMI

Companies are preparing for growth under a second Trump administration, even as the threat of tariffs causes some uncertainty.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 2, 2024

TJX: Tariffs provide buying opportunities

Vendors bringing in goods early to minimize risk could create an inventory surplus for the company to snatch up at favorable prices.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2024

Trump taps Jamieson Greer as USTR

The international trade lawyer would lead the agency as the new administration embarks on an aggressive tariff agenda against China and other countries. 

By Kate Magill • Nov. 27, 2024

Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024

‘Everything is on the table’: Williams-Sonoma preps for tariff hikes

The home products retailer mapped out a category-by-category plan to reduce sourcing from China, its CFO said on an earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 25, 2024

Tariff concerns loom over construction material pricing

Potential trade policy changes under the incoming Trump administration could raise costs for a wide range of materials, economists say.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 21, 2024