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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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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
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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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.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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 -
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JM Smucker overhauls supply chain leadership
The Milkbone maker named Rob Ferguson its new chief product supply officer after eliminating the COO role and announcing the retirement of several other supply chain executives.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2026 -
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US inks deal with Bangladesh to reduce tariffs
The Trump administration plans to cut levies on imports from Bangladesh to 19% and consider the removal of tariffs for certain goods, including textiles and apparel.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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US, trading partners forge pacts to lock in critical minerals
The EU, Japan and Mexico pledged to cooperate with the U.S. on mining, processing and stockpiling minerals essential to the countries’ industries and economies.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump preps for tariffs on Iran’s trading partners
The president, who previously threatened 25% levies on countries "doing business" with Iran, is tasking cabinet officials with assessing the need for such duties.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Commerce hits China, Vietnam with duties for molded fiber products
Some producers could face duties of up to 540% on certain molded fiber bowls, clamshells and other products, according to the American Molded Fiber Coalition.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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US formalizes trade framework deals with Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala
The pacts solidify tariff exemptions, including for goods from Guatemala and El Salvador abiding by the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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EU renews efforts to advance US tariff deal after Trump reverses threats
The bloc will continue work on the framework pact after U.S. President Donald Trump rescinded plans to enact levies to advance his campaign to annex Greenland.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Eli Lilly plans $3.5B weight-loss drug factory
The Pennsylvania facility, part of a larger initiative to boost U.S. operations, will help the company meet increasing demand, according to CEO David Ricks.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements
Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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Trump launches $12B critical mineral reserve to curb foreign reliance
The federal initiative will build the stockpile with government-backed financing and private partners to protect key U.S. industries from supply shocks.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsUS, India reach framework deal to lower tariffs
The two countries “will promptly implement” the pact that would lower levies on goods from India to 18%, according to a joint statement from the White House.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 8, 2026 -
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Manufacturing sector expands in January, reaching highest point in four years: PMI
Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Q&APepsiCo exec: Mentorship, development pave supply chain career paths
Industry leaders play a critical role in removing barriers and encouraging inclusivity, according to SVP of Field Supply Chain Darcy Arata.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Deep DiveTop supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026
Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.
By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026
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