Apple expands US supplier network for iPhone materials, components

The company added a new titanium supplier and expanded its partnership with an advanced film maker as part of a $600 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 21, 2026

Texas sues Nestlé’s Gerber over alleged heavy metals in baby food

Gerber says it employs “careful ingredient sourcing, supplier requirements, testing and quality controls" to reduce heavy metal levels in its products.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 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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How Whataburger’s CSCO diversified suppliers to curb inflation — and fought fires along the way

The burger chain has worked to diversify its partner network, as well as tackle the rising cost of beef and diesel fuel.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 20, 2026

Bluffworks targets lower fulfillment costs after provider switch

The travel apparel brand’s CEO spoke to Supply Chain Dive on making the switch to Cart.com after invoicing failures from its previous fulfillment partner.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 20, 2026

Modelo, Pacifico maker stabilizes beer inventory following undersupply

Constellation Brands had overcorrected supply to match weaker-than-expected consumer demand, particularly among Hispanic consumers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 20, 2026

Few major apparel brands pay garment workers a living wage: report

Out of 110 clothing brands — including Adidas, Chanel and Zara — only four disclose workers’ wage levels at garment factories in their supply chains, a new report from Clean Clothes Campaign found.

By Lauren Schenkman • Oct. 19, 2026

FMC proposes fees on Spanish-flagged vessels, import restrictions

The Federal Maritime Commission wants to impose a $200,000 per-voyage fee on Spanish-flagged vessels and restrict certain goods from the country.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 16, 2026

5 trends defining consumer electronics supply chains

Fighting the memory supply crisis is front and center, pushing companies to refine planning practices and rethink product mix and logistics tactics.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 15, 2026

How UNFI tackles higher fuel prices

The wholesale food distributor is managing surging diesel costs by hedging and using an AI platform to optimize routes.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2026

Why Yum! Brands is deepening supplier relationships

The restaurant company has built a network of suppliers that are “ready to flex with us” if disruption strikes, Chief Supply Chain Officer Eric Craft said.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 14, 2026

Has Washington’s approach to manufacturing incentives really changed?

In addition to tariffs, the Trump administration has taken a more sector-specific approach to incentives compared to the Biden administration. A recent Department of Commerce report laid out the current tools available.

By Keesa Schreane • Oct. 14, 2026

Taylor Farms halts central Mexico sourcing after Cyclospora outbreak

The company will no longer harvest and process lettuce from the region between May and August, a period the CDC deems the cyclosporiasis season.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 13, 2026

BD strikes supply chain pact with Trump administration

BD plans to increase U.S. production of essential medical consumables in exchange for relief from future tariffs on its products.

By Susan Kelly • Oct. 12, 2026

5 steps to a resilient supply chain

Strong supply chains aren't lucky. They're built for resilience. Here's how you can be too.

By Justin Robarge | Director of Trade Compliance at Fastenal • Oct. 12, 2026

Port of Mobile reopens after Hurricane Isaias

The Alabama Port Authority previously suspended vessel and terminal operations at public berths on Friday.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 12, 2026

McCormick cites higher freight, input costs in lifting inflation forecast

The spice and seasoning maker is mitigating the impact through pricing and productivity measures, as well as the acquisition of a Mexico subsidiary.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 7, 2026

Levi’s, Marks & Spencer launch renewable energy initiative for fashion suppliers

The apparel giants launched the “Fashion Renewable Collective” in collaboration with Schneider Electric to help suppliers across fashion supply chains adopt renewable electricity at scale.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 6, 2026

How restaurants can mitigate rising fuel costs

Evaluating delivery frequency and leveraging route optimization and scenario planning can help brands combat higher transportation expenses, experts say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 5, 2026

Manufacturing expands in September, but uncertainty weighs on sentiment

Although the sector remained in expansion, "not being able to rely on a steady economic policy" is worrying manufacturers, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 1, 2026

Beyond tariffs, a storm of pressures is hampering SMB supply chains

With several variables shifting at once, this has turned out to be a year of chaos for inventory planning.

By David McCann • Oct. 1, 2026

Mars hikes sustainably sourced cocoa but falls short of 2025 100% goal

The candy and pet care maker’s suppliers sourced 98% of cocoa through a responsible sourcing program in 2025.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 30, 2026

3 CPGs discuss automation, sourcing and logistics risks

At a Barclays conference this month, Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark flagged rising material and freight costs, while Procter & Gamble gave a Supply Chain 3.0 update.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 29, 2026

Trade groups urge USTR to extend pause on China-linked ship fees

The National Retail Federation and others said a continued halt to fees would help ease uncertainty as stakeholders face elevated transportation costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2026

Peak season has to plan around weather. Here’s how.

What to do when the industry's tightest capacity window collides with unpredictable weather.

Sept. 28, 2026

6 food manufacturers talk supply chain tactics

General Mills, Nestlé and more discussed how they are cutting operational costs, navigating uneven freight rates and sharpening demand forecasting at a Barclays conference.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 25, 2026