Bath & Body Works rethinks promotional inventory purchases

CEO Daniel Heaf said a reduction in distressed inventory came from “buying our seasonal business correctly.”

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 2, 2026

Cotopaxi repays workers at Taiwan mills for predatory recruitment fees

The outdoor apparel and accessories brand has been working to remediate unethical recruitment practices initially identified at two fabric mills in the country in 2024.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 1, 2026

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain, including severe weather, geopolitical turmoil and trade uncertainty. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to navigate disruptions. 

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Sapporo USA to close craft brewing facilities following sale

The beer maker, which will also lay off 220 workers, sold Stone Brewing earlier this year and is transitioning its brewing operations away from California.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 1, 2026

Nvidia says supply shortages are limiting AI revenue growth

The company increased its supply commitments in Q2 by $160 billion compared with the previous quarter, but it still faces a sourcing bottleneck.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 31, 2026

Boston Scientific’s ordering, shipping disrupted in cyberattack

The attack affected global operations, and its full scope is still being determined, the medical device maker said in a securities filing.

By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 28, 2026

US, Canada trade war poses sourcing risks for agriculture, consumer goods

The tit-for-tat tariff fight could hike costs for goods from ski jackets to agriculture and forest products, industry groups warn.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 27, 2026

Packaging sector braces for US-Canada trade war impacts

Trade associations representing manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging weighed in on expected effects — mainly higher costs — that could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2026

Lenovo ramps up regional manufacturing amid chip shortage, tariff risks

The computer maker’s recent moves include doubling capacity at its U.S. manufacturing plant and starting production at its Saudi Arabia campus.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 27, 2026

How big box retailers are using tariff refunds

Walmart is investing its $2.9 billion return into price cuts, while Target plans for additional reimbursements and Home Depot and Lowe’s offset higher costs.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 26, 2026

BJ’s Wholesale Club to cut SKUs by 20%

The retailer, which has attempted reduction efforts in the past, hopes to bring down its inventory assortment to 6,000 or 6,500 SKUs.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 25, 2026

Deere expects ‘step-up’ in tariff costs in 2027

More than $380 million in tariff refunds have reduced the company's expected duty expenses to $750 million this year.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 25, 2026

Solving organized retail theft starts with better supply chain data integrity

Cargo theft hit $131M in Q1 alone. Why RFID and serialization are retailers' best defense.

Aug. 24, 2026

Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities

The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 21, 2026

Port of Los Angeles preps for cargo bump as shippers navigate global risks

The port may see a 5% volume uptick amid Red Sea and Panama Canal concerns and is readying itself for the scenario in talks with operating partners.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 21, 2026

Birkenstock production network capacity expansion on track to meet 2027 target

The footwear maker’s plans include enlarging and refitting plants in Germany while also extending a factory in Portugal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 21, 2026

Kimberly-Clark tests new fiber for sourcing resiliency, sustainability

The CPG maker is building a pilot facility in Yuma, Arizona, to advance the effort as it aims to reduce natural forest fiber cost volatility.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 20, 2026

Culver’s taps Armada to revamp supply chain, targets expansion

The restaurant chain is pooling slower-moving inventory to up transportation efficiency as its growth plan advances.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 20, 2026

Caterpillar bags $392M tariff refund as duty costs shrink

Excluding the refund, the heavy-equipment maker incurred $400 million in tariff expenses in the quarter that ended June 30.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2026

Honeywell Aerospace targets supplier bottlenecks to boost output

A significant share of the company's 3,000 suppliers underperformed in the first half of the year, President and CEO James Currier said.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 18, 2026

3 ways Kimberly-Clark is using technology to boost supply chain efficiency

The CPG maker is leveraging newly installed global procurement software, AI agents and a skill-based training program to unlock improvements.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 18, 2026

Ford plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the US

The automaker aims to mitigate U.S. tariffs and recent connected vehicle import regulations while also planning to increase domestic production.

By Eric Walz • Updated Aug. 14, 2026

Target strengthens inventory management with digital twins

The retailer developed Proxima to simulate how decisions play out, helping identify potential problems ahead of time.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 14, 2026

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones and components

The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6 billion in 2025.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2026

Pentagon signs over $2B in deals securing batteries, critical minerals

Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metals and Niron Magnetics are the latest entities that inked conditional loan commitments with DOD’s Office of Strategic Capital. 

By Sara Samora • Aug. 13, 2026

Kimberly-Clark secures $45M tariff refund, half of what it paid in 2025

The personal care product maker said the refunds will offset incremental cost increases tied to higher oil prices while allowing it to maintain price consistency.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Aug. 14, 2026