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Tariff exemptions: Ford, Nestlé and others seek relief from proposed levies
Companies are urging the Trump administration to protect additional imports from potential Section 301 levies due to a lack of domestic availability.
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Ford, GM sign memory supply agreements with Micron
The deals will strengthen the automakers’ sources of supply for memory and storage in next-generation vehicles.
By Phil Neuffer • July 9, 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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Scotts Miracle-Gro widens tech partnership for supply chain AI
The lawn and garden care brand’s broader use of Kinaxis technology aims to unify planning, decision-making and execution into a single platform.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 9, 2026 -
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Nike expects nearly $1B in IEEPA tariff refunds
The sportswear brand has collected more than $300 million in refunds for the invalidated levies, as of the quarter ending May 31.
By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2026 -
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EV transition challenges auto supply chain resilience, Moody’s says
Legacy automakers have the added complexity of having to run different supply chains for internal combustion engine, hybrid and EV powertrains.
By Paul Myles • July 7, 2026 -
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Lovesac taps contract freight to navigate higher fuel costs
The furniture company leveraged cargo partnerships to secure capacity at a contractual rate as a way to offset higher oil prices and spot market volatility.
By Kelly Stroh • July 6, 2026 -
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La-Z-Boy advances cost-cutting distribution revamp
The furniture maker expects to nearly complete two centralized hubs this year as part of a multiyear distribution overhaul.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 6, 2026 -
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McCormick gets $28M tariff refund as Iran war raises costs
The spice and ingredients maker plans to use the returned funds to help mitigate higher logistics and material costs tied to the conflict.
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US manufacturing expands again in June, but at slower rate than in May
The overall economy grew for the 20th month in a row, but the Iran war and price volatility are still major concerns for manufacturers.
By Jeff Kinney • July 1, 2026 -
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Lovesac on track with tariff-driven onshoring effort
The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start U.S. production of its Sactionals line this summer, CEO and Director Shawn Nelson said.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 30, 2026 -
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Duluth Trading boosts inventory health with SKU cuts, enterprise planning
The workwear retailer reduced inventory levels 25% year over year due to rightsizing buys, clearing excess stock and optimizing receipt scheduling.
By Kelly Stroh • June 26, 2026 -
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JM Smucker eyes margin boost with lower green coffee commodity costs
The Folgers coffee maker introduced temporary price reductions due to the lower input costs, but stopped short of permanent cuts.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 25, 2026 -
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Ocean shipping recovery still a ways off despite US-Iran ceasefire pact
Spot rates are expected to climb for another four weeks and many vessels are full until at least July, per Xeneta.
By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2026 -
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Manufacturers balance costs, inventory amid uncertain rate environment
As companies watch to see if the Federal Reserve may change its posture on interest rates later in the year, and ripple effects from the Middle East continue, they’re getting more comfortable navigating the complexity.
By Keesa Schreane • June 23, 2026 -
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Harley-Davidson to reshore Revolution Max engine production
The company will also bring manufacturing of its Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster models, which the engine powers, to its Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities as part of its financial recovery and growth strategy.
By Sara Samora • June 22, 2026 -
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Nestlé ups automation use with latest distribution center
The 700,000-square-foot facility features the Hot Pockets maker’s largest automated storage and retrieval system and is part of a $25 billion investment plan.
By Phil Neuffer • June 18, 2026 -
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Inside Bristol Myers’ AI-powered procurement overhaul
The pharmaceutical giant cut procurement timelines from months to weeks while challenging conventional wisdom on AI data readiness.
By Alexei Alexis • June 17, 2026 -
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Trump is shaking up customs rules. What should shippers know?
Companies must evaluate their importer of record arrangements and ensure they have deep levels of supply chain visibility ahead of the changes, experts said.
By Max Garland • June 16, 2026 -
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Kimberly-Clark credits supply chain for productivity gains
The Kleenex-maker said simplifying its value stream, optimizing its network and scaling automation have been key contributors to a five-year improvement plan.
By Phil Neuffer • June 15, 2026 -
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Dell, HPE server supply upended by memory crunch
Despite similar challenges, the two computer makers are using different strategies to battle supply constraints, including passing costs on to customers.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 11, 2026 -
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Why Fiji Water temporarily operated its own shipping network
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the company to run a dedicated route until capacity improved. Here’s what shippers can learn from the endeavor.
By Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2026 -
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Inflation jumps 4.2%, spurred by war-induced surge in energy prices
Rising prices have begun to erode gains in real wages in recent years and weaken consumer purchasing power for all goods and services.
By Jim Tyson • June 11, 2026 -
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Burlington bets on ocean contracts to combat elevated freight costs
The retailer is also increasing the amount of product packed and loaded for inbound and outbound shipments, Chief Supply Chain Officer Greg Shultz told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 10, 2026 -
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Razor reshapes supply chain to weather Trump-era China tariffs
The scooter company went from paying import duties to shifting the burden onto manufacturers, per Bryan Wood, VP of global supply chain.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 10, 2026 -
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How Gong cha overhauled its supply chain for US growth
The bubble tea brand has standardized its supply chain playbook by moving to a direct franchising system, according to Alan Davis, director of supply chain for the Americas.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 9, 2026
