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

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

FedEx launches AI tools to answer customers’ last-mile questions

The tools can be embedded into shippers’ last-mile experience to improve visibility and communication with customers. 

By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 11, 2026

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

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

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The bloc will continue work on the framework pact after U.S. President Donald Trump rescinded plans to enact levies to advance his campaign to annex Greenland.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

4 ways shippers can succeed in a post-de minimis world

Negotiating shipping rates and reviewing SKU catalogs can help control product import costs, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 5, 2026

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

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

Top 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

Trump targets countries selling oil to Cuba with potential tariffs

Cabinet members will determine the extent of levies for countries that ship crude oil and petroleum products to the Caribbean nation, per an executive order.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026

Supply chain shortages: What’s at risk in 2026?

Procurement teams will be tested by constraints touching critical minerals, memory chips, beef and other supplies throughout the year.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 28, 2026

Winter Storm Fern disrupts FedEx, UPS and Postal Service deliveries

FedEx and UPS warned of severe weather impacts at key air cargo hubs, while the USPS temporarily halted live cargo shipping.

By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2026

Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact

The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 26, 2026

Maersk, CMA CGM differ on Red Sea approach

While Maersk made its first structural return to Suez Canal routing, CMA CGM reversed course and routed some services around the Cape of Good Hope.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 23, 2026

Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling

Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 22, 2026

Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 17, 2026

Cyber risks grow as manufacturers turn to AI and cloud systems

Data classification and encryption are essential shields for the highly targeted sector, experts said.

By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 8, 2026

5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2026

Academy Sports and Outdoors touts cargo frontloading wins

Although it was “sweaty knuckles” at first, moving goods ahead of tariff escalations enabled the retailer to sell items at last year’s prices, EVP and CFO Earl Ford said.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 23, 2025

Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 22, 2025

Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025

J&J Snack Foods to close 3 manufacturing sites in business revamp

The Icee maker expects to accrue $20 million in annualized savings from a business transformation plan aimed at simplifying production and optimizing distribution.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2025

Semiconductor industry most concerned by tariffs, trade policy: KPMG

For the first time, supply chain issues overtook talent as industry leaders’ top concern, according to the advisory firm’s 21st annual Global Semiconductor Outlook.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 16, 2025

Cold-chain packaging companies adapt as dry ice supply falters

Tight supply of the CO2 used to make dry ice is creating ripple effects across supply chains. Packaging suppliers are stepping up with cold-chain innovations to address the trend and to improve safety and sustainability.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2025