Aurora’s truck production schedule delayed by supply, quality issues

The autonomous trucking company is working with Roush to upfit trucks, and despite the delay, still expects to have more than 1,000 trucks ready by the end of 2027.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 6, 2026

Apple boosts purchase commitments by $33B amid memory crunch

The iPhone maker mitigated some of the higher memory costs in Q4 with price increases and carry-in inventory from the previous quarter.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 6, 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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Tilray Brands targets $20M in cost savings after craft brewery closures

The Shock Top owner has reduced its SKU count and closed four facilities as it adapts to beverage industry shifts.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 6, 2026

Unilever ramps up pricing to offset higher commodity costs

Improved visibility over supply of key inputs gave the CPG clarity to implement hikes after keeping prices flat during the first half of the year.

By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 5, 2026

Urban Outfitters seeks material cost visibility from expanded technology suite

The parent of several retail brands is tacking on additional features to its current production lifecycle management platform to improve supply chain efficiency. 

By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 5, 2026

Logitech launches supply chain decarbonization program

The computer peripheral manufacturer’s Chain Reaction initiative will start with 17 suppliers pooling purchasing power to collectively buy renewable electricity.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 5, 2026

USTR urged to permanently suspend China-linked ship fees

Stakeholders such as the World Shipping Council and the National Retail Federation are concerned fees will “add another cost layer to an already strained transportation system.”

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 4, 2026

Defense tech company aims to build US supply chain for new laptop line

Anduril is assembling the circuit board and partnering with Qualcomm for the chip that powers the BlueChip line while looking for domestic suppliers for other parts.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 4, 2026

3M closes 16 factories, plans changes at 10 more in network revamp

The industrial conglomerate is aiming for $1 billion in annual productivity gains by the end of 2027 through an operational overhaul, CEO William Brown said.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 3, 2026

Is warehouse demand shifting toward inland markets?

Uncertainty has led shippers to move an increased amount of inventory across inland markets versus port markets, according to experts, but it may not necessarily translate to a shift in demand.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 3, 2026

Manufacturing expands for 10th straight month, but Iran war weighs heavily

Increasingly negative comments from respondents also cite price vitality and trade wars in the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from the Institute for Supply Management.

By Jeff Kinney • Nov. 2, 2026

Reshoring and foreign direct investment added 247K manufacturing jobs in 2025

The result “essentially matched” the previous year, per the Reshoring Initiative, which expects 25% growth in reshoring-related jobs in 2026.

By Jeff Kinney • Nov. 2, 2026

Kroger accelerates direct sourcing efforts for better cost control, visibility

The grocery chain seeks to boost first-party procurement volumes to more than 10% while working toward a fully owned import and distribution model.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 29, 2026

WD-40 credits supply chain for $7M in cost savings

The company cut costs in FY2026 through several operational improvements, such as reducing inventory levels, President and CEO Steven Brass said.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 28, 2026

USTR weighs extending pause on China-linked vessel fees to January

The suspension is currently set to lift Nov. 9, but the agency said more time would allow the U.S. and China to further negotiations.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 26, 2026

Levi’s distribution network transition saga continues to drag

Due to a facility fire during Q3 and the complexity of its SKU mix, the retailer doesn't expect to see benefits from its overhaul until 2027.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 23, 2026

Medtech execs share secrets to building resilient supply chains

At AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference, company executives said they’re bracing for disruption by investing in inventory, scenario planning and their relationships with chip suppliers. 

By Susan Kelly • Oct. 23, 2026

Ikea accused of harmful wood sourcing in Europe’s forests

Greenpeace International alleges the furniture maker — which has long faced backlash over its sourcing — is falling short in its efforts to protect biodiversity.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 22, 2026

Nestlé to close Ohio factory by end of 2027

The food giant will move production to South Carolina, saying it is "the most sustainable path forward" as consumer needs and volumes shift.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 22, 2026

Hydro Flask maker aims tariff refunds at inventory, packaging

Helen of Troy plans to spend a portion of its expected $80.5 million refund to clean stock and refresh packaging design. 

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 22, 2026

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

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