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Toyota to spend additional $10B on US operations
The automaker also began production at its $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, its first battery supply hub outside of Japan.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 17, 2025 -
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US releases 2025 list of critical minerals, featuring 10 additions
The report lists 60 essential minerals, including rare earths, that would impose the highest cost to the U.S. economy if supplies were disrupted.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain
The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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FAA’s air traffic cuts aren’t hampering cargo flows — yet
The agency ordered a 10% reduction of flights at numerous airports due to a government shutdown. Here’s what shippers need to know.
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Hasbro, Mattel signal retail orders to bounce back for the holidays
The companies are expecting a strong finish to the year after delays in purchasing weighed on company revenues. Hasbro is also leveraging its U.S. operations and moving away from China.
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Keurig Dr Pepper eyes $200M in supply chain savings from spinoff
The beverage giant is carving out its coffee business, which will focus on sourcing resiliency, manufacturing consolidation and logistics optimization.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Conagra ramps production after supply setbacks
The food maker prioritized rebuilding store inventory in product categories affected by shortages in the last fiscal year.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Canada Post rotating strikes: How shippers can limit holiday hurdles
Amid labor disruptions, businesses using the carrier should prioritize customer communication while securing multiple delivery options, experts said.
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Danone can’t make enough high-protein yogurt to meet US demand
The Oikos and Activia maker said supply constraints have forced the company to make “trade-offs” within its innovation strategy.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 5, 2025 -
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Walmart adding RFID tech to improve inventory management
The retailer co-developed a tool in an effort to minimize food waste, particularly for fresh categories.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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O’Reilly Automotive prioritizes supplier health to fight tariffs
The auto parts retailer is working closely with its partners to buffer for any potential impact, including by assessing their financial stability and product quality.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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Sponsored by AverittBeyond the tariff cycle: Building a supply chain that outlasts policy swings
Resilient supply chains aren’t built for tariffs—they’re built for what’s next.
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Sponsored by DP WorldSmart moves to prepare supply chains for geopolitical disruption
Geopolitical upheaval may be inevitable, but how a company prepares and responds can be controlled.
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Can manufacturing make a comeback in the US?
While certain production can be brought Stateside, the U.S. still faces domestic labor and factory infrastructure hurdles, per Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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Whirlpool forecasts $225M tariff dent despite domestic manufacturing
Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer said during a recent earnings call that competitors flooded the market with low-cost inventory before tariffs took effect, but anticipates the market turning in the company’s favor.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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Scotts Miracle-Gro taps machine learning to solve inventory glut
Data analytics and predictive modeling have helped the company cut inventory levels in half in the last two years, President and COO Nate Baxter said.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Effective tariff mitigation requires strong industry connections: former CBP director
Engaging with customs brokers, industry trade associations and consultants is key, per Richard DiNucci, who is now a senior international trade advisor at Venable LLP.
By Kelly Stroh , Philip Neuffer • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Mattel feels tariff crunch as holidays near
To mitigate levies, retailers are making more frequent but smaller orders while pushing the importation and warehousing of goods onto the toy maker.
By Daphne Howland , Philip Neuffer • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsTrump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%
The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025 -
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Deep DiveWhat shippers need to know about potential tariff refunds
The White House has indicated it may need to issue refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down certain levies. Here’s a guide of what to expect and how to prepare.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 24, 2025 -
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A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs
As costs rise, companies have explored their options to shrink dimensions or change materials altogether.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 23, 2025 -
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How UPS, FedEx and DHL Express handle customs hangups post-de minimis
As parcel carriers try to help shippers navigate U.S. regulatory changes, experts say there are ways to limit negative customs outcomes, such as package disposals.
By Max Garland • Oct. 22, 2025 -
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Costco leans on SKU flexibility, buyer experience for tariff strategy
The retailer has also opted to shift production origins and consolidate buying to lower the cost of goods.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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Sponsored by DeposcoTurning peak season stress into strategic wins in 2025
Peak season chaos is optional. Discover the new peak season playbook.
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Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan
The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.
By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 16, 2025
