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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.
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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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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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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.
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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 -
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Why Nespresso diversified its delivery provider mix
The espresso and coffee company is tapping carriers like Jitsu in a bid to boost the end customer experience.
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Q&ADOJ appeal throws fresh uncertainty into tariff refund process
“The endgame is clear: The government is trying to keep as much of the remaining money as possible,” said Reed Smith attorney Michael Lowell.
By Alexei Alexis • June 8, 2026 -
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Sponsored by amforiIn 2025, 80% of amfori BSCI-audited factories fell short on working hours
Excessive overtime in supply chains is driving reputational and financial exposure. Here’s why.
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Deere recovers $272M in tariff refunds
All told, the farm equipment manufacturer still expects about $900 million in net tariff costs for the current fiscal year, executives said.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2026 -
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Trump admin appeals aspects of tariff refund order
The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.
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Canada Post employees ratify contracts, ending labor uncertainty
CEO Doug Ettinger said the carrier will work hard to regain trust from disruption-weary customers amid a prolonged decline in parcel revenue.
By Max Garland • June 1, 2026 -
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US manufacturing expands to highest level since May 2022: PMI
“Companies are still holding back because of uncertainty, but they’re holding back less," Susan Spence, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said during a media call on Monday.
By Jeffrey Kinney • June 1, 2026 -
Deep DiveCFOs face tricky tariff refund questions as process gains steam
Faster-than-expected results are easing early operational fears while shifting attention to decisions on accounting, tax and financial reporting issues.
By Alexei Alexis • May 29, 2026 -
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Novelis restarts Oswego hot mill months after fires
The supplier said it will work closely with customers to ramp up supply, after Ford and other automakers suffered losses from the hot mill outage.
By Nathan Owens • Updated June 10, 2026 -
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Supply chain resiliency increasingly trumps cost in perma-crisis era
As multiple “black swan” events have disrupted the flow of goods, more companies are moving away from historical just-in-time inventory management.
By Stephen Joyce • May 26, 2026 -
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OpinionAutomation doesn’t make supply chains fragile — poor integration does
Effectively employing technology across functions is the key to sustaining supply chain strength, according to Temitope Daniel Akanbi, senior manager at Procter & Gamble.
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Havertys Furniture battles rising fuel costs across supply chain
The retailer is facing elevated vendor input costs and higher delivery fleet expenses as Iran war ripple effects challenge the furniture industry.
By Max Garland • May 20, 2026 -
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DavidsTea sets up US fulfillment after de minimis’ end raises shipping hurdles
The tea company faced unpredictable delivery times and lower sales in the U.S. without the trade rule exemption, CEO Sarah Segal said.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 19, 2026 -
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O’Reilly broadens supplier base with private label push
The auto parts retailer said prioritizing its store-branded portfolio improves sourcing and product control as supply constraints emerge.
By Kelly Stroh • May 15, 2026 -
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Deep DivePlastic packaging suppliers raise red flags over Iran war impact
The conflict is causing supply disruptions and price increases, and renormalization isn’t expected until 2027 at the earliest, experts say.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2026 -
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4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs
The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 14, 2026 -
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CBP approves $35B in tariff refunds for defunct levies
A recently launched agency portal has validated and begun paying returns for over 8 million entries subject to duties struck down by the Supreme Court this year.
By Phil Neuffer • May 13, 2026 -
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Air cargo spot rates surge 30% in April
Xeneta attributed the spike to supply issues, not jet fuel volatility, despite carrier surcharges.
By Kelly Stroh • May 12, 2026 -
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Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze
Companies are now grappling with whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2026
