Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion

The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on Wednesday, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.

By Kate Magill • April 1, 2025

4 strategies to manage inventory and supply chain operations in 2025

Stratifying SKUs and balancing just-in-time and just-in-case stock are some of the tactics businesses can use to navigate today’s dynamic environment.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 1, 2025

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Sustainable supply chains

Amid pressure from consumers, investors and governments, companies are scrambling to measure and reduce the impact of their supply chains on the world.

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Williams-Sonoma says tariffs present opportunity

Supply chain efficiencies and moving sourcing away from China are giving the home goods retailer a leg up.

By Haley Cawthon • March 31, 2025

Trump threatens tariffs on Venezuela’s oil buyers

The president said he will levy duties against countries that import oil or gas from the South American country starting April 2.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated March 25, 2025

5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain

Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game

The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

Best Buy warns tariffs may drive up prices

The electronics retailer expects vendors to pass along some portion of the added costs from new import taxes, according to CEO Corie Barry.

By Nate Delesline III • March 10, 2025

Cargo theft reaching record levels, prompting calls for congressional action

Carriers and shippers urged congress to combat the issue by stepping up enforcement and creating a task force.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2025

Monster takes patient approach to aluminum tariffs

The beverage company is “hedged” on the metal in 2025, but it is reviewing its pricing strategy.

By Kelly Stroh • March 7, 2025

CBP prepares to enforce Canada, Mexico tariffs

The agency revealed its planned changes to the harmonized tariff schedule in a federal register notice hours before the March 4 start date.

By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2025

Trump orders review of wood supply chain

Over the next year, various U.S. departments will assess whether tariffs, quotas or updated permitting processes could help limit the country’s reliance on foreign timber and lumber.

By Edwin Lopez • March 2, 2025

CFOs sharpen focus on supply chain strategies amid tariff threat: BDO

Despite the potential costs from import duties, “CFOs remain optimistic about growth overall,” a BDO executive said.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 28, 2025

Yeti will move 80% of production out of China this year

The drinkware company shifted some of its manufacturing away from the country last year.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 27, 2025

Warehouse capacity resilient in the face of shipper frontloading

Tariffs are pushing retailers to pull cargo forward to ease supply chain disruptions but, thus far, the pressure on supply chain facilities has been marginal, experts say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 27, 2025

ILA, USMX sign 6-year labor contract

Approval of the contract ends months of uncertainty surrounding East and Gulf Coast ports and fears of a possible second strike.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated March 13, 2025

DHL exec outlines 5 supply chain ‘megatrends’

Trade shifts and emerging technologies are creating new challenges and opportunities, said Patrick Kelleher, DHL Supply Chain's North America CEO.

By Max Garland • Feb. 25, 2025

Nestlé largely ‘immune’ to tariff impact, CEO says

While the Nespresso maker is closely watching global trade and tariffs, it benefits from having regional production facilities.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2025

Is cross-border e-commerce air cargo demand at risk?

The looming demise of the de minimis exemption could spur higher costs and delays, said Xeneta’s Niall van de Wouw.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 20, 2025

Stanley Black & Decker continues to cut China production as tariffs emerge

The manufacturer is bracing for a $10 million to $20 million impact from President Donald Trump’s recent trade announcements.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 20, 2025

Mucinex maker localizes its supply chain

Consumer goods company Reckitt is opening a facility in North Carolina to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 20, 2025

Nissan weighing production shift to mitigate tariffs

The automaker may move some production to Japan to reduce the impact of a 25% blanket import duty, according to CEO Makoto Uchida.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 19, 2025

Trump says auto, pharmaceutical and chip tariffs are coming

The president suggested a 25% duty on those imports, and on Friday said auto tariffs could come as early as April 2.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Tariffs on Canada, Mexico would devastate US auto industry: Ford CEO

Increased duties on imports from the two countries could give Asia-based automakers a competitive advantage, according to CEO Jim Farley.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025

Competitors weigh in on impending FedEx spinoff

Old Dominion, Saia, XPO and ArcBest all fielded questions from analysts about how the move might affect their operations and the broader LTL market.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 12, 2025

Hain Celestial opens fourth distribution center, doubling network capacity

The health food manufacturer expects the facility to reduce transportation time and mileage, providing fuel and maintenance savings.  

By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2025