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    Lovesac on track with tariff-driven onshoring effort

    The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start U.S. production of its Sactionals line this summer, CEO and Director Shawn Nelson said.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    Duluth Trading boosts inventory health with SKU cuts, enterprise planning

    The workwear retailer reduced inventory levels 25% year over year due to rightsizing buys, clearing excess stock and optimizing receipt scheduling.

    By • June 26, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    JM Smucker eyes margin boost with lower green coffee commodity costs

    The Folgers coffee maker introduced temporary price reductions due to the lower input costs, but stopped short of permanent cuts.

    By • June 25, 2026
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    Ocean shipping recovery still a ways off despite US-Iran ceasefire pact

    Spot rates are expected to climb for another four weeks and many vessels are full until at least July, per Xeneta.

    By • June 24, 2026
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    Manufacturers balance costs, inventory amid uncertain rate environment

    As companies watch to see if the Federal Reserve may change its posture on interest rates later in the year, and ripple effects from the Middle East continue, they’re getting more comfortable navigating the complexity.

    By Keesa Schreane • June 23, 2026
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    Harley-Davidson to reshore Revolution Max engine production

    The company will also bring manufacturing of its Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster models, which the engine powers, to its Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities as part of its financial recovery and growth strategy. 

    By • June 22, 2026
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    Nestlé ups automation use with latest distribution center

    The 700,000-square-foot facility features the Hot Pockets maker’s largest automated storage and retrieval system and is part of a $25 billion investment plan.

    By • June 18, 2026
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    Inside Bristol Myers’ AI-powered procurement overhaul

    The pharmaceutical giant cut procurement timelines from months to weeks while challenging conventional wisdom on AI data readiness.

    By Alexei Alexis • June 17, 2026
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    Trump is shaking up customs rules. What should shippers know?

    Companies must evaluate their importer of record arrangements and ensure they have deep levels of supply chain visibility ahead of the changes, experts said.

    By • June 16, 2026
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    Kimberly-Clark credits supply chain for productivity gains

    The Kleenex-maker said simplifying its value stream, optimizing its network and scaling automation have been key contributors to a five-year improvement plan. 

    By • June 15, 2026
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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.

    By • June 11, 2026
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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 • June 11, 2026
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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 • 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.

    By • June 10, 2026
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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 • 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.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    DOJ 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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    In 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.

    June 8, 2026
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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 • 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.

    By • Updated June 3, 2026
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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 • 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 Jeff Kinney • June 1, 2026
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    CFOs 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