5 key details in Trump’s global tariffs order

The president’s latest trade actions could lead to reduced duties for Canada and Mexico, while the potential for stacking tariffs on China remains nebulous.

By Philip Neuffer • April 4, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs trims workforce as tariffs hit demand

The company is one of several North American steel manufacturers struggling to deal with the impacts of the Trump administration’s trade policy.

By Kate Magill • April 3, 2025

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025

Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 2, 2025

Duluth Trading’s holiday fulfillment struggles sting Q4 results

The workwear retailer had to lean on a smaller facility to fulfill orders after high demand drained inventory at its Georgia location.

By Max Garland • April 2, 2025

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

Ford asks investors to vote down supply chain emissions proposal

Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.

By Haley Cawthon • April 1, 2025

AAFA reacts to cancellation of labor rights contracts

The fashion trade organization “expressed alarm” over the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Bureau of International Labor Affairs’ grant programs.

By Lara Ewen • March 31, 2025

UPS to close 2 Kansas facilities as it scrutinizes network footprint

The delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.

By Max Garland • March 31, 2025

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

Build-A-Bear Workshop pulls forward inventory to deflect tariff impact

The stuffed animal retailer says the move enables better flexibility in a fluctuating trade environment. 

By Kelly Stroh • March 27, 2025

Johnson & Johnson boosts US manufacturing as big pharma reshores

The company is pledging $55 billion over the next four years to open new production facilities.

By Jonathan Gardner • March 27, 2025

FedEx unveils new consolidated returns service

Easy Returns, competing with the likes of UPS' Happy Returns, will use 3,000 FedEx Office and Kohl's stores as drop-off locations.

By Max Garland • March 26, 2025

Amazon building robotics fulfillment center in North Carolina

The facility will contain more than 3 million square feet of floor space and support the company’s efforts to cut costs and improve production.

By Philip Neuffer • March 25, 2025

What 25 retail leaders are saying about tariffs

From price increase warnings to confidence that vendor relationships will help ride out the storm, here's how the retail C-suite plans to weather tariffs.

By Kaarin Moore • March 20, 2025

Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?

Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost-prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.

By Philip Neuffer • March 19, 2025

JM Smucker splits supply chain, manufacturing functions

SVP of Information Services Bryan Hutson will now oversee supply chain operations in an expanded role.

By Philip Neuffer • March 18, 2025

3M hires Honeywell supply chain exec

Torsten Pilz will succeed 3M Group President of Enterprise Supply Chain Peter Gibbons, who is stepping down from his role April 2.

By Kelly Stroh • March 18, 2025

As tariffs loom over pharma manufacturing, a reshoring effort is underway — but not without challenges

Experts say cost and other barriers present challenges to returning to U.S. shores.

By Kelly Bilodeau • March 18, 2025

Macy’s to open North Carolina distribution center

The facility, slated to open in this year, will provide additional supply chain efficiencies at a lower cost, executives say.

By Haley Cawthon • March 17, 2025

Tariff uncertainty sparks manufacturing anxiety, especially among small firms

Shifting foreign suppliers could become more difficult as the Trump administration continues to enact new widespread tariff policies.

By Kate Magill • March 17, 2025

Metal tariffs make American manufacturing less competitive, can makers say

The present tariffs situation “opens the door for cheaper canned foods to flood the U.S. market from China and other foreign competitors,” the Can Manufacturers Institute said. U.S. trade groups are calling for exemptions.

By Maria Rachal • March 17, 2025

AI, automation enrich Kraft Heinz’s supply chain

The food product maker aims to enhance procurement processes and boost productivity as part of a larger transformation journey.

By Philip Neuffer • March 17, 2025

What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs

CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.

By Sarah Zimmerman , Christopher Doering • March 17, 2025

Attention shippers: Your shipment data is about to change

Big NMFC changes are coming! Learn how new LTL freight classification standards impact your shipments, carriers and operations.

By Holly Taylor, NMFTA • March 17, 2025