Bob’s Discount Furniture details tariff, fuel mitigation strategies

The furniture retailer, which is grappling with a 25% upholstery tariff, uses a three-step playbook to counter added duties, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 13, 2026

Automation takes center stage at Smurfit Westrock ‘superplant’ in Wisconsin

The automation and robotics allow the facility to use about 60% of the labor of a traditional box plant, while the scale enables service to the greater Chicago region.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 13, 2026

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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.

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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

US offers lower steel, aluminum tariffs for Canada, Mexico producers

The Commerce Department will consider adjusting the current 50% tariff to 25% for companies committing to making the metals in the U.S.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 11, 2026

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

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May 11, 2026

Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal

The president said he will raise tariffs on EU imports if the bloc does not “deliver their side of the Deal,” while EU leaders say the ratification process is progressing.

By Phil Neuffer • May 8, 2026

FDA warns of neurosurgical supply disruptions

Interruptions in the supply of neurosurgical patties, sponges and strips are expected to continue through 2026.

By Elise Reuter • May 8, 2026

P&G shifts Supply Chain 3.0, other platforms into large-scale rollout

The CPG maker expects to bolster productivity through automation deployed globally in warehouses and manufacturing plants.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 8, 2026

Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal

Despite saying the levy was "unauthorized by law,” the U.S. Court of International Trade did not issue a universal stay.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 12, 2026

DOJ confirms antitrust investigation into top beef producers

A top official said the Justice Department is using “every law enforcement tool available to help reduce food prices.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 7, 2026

USTR to review China tariffs as Section 301 takes center stage

The agency is reviewing levies installed under the statute during the first Trump administration while advancing additional probes.

By Phil Neuffer • May 6, 2026

P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

The consumer goods manufacturer aims to blunt the impact by reformulating products and diversifying its supply base.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 6, 2026

Mars, Ofi collaborate to cut carbon footprint of cocoa production

The confectionery giant and ingredients supplier’s five-year project aims to employ regenerative agriculture practices and cut emissions across their shared cocoa supply chain in Ecuador.

By Zoya Mirza • May 6, 2026

Amazon, Walmart seek source reduction solutions from suppliers

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Retailer Forum initially considered challenges with flexibles and will next focus on bottles, containers and closures.

By Maria Rachal • May 5, 2026

Ford expects $1.3B tariff refund, but supply chain pressure remains

The automaker is still prepping for a $1 billion hit from tariffs in 2026 while projecting sizable commodity headwinds.

By Phil Neuffer • May 4, 2026

Drugmaker AbbVie chooses North Carolina for $1.4B manufacturing campus

The 185-acre site will be the company’s largest single investment to date, with a focus on small-volume parenteral products like vials and prefilled syringes.

By Nathan Owens • May 4, 2026

Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern

All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.

By Jeffrey Kinney • May 1, 2026

Trump targets EU cars, trucks with 25% tariff

The U.S. president said he would install the levy next week because the bloc “is not complying” with a trade agreement struck last summer.

By Phil Neuffer • May 1, 2026

Software-defined vehicles test auto supply chains: Moody’s

Vehicles with updatable software platforms can increase input costs and strain supplier relationships, per Andrei Quinn‑Barabanov, supply chain industry practice lead. 

By Paul Myles • May 1, 2026

CBP’s tariff refund portal is performing better than expected

The agency said it anticipates returning funds to importers as early as May 12, according to a notice published Monday. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 4, 2026

Mercedes-Benz secures multi-year EV battery supply deal with Samsung SDI

The automaker plans to use the nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries for future compact and mid-size electric SUVs and coupe models.

By Eric Walz • April 29, 2026

General Mills faces setback in supply chain sustainability push

The food maker said total greenhouse gas emissions fell 14% in fiscal 2025 compared to the 2020 baseline, less than the 19% drop in 2024.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 29, 2026

GM forecasts $500M tariff refund, plans further mitigation efforts

The automaker still projects up to $3.5 billion in duty costs in 2026, primarily driven by Section 232 levies, including those on steel and aluminum.

By Phil Neuffer • April 28, 2026

Amazon Web Services unveils agentic AI supply chain tool

Amazon Connect Decisions combines more than 25 specialized tools to centralize data, triage alerts and translate demand forecasts. 

By Kelly Stroh • April 28, 2026