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 Max Garland • June 8, 2026

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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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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In 2025, 80% of amfori BSCI-audited factories fell short on working hours in 2025

Excessive overtime in supply chains is driving reputational and financial exposure. Here’s why.

June 8, 2026

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

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 Phil Neuffer • Updated June 3, 2026

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

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

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

Novelis aluminum plant to resume operations following fire damage

The company has started commissioning its New York plant and expects to ramp up hot mill production in the coming weeks.

By Nathan Owens • May 27, 2026

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

Automation 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.

By Temitope Daniel Akanbi • May 26, 2026

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

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

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

Plastic 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

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

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

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

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

Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center

The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • 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

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 22, 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

How Bissell Homecare is cleaning up supply chain planning

The company best known for its vacuums has sped up forecast modeling from multiple weeks to a few days through a collaboration with o9 Solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • May 5, 2026