Wayfair to shutter Kentucky plant as part of logistics network revamp

The closure will impact more than 200 employees who will be laid off in phases, starting Jan. 1.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025

Nestlé cutting 4K jobs in supply chain, manufacturing

The layoffs will be part of a larger staffing overhaul as the Lean Cuisine maker looks to slash 6% of its workforce and drive $3.8 billion in savings.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2025

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Costco leans on SKU flexibility, buyer experience for tariff strategy

The retailer has also opted to shift production origins and consolidate buying to lower the cost of goods.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

A 25% duty on trucks and 10% levy on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers —may qualify for cost offsets.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

Whirlpool to invest $300M in Ohio plants

The funds will go toward facilities that produce washing machines and dryers for the company, which makes about 80% of appliances it sells in the U.S. domestically.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 17, 2025

What tools does Trump have to impose tariffs?

Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will soon face Supreme Court review. Here are other mechanisms the president can use to hike duties.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 16, 2025

JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion

The investment comes as the food giant aims for the 2026 closure of an Indianapolis facility that produced goods for the Twinkies-making brand.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 15, 2025

How a cookware company is using Amazon’s supply chain services

Avacraft is simplifying inventory management and documentation processes with support from the e-commerce giant’s offerings, CEO Asha Kangralkar said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2025

To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review

While some companies are using regional supply chains or leaning on tariff exemptions by maximizing compliance, others are frozen in place.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 14, 2025

Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2025

Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform

Ingka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.

By Dani James • Oct. 10, 2025

CFOs expect tariff-fueled price pressures to persist into 2026

On average, CFOs say price growth at their organizations would be roughly 25% lower in 2026 if not for the impact of tariffs, according to survey results.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 9, 2025

Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 8, 2025

4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain

“End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, SVP of supply chain technology. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2025

Power outages drive supply chain worries, report says

Some global executives are also rethinking network geographies, choosing facility locations based on energy reliability, a Prologis survey found.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 7, 2025

Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2025

Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1

The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.

By Philip Neuffer , David Taube • Oct. 6, 2025

Anheuser-Busch invests $7.4M to expand Michelob Ultra production

The beer giant is expanding its Los Angeles brewery as part of a company-wide initiative to upgrade U.S. manufacturing operations.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 6, 2025

Amazon plans next Indiana fulfillment center

The facility would join the e-commerce giant’s roster of 13 fulfillment and sortation centers in the state, including another site opened last month.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 7, 2025

Navigating a new era of fulfillment

Two-thirds of surveyed sellers expect the end of FBA Prep Services to impact their business — what’s next?

By Rob Hahn • Oct. 6, 2025

What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season

Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 3, 2025

Hormel Foods further optimizes manufacturing footprint

The company reported the partial closure of a production facility as part of its Transform and Modernize initiative.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Oct. 3, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026

Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2025

General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring

The food giant plans to shutter two pet food facilities and a pizza crust plant as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 2, 2025