Procurement


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    JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

    The food and beverage company faces import fee exposure in direct materials, product exports and capital items used in manufacturing. 

    By June 26, 2025
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    Fed on hold to see if tariff-induced inflation persists, Powell says

    “A majority of my committee has said that they do expect to cut rates between now and the end of the year,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.

    By Jim Tyson • June 26, 2025
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    Retail Supply Chains

    Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Nestlé’s coffee brand surpasses sustainable sourcing goal for 2025

    Nescafé procured 32% of its coffee from farmers that adopted regenerative agriculture practices last year, eclipsing a 20% target.

    By Zoya Mirza • June 25, 2025
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    Cargill invests $90M to automate Colorado beef plant

    The technology will help preserve more meat per cow as the U.S. experiences a significant cattle shortage.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2025
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    Clorox to replace 25-year-old tech with new ERP

    The household products manufacturer is building inventory at its retailers as a buffer while it transitions its system.

    By June 23, 2025
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    Photo by Larry Avila 

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    Lucid’s strategy to strengthen supply chain means using fewer parts

    "Doing more with less is at the heart of sustainability and at the heart of resilience," VP of Engineering James Hawkins said.

    By June 23, 2025
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    Sponsored by Amazon Business

    The future of procurement: Core competencies, new abilities

    Procurement is no longer a back-office function—it’s a key competitive advantage.

    June 23, 2025
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    Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover

    Through the deal, under which President Donald Trump has approval over facility closures, Nippon aims to circumvent tariffs with a stronger U.S. foothold.

    By June 20, 2025
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    Canada threatens further tariffs on US steel, aluminum

    The exact new rate will depend on progress made towards a tariff deal with the Trump administration as of July 21.

    By June 20, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Nintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.

    The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.

    By June 18, 2025
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    P&G aims for resiliency with supply chain redesign

    The initiative, which will include right-sizing production and discontinuing some brands, is expected to yield $1.5 billion in annual savings.

    By June 17, 2025
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    The right tools bring structure to supply chain decarbonization efforts. Bernd Dittrich via Unsplash.

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    Sponsored by CnerG

    Why supply chain emissions remain disconnected from climate goals

    Fragmented data, limited tools and low alignment are slowing supply chain decarbonization.

    By Mingi Lim (Head of Platform Services, CnerG) and Kate Roh (Head of Global Markets, CnerG) • June 16, 2025
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    US, UK implement trade deal

    The two countries formally enacted previous agreements, including a 10% tariff for a quota of 100,000 U.K. car imports. 

    By Updated June 17, 2025
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    US steel tariffs now include refrigerators, dishwashers

    The steel and aluminum content of several household appliances will be subject to 50% duties starting June 23.

    By Robert Freedman , June 16, 2025
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    5 tips for tariff mitigation

    Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics companies can use to blunt the impact of import duties. 

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 13, 2025
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    Campbell’s turns to suppliers to help ease tariff costs

    The global food conglomerate's strategy also includes alternative sourcing, product cost optimization and, possibly, higher prices.

    By June 13, 2025
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    HP responds quickly to tariff shock

    The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.

    By June 12, 2025
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    Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather

    The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.

    By Lara Ewen • June 12, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.

    Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.

    By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2025
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    GM is investing $4B in three plants to boost domestic production

    The automaker says the investments will provide it with the capacity to build 2 million vehicles a year in the U.S.

    By June 11, 2025
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    Trump tariffs

    Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’

    The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.

    By June 11, 2025
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    Trump tariffs

    Trump’s tariffs can stay while appeal weighed, court rules

    Oral arguments are tentatively set for July 31 in the case, which is centered around the president’s authority to impose sweeping duties.

    By June 11, 2025
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    Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact

    The retailer will adjust orders based on demand while slashing its exposure to countries facing higher U.S. tariffs.

    By June 10, 2025
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    J&J may take a softer tariff hit after US-China pause, CFO says

    Joseph Wolk said the company’s tariff estimate is a “moving target” as U.S. trade talks and Section 232 investigations continue.

    By Susan Kelly • June 9, 2025
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    Businesses revamp procurement amid AI adoption swell

    Most companies are imposing stricter requirements when evaluating AI-powered software compared with other technologies, according to G2.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 6, 2025