Archive snapshot · Industrials
Wed, Aug 26, 9:32 PM ET
Canada targets US steel and aluminum as part of retaliatory tariffs
Canada will impose tariffs of up to 50% on US steel, aluminum, and other goods starting Sept. 8, matching US tariff rates.
Manufacturing Dive · +2 outlets
Walmart is investing tariff refunds into price cuts, other retailers use them differently
Walmart puts its $2.9 billion tariff refund toward price cuts while Target and Home Depot pursue other strategies.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets
USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season
The holiday price bump will impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package services starting Oct. 4.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets
Deere expects 'step-up' in tariff costs in 2027
More than $380 million in tariff refunds have reduced the company's expected duty expenses to $750 million this year.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets
Electric Boat, NEIT to establish submarine workforce training center in Rhode Island
The General Dynamics subsidiary plans to hire 8,000 workers across its US shipyards and created an employee incentive for its $76.6 billion Navy contracts.
Manufacturing Dive · +1 outlets
Phase 2 of CMMC cybersecurity rule delayed for defense contractors
The Defense Department pause gives contractors relief, but experts advise continuing implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
Manufacturing Dive · +1 outlets
Advance Auto Parts rebids carrier contracts, expects tens of millions in savings
The retailer's transportation efficiency push is part of a broader supply chain optimization effort.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets
BJ's Wholesale Club to cut SKUs by 20%
The retailer aims to reduce its inventory assortment to 6,000-6,500 SKUs.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets
FedEx healthcare leader outlines next steps in sector growth plan
Expanding cold chain footprint and attracting more pharmaceutical shippers are among the carrier's priorities.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets
Ohio MEP misused award funds, reported inaccurate financials: NIST OIG
An audit questioned $20.9 million in costs and identified $2.8 million in underreported income at the manufacturing extension partnership.
Manufacturing Dive · +1 outlets
Intel report shows gap between robotics expectations and readiness in manufacturing
70% of manufacturing leaders expect to manage a robot fleet in five years but only 40% have a formal strategy.
Manufacturing Dive · +1 outlets
Crowley launches Central America-Port Houston ocean service
The weekly service targets demand for fresh produce and time-sensitive cargo on the route.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets
H&M, Inditex and PVH garment manufacturer accused of union-squashing
Union employees at a Turkish supplier for the apparel brands allege violations of union rights.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets
Walmart's packaging falls short of 2025 sustainability targets
The retailer cited trade-offs among product protection, food safety, cost and recycled material availability in its ESG report.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets

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