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Scotts Miracle-Gro widens tech partnership for supply chain AI
The lawn and garden care brand’s broader use of Kinaxis technology aims to unify planning, decision-making and execution into a single platform.
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Toyota plans Tacoma production in Texas with $3.6B expansion
The automaker won’t yet say what portion of U.S.-bound Tacoma production will shift from Mexico after expanding the San Antonio factory.
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AI, semiconductors drive June air cargo demand
Global air freight spot rates were up 38% year over year in June, but the pace of growth is slowing, Xeneta reported.
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Apple turns to Broadcom for custom chips
The roughly $30 billion agreement is expected to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips through 2031.
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Nike expects nearly $1B in IEEPA tariff refunds
The sportswear brand has collected more than $300 million in refunds for the invalidated levies, as of the quarter ending May 31.
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Maersk launches dedicated lithium-ion battery freight service in North America
The new ground transportation offering expands the company’s hazardous materials network as battery production and demand continue to grow.
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Transpacific ocean rates fueled by early peak, frontloading
Spot rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast are up 120% since mid-May, while the East Coast lane is 85% higher compared to the last six weeks, according to Freightos.
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Levi Strauss to close Kentucky warehouse after yearlong delay
The denim giant held off on fully shifting the location's work to a third-party site in Ohio amid heightened demand.
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EV transition challenges auto supply chain resilience, Moody’s says
Legacy automakers have the added complexity of having to run different supply chains for internal combustion engine, hybrid and EV powertrains.
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DHL Supply Chain exec highlights what distinguishes the best teams
“I don’t think you get to become a leader unless you’re good at encouraging diverse teams,” Global CIO Sally Miller told Supply Chain Dive.
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USMCA: Retail, manufacturing and apparel groups call for preservation
Trade groups backed the pact’s annual review but stressed its importance to North America supply chains.
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Cobots become simpler, smarter with AI
Collaborative robots have taken off in recent years as artificial intelligence makes them useful for a wider variety of applications.