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Report: Supply Chain Costs Soon to Exceed Inflation by 7%

Kearney's report projects that inventories stockpiled ahead of tariff deadlines are now being depleted, forcing companies to restock at higher prices.

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Workers at Kentucky EV Plant Set for Union Vote

Workers at the Glendale complex filed for a union election in January, before receiving federal approval to move forward with the vote in July.

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Xiaomi Declares Europe Foray in 2027 After EV Sales Gain Pace

Xiaomi has gained some $120 billion of market value over the past year, galvanized by a drive into EVs that’s gained momentum against much larger and more experienced rivals.

A Xiaomi Corp. YU7 electric SUV on display at one of the company's stores in Shanghai. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

China EV Sector Invests More Abroad Than at Home for First Time

Chinese companies are being driven to expand globally as overcapacity and a long-running price war at home squeeze margins all along the supply chain.

BYD Co. E5 electric vehicles in taxi livery at a lot in Shenzhen, China. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

DOJ Challenges California's Emissions Standards for Trucks

Days before the DOJ's complaints surfaced, four truck manufacturers also filed a separate lawsuit, asserting that they've been "caught in the crossfire" between the state and federal government.

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Bank Stands by Predictions that U.S. Consumers Will Bear Majority of Tariff Burden

The latest Producer Price Index, seen as a potential bellwether for the prices consumers may see in the months ahead, jumped 0.9% from June, lifting the annual rate to 3.3%.

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Ford Looks to Boost EV Sales with $2B Assembly Line Overhaul

Ford CEO Jim Farley touted the initiative as "the most radical redesign of how we manufacture cars since the Model T."

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How Additive Manufacturing Is Scaling Innovation in Critical Industries

Organizations that embrace additive manufacturing as infrastructure, not just as an experimental tool, will be positioned to lead in the decade ahead.

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Toyota Expects to Take $9.5B Hit from Trump Tariffs

Toyota slashed its operating profit forecast by 16% for the fiscal year ending in March 2026, and saw its operating profit fall by nearly 11% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025.

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GM Signs Domestic Rare-Earth Deal to Reduce Reliance on China

Beijing has imposed export controls over rare-earth magnet production in retaliation for U.S. tariff threats.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s on the assembly line at a General Motors assembly plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Photographer: Emily Elconin/Bloomberg

In the Age of Supply Chain Tech, Who — or What — Is a ‘Partner’?

By all means, consider embracing technology to supercharge all aspects of your supply chain. But never underestimate the power of human-driven partnerships to yield the best and most valuable results.

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