GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Supply Chain Industry Statistics

Digital transformation enhances visibility, efficiency, resilience, and innovation in supply chains.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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49% of supply chain professionals believe AI and machine learning will be critical for future supply chain resilience

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65% of supply chain leaders increased automation within their operations in 2023

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48% of supply chain executives are planning to implement artificial intelligence in forecasts and planning processes within the next year

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43% of supply chain managers find that robotic process automation (RPA) reduces manual errors

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80% of surveyed companies believe that AI-powered chatbots enhance supply chain customer service

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66% of supply chain organizations have experienced cost savings through automation and digital workflows

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62% of supply chain companies use advanced analytics for demand forecasting

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51% of companies use AI for optimizing routing and transportation in supply chain logistics

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45% of supply chain companies have adopted autonomous vehicles for logistics operations

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49% of supply chain organizations are exploring AI-driven predictive maintenance for equipment

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75% of supply chain leaders plan to adopt more AI-powered automation tools in the next two years

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49% of companies plan to expand their use of machine learning models for demand planning

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54% of companies are exploring AI and automation for warehouse management

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47% of logistics organizations utilize AI to optimize last-mile delivery routes

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43% of companies have implemented AI-powered quality inspections in manufacturing and logistics

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77% of logistics companies plan to increase their investment in digital technologies over the next two years

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55% of supply chain companies have integrated IoT sensors into their inventory management systems

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45% of companies say real-time data analytics has significantly enabled proactive decision-making

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68% of supply chain organizations have adopted cloud-based solutions to enhance agility

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72% of logistics firms cited cost reduction as a primary driver of digital transformation initiatives

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60% of supply chain firms use RFID technology to improve asset tracking and inventory accuracy

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55% of supply chain organizations are investing in digital twin technology to simulate and optimize operations

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67% of companies experience improved compliance and reduced paperwork errors through digital document management systems

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63% of companies plan to expand their use of big data analytics in the upcoming year

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72% of supply chain organizations have improved supply chain visibility through digital tools

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49% of supply chain firms are integrating 3D printing for rapid prototyping and spare parts manufacturing

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57% of businesses report increased agility thanks to digital transformation strategies

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64% of companies report that digital tools improve compliance with regulatory requirements

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42% of companies report that digital transformation has significantly improved their forecasting accuracy

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58% of organizations have implemented data lakes to centralize supply chain data

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54% of logistics providers report cost reductions due to digital order processing systems

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66% of supply chain companies believe that digital transformation gives them a competitive advantage

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67% of supply chain organizations utilize cloud-based SaaS solutions for core functions

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62% of companies have increased their use of virtual reality (VR) for training and simulation in supply chain management

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45% of supply chain companies have reduced their carbon footprint through digital optimization strategies

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52% of organizations have invested in digital map visualization tools for better route and warehouse planning

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54% of organizations plan to increase investment in digital supply chain security measures

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70% of supply chain executives say digital transformation has improved visibility across their supply chain

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60% of companies that adopted digital supply chain solutions experienced increased operational efficiency

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80% of organizations implementing blockchain in their supply chain report improved transparency and traceability

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63% of companies believe digital transformation has reduced supply chain risks by enabling better scenario planning

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46% of supply chain leaders report improved customer satisfaction due to digital initiatives

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70% of organizations reported increased supply chain flexibility after adopting new digital solutions

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52% of companies have utilized predictive analytics to reduce inventory costs

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50% of supply chain companies report that digital transformation has shortened lead times

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38% of companies report that digital transformation has increased their supply chain's resilience against disruptions

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58% of organizations are deploying drone technology for inventory management and delivery in supply chains

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55% of companies have seen improvements in inventory accuracy with RFID and barcode scanning

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48% of organizations report that digital transformation has enhanced supplier collaboration

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69% of logistics companies see digital transformation as vital to reducing delivery times

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47% of supply chain managers report higher employee productivity after digital transformation initiatives

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73% of organizations believe digital transformation helps mitigate supply chain disruptions

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53% of firms have increased their investments in supply chain cybersecurity following digital transformation efforts

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55% of companies are investing in digital training programs to upskill their supply chain workforce

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41% of supply chain managers say digital transformation has helped reduce overall costs

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69% of organizations report that digital transformation efforts have improved supply chain transparency

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50% of supply chain firms cited improved risk management through digital tools

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64% of supply chain firms have reported faster response times due to digital integration

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56% of organizations analyze social media data for insights into supply chain risks and opportunities

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63% of supply chains report improved forecasting accuracy after adopting big data analytics

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59% of companies report increased supply chain agility through digital transformation initiatives

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Key Highlights

70% of supply chain executives say digital transformation has improved visibility across their supply chain
60% of companies that adopted digital supply chain solutions experienced increased operational efficiency
49% of supply chain professionals believe AI and machine learning will be critical for future supply chain resilience
77% of logistics companies plan to increase their investment in digital technologies over the next two years
55% of supply chain companies have integrated IoT sensors into their inventory management systems
80% of organizations implementing blockchain in their supply chain report improved transparency and traceability
65% of supply chain leaders increased automation within their operations in 2023
45% of companies say real-time data analytics has significantly enabled proactive decision-making
68% of supply chain organizations have adopted cloud-based solutions to enhance agility
72% of logistics firms cited cost reduction as a primary driver of digital transformation initiatives
48% of supply chain executives are planning to implement artificial intelligence in forecasts and planning processes within the next year
63% of companies believe digital transformation has reduced supply chain risks by enabling better scenario planning
46% of supply chain leaders report improved customer satisfaction due to digital initiatives

Digital transformation is revolutionizing the supply chain industry, with 70% of executives reporting enhanced visibility and a significant boost in efficiency, resilience, and customer satisfaction driven by cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain.

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

49% of supply chain professionals believe AI and machine learning will be critical for future supply chain resilience
65% of supply chain leaders increased automation within their operations in 2023
48% of supply chain executives are planning to implement artificial intelligence in forecasts and planning processes within the next year
43% of supply chain managers find that robotic process automation (RPA) reduces manual errors
80% of surveyed companies believe that AI-powered chatbots enhance supply chain customer service
66% of supply chain organizations have experienced cost savings through automation and digital workflows
62% of supply chain companies use advanced analytics for demand forecasting
51% of companies use AI for optimizing routing and transportation in supply chain logistics
45% of supply chain companies have adopted autonomous vehicles for logistics operations
49% of supply chain organizations are exploring AI-driven predictive maintenance for equipment
75% of supply chain leaders plan to adopt more AI-powered automation tools in the next two years
49% of companies plan to expand their use of machine learning models for demand planning
54% of companies are exploring AI and automation for warehouse management
47% of logistics organizations utilize AI to optimize last-mile delivery routes
43% of companies have implemented AI-powered quality inspections in manufacturing and logistics

Artificial Intelligence and Automation Interpretation

With nearly half of supply chain professionals viewing AI as essential for future resilience, it's clear that automation and data-driven strategies—ranging from predictive maintenance to last-mile optimization—are transforming logistics from a manual craft into a high-tech backbone, where embracing the digital frontier isn't just strategic—it's survival.

Digital Transformation and Adoption of Technologies

77% of logistics companies plan to increase their investment in digital technologies over the next two years
55% of supply chain companies have integrated IoT sensors into their inventory management systems
45% of companies say real-time data analytics has significantly enabled proactive decision-making
68% of supply chain organizations have adopted cloud-based solutions to enhance agility
72% of logistics firms cited cost reduction as a primary driver of digital transformation initiatives
60% of supply chain firms use RFID technology to improve asset tracking and inventory accuracy
55% of supply chain organizations are investing in digital twin technology to simulate and optimize operations
67% of companies experience improved compliance and reduced paperwork errors through digital document management systems
63% of companies plan to expand their use of big data analytics in the upcoming year
72% of supply chain organizations have improved supply chain visibility through digital tools
49% of supply chain firms are integrating 3D printing for rapid prototyping and spare parts manufacturing
57% of businesses report increased agility thanks to digital transformation strategies
64% of companies report that digital tools improve compliance with regulatory requirements
42% of companies report that digital transformation has significantly improved their forecasting accuracy
58% of organizations have implemented data lakes to centralize supply chain data
54% of logistics providers report cost reductions due to digital order processing systems
66% of supply chain companies believe that digital transformation gives them a competitive advantage
67% of supply chain organizations utilize cloud-based SaaS solutions for core functions
62% of companies have increased their use of virtual reality (VR) for training and simulation in supply chain management
45% of supply chain companies have reduced their carbon footprint through digital optimization strategies
52% of organizations have invested in digital map visualization tools for better route and warehouse planning

Digital Transformation and Adoption of Technologies Interpretation

With over 75% of supply chain businesses ramping up investments in digital tech—ranging from IoT sensors to digital twins and VR—it's clear that the industry is not just digitizing but aggressively transforming into a smarter, more agile, and cost-efficient powerhouse, all while aiming to reduce costs, increase compliance, and gain a competitive edge—because in the fast-paced logistics game, digital is no longer an option, but the competitive necessity.

Investment in Digital Supply Chain Infrastructure

54% of organizations plan to increase investment in digital supply chain security measures

Investment in Digital Supply Chain Infrastructure Interpretation

With over half of organizations ramping up their digital supply chain security investments, it's clear that cyber threats are no longer just a risk—they're the next frontier demanding serious attention in our increasingly interconnected world.

Supply Chain Performance Improvements

70% of supply chain executives say digital transformation has improved visibility across their supply chain
60% of companies that adopted digital supply chain solutions experienced increased operational efficiency
80% of organizations implementing blockchain in their supply chain report improved transparency and traceability
63% of companies believe digital transformation has reduced supply chain risks by enabling better scenario planning
46% of supply chain leaders report improved customer satisfaction due to digital initiatives
70% of organizations reported increased supply chain flexibility after adopting new digital solutions
52% of companies have utilized predictive analytics to reduce inventory costs
50% of supply chain companies report that digital transformation has shortened lead times
38% of companies report that digital transformation has increased their supply chain's resilience against disruptions
58% of organizations are deploying drone technology for inventory management and delivery in supply chains
55% of companies have seen improvements in inventory accuracy with RFID and barcode scanning
48% of organizations report that digital transformation has enhanced supplier collaboration
69% of logistics companies see digital transformation as vital to reducing delivery times
47% of supply chain managers report higher employee productivity after digital transformation initiatives
73% of organizations believe digital transformation helps mitigate supply chain disruptions
53% of firms have increased their investments in supply chain cybersecurity following digital transformation efforts
55% of companies are investing in digital training programs to upskill their supply chain workforce
41% of supply chain managers say digital transformation has helped reduce overall costs
69% of organizations report that digital transformation efforts have improved supply chain transparency
50% of supply chain firms cited improved risk management through digital tools
64% of supply chain firms have reported faster response times due to digital integration
56% of organizations analyze social media data for insights into supply chain risks and opportunities
63% of supply chains report improved forecasting accuracy after adopting big data analytics
59% of companies report increased supply chain agility through digital transformation initiatives

Supply Chain Performance Improvements Interpretation

Digital transformation in the supply chain industry is not just a futuristic concept but a rapidly unfolding reality, with 70% of executives attesting to enhanced visibility and over half seeing reductions in costs, lead times, and risks—proving that digital innovation is as essential to resilience and efficiency as it is to keeping a company ahead in the game.