GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Supply Chain Industry Statistics

Remote and hybrid work boost supply chain resilience, productivity, and talent access.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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54% of supply chain organizations have reported increased cybersecurity concerns due to remote work

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49% of supply chain firms increased their investment in remote cybersecurity measures in 2023

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36% of companies faced challenges in maintaining security protocols remotely

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47% of supply chain firms report cyber threats increased with remote access

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58% of logistics managers believe remote work increases productivity

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65% of supply chain professionals indicated better work-life balance due to hybrid work arrangements

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52% of supply chain employees prefer a hybrid work model over fully remote or on-site work

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48% of supply chain employees said remote work helped them avoid commute times

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71% of supply chain companies believe remote work will lead to more flexible workforce planning

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66% of supply chain managers report improved employee retention with flexible work options

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55% of supply chain managers believe remote work impacts decision-making speed

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47% of supply chain industry employees were found to be more engaged with remote or hybrid work

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30% of supply chain logistics tasks are now performed remotely

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37% of supply chain organizations cite remote work as a key factor in attracting talent

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59% of supply chain executives believe remote work improves customer service through better employee focus

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78% of supply chain employees working remotely reported improved job satisfaction

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44% of supply chain managers experienced increased flexibility in scheduling due to remote work

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50% of supply chain firms consider remote work as essential to future growth strategy

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68% of supply chain managers believe remote work enhances innovation through diverse team collaboration

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70% of supply chain companies see remote work as a way to access a wider talent pool

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46% of supply chain jobs transitioned to remote work since the pandemic

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69% of supply chain professionals agree remote work supports sustainability efforts by reducing commuting emissions

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63% of supply chain managers identified remote work as a factor in improved operational agility

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64% of supply chain companies plan to further develop remote work policies in the next two years

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52% of supply chain managers believe remote work leads to better strategic planning

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34% of supply chain companies experienced cost savings from remote working

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38% of supply chain managers reported challenges in remote team communication

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40% of supply chain companies experienced challenges in data sharing across remote teams

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54% of supply chain companies experienced challenges related to remote work and supply chain security

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63% of supply chain employees reported difficulty in maintaining work-life balance during full remote work

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29% of supply chain companies have reported remote work leading to higher employee turnover

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39% of supply chain organizations reported difficulties in remote team training

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44% of supply chain companies reported challenges managing remote teams effectively

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43% of supply chain companies reported implementing remote work policies in 2023

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45% of supply chain firms increased investment in digital collaboration tools in 2023

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29% of supply chain companies plan to adopt permanent hybrid work models by 2025

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22% of supply chain companies reported increased remote onboarding success since 2022

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62% of supply chain firms reported increased supply chain resilience with remote and hybrid work models

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41% of supply chain organizations invested in virtual collaboration platforms in 2023

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26% of supply chain functions are now fully automated due to remote and digital workflows

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67% of supply chain companies are leveraging AI tools to enhance remote collaboration

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52% of supply chain organizations reported better visibility into operations with remote systems

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61% of supply chain organizations reported improved data analysis capabilities with remote systems

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55% of supply chain organizations reported increased cross-functional collaboration through remote tools

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31% of supply chain firms reported increased innovation driven by remote workforce diversity

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42% of supply chain firms increased the use of virtual reality for remote training and planning

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68% of supply chain organizations identified remote work as a driver of digital transformation

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35% of supply chain companies use virtual reality for remote teamwork and training activities

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61% of supply chain teams utilize cloud-based software to facilitate remote work

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Key Highlights

  • 43% of supply chain companies reported implementing remote work policies in 2023
  • 58% of logistics managers believe remote work increases productivity
  • 65% of supply chain professionals indicated better work-life balance due to hybrid work arrangements
  • 34% of supply chain companies experienced cost savings from remote working
  • 52% of supply chain employees prefer a hybrid work model over fully remote or on-site work
  • 45% of supply chain firms increased investment in digital collaboration tools in 2023
  • 38% of supply chain managers reported challenges in remote team communication
  • 48% of supply chain employees said remote work helped them avoid commute times
  • 29% of supply chain companies plan to adopt permanent hybrid work models by 2025
  • 71% of supply chain companies believe remote work will lead to more flexible workforce planning
  • 66% of supply chain managers report improved employee retention with flexible work options
  • 54% of supply chain organizations have reported increased cybersecurity concerns due to remote work
  • 61% of supply chain teams utilize cloud-based software to facilitate remote work

Remote and hybrid work models are transforming the supply chain industry in 2023, with 43% of companies implementing remote policies, 58% of managers citing productivity boosts, and a growing number of organizations embracing digital tools to enhance operational resilience and talent acquisition.

Cybersecurity and Risk Management

  • 54% of supply chain organizations have reported increased cybersecurity concerns due to remote work
  • 49% of supply chain firms increased their investment in remote cybersecurity measures in 2023
  • 36% of companies faced challenges in maintaining security protocols remotely
  • 47% of supply chain firms report cyber threats increased with remote access

Cybersecurity and Risk Management Interpretation

As supply chain firms navigate the shifted landscape of remote work, over half grapple with mounting cybersecurity threats—prompting nearly half to bolster their defenses—highlighting that in the race to stay connected, security remains the critical checkpoint.

Remote Work Adoption and Perceptions

  • 58% of logistics managers believe remote work increases productivity
  • 65% of supply chain professionals indicated better work-life balance due to hybrid work arrangements
  • 52% of supply chain employees prefer a hybrid work model over fully remote or on-site work
  • 48% of supply chain employees said remote work helped them avoid commute times
  • 71% of supply chain companies believe remote work will lead to more flexible workforce planning
  • 66% of supply chain managers report improved employee retention with flexible work options
  • 55% of supply chain managers believe remote work impacts decision-making speed
  • 47% of supply chain industry employees were found to be more engaged with remote or hybrid work
  • 30% of supply chain logistics tasks are now performed remotely
  • 37% of supply chain organizations cite remote work as a key factor in attracting talent
  • 59% of supply chain executives believe remote work improves customer service through better employee focus
  • 78% of supply chain employees working remotely reported improved job satisfaction
  • 44% of supply chain managers experienced increased flexibility in scheduling due to remote work
  • 50% of supply chain firms consider remote work as essential to future growth strategy
  • 68% of supply chain managers believe remote work enhances innovation through diverse team collaboration
  • 70% of supply chain companies see remote work as a way to access a wider talent pool
  • 46% of supply chain jobs transitioned to remote work since the pandemic
  • 69% of supply chain professionals agree remote work supports sustainability efforts by reducing commuting emissions
  • 63% of supply chain managers identified remote work as a factor in improved operational agility
  • 64% of supply chain companies plan to further develop remote work policies in the next two years
  • 52% of supply chain managers believe remote work leads to better strategic planning

Remote Work Adoption and Perceptions Interpretation

With over half of supply chain professionals embracing remote and hybrid work as a catalyst for increased productivity, innovation, and sustainability, it's clear that in logistics as in life, a flexible model isn't just a perk—it's becoming the strategic backbone of modern supply chain success.

Supply Chain Challenges and Difficulties

  • 34% of supply chain companies experienced cost savings from remote working
  • 38% of supply chain managers reported challenges in remote team communication
  • 40% of supply chain companies experienced challenges in data sharing across remote teams
  • 54% of supply chain companies experienced challenges related to remote work and supply chain security
  • 63% of supply chain employees reported difficulty in maintaining work-life balance during full remote work
  • 29% of supply chain companies have reported remote work leading to higher employee turnover
  • 39% of supply chain organizations reported difficulties in remote team training
  • 44% of supply chain companies reported challenges managing remote teams effectively

Supply Chain Challenges and Difficulties Interpretation

While remote work in the supply chain industry has yielded notable cost savings for some, the persistent hurdles in communication, data sharing, security, and employee well-being underscore that without strategic adaptation, remote and hybrid models risk becoming costly after all.

Supply Chain Investment and Digital Transformation

  • 43% of supply chain companies reported implementing remote work policies in 2023
  • 45% of supply chain firms increased investment in digital collaboration tools in 2023
  • 29% of supply chain companies plan to adopt permanent hybrid work models by 2025
  • 22% of supply chain companies reported increased remote onboarding success since 2022
  • 62% of supply chain firms reported increased supply chain resilience with remote and hybrid work models
  • 41% of supply chain organizations invested in virtual collaboration platforms in 2023
  • 26% of supply chain functions are now fully automated due to remote and digital workflows
  • 67% of supply chain companies are leveraging AI tools to enhance remote collaboration
  • 52% of supply chain organizations reported better visibility into operations with remote systems
  • 61% of supply chain organizations reported improved data analysis capabilities with remote systems
  • 55% of supply chain organizations reported increased cross-functional collaboration through remote tools
  • 31% of supply chain firms reported increased innovation driven by remote workforce diversity
  • 42% of supply chain firms increased the use of virtual reality for remote training and planning
  • 68% of supply chain organizations identified remote work as a driver of digital transformation
  • 35% of supply chain companies use virtual reality for remote teamwork and training activities

Supply Chain Investment and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As supply chain companies accelerate their digital pivot—embracing remote and hybrid models to boost resilience, visibility, and innovation—they're proving that even in logistics, a little virtual collaboration can move mountains, making remote work not just a cost-effective experiment, but a strategic necessity.

Technological Integration and Cloud Utilization

  • 61% of supply chain teams utilize cloud-based software to facilitate remote work

Technological Integration and Cloud Utilization Interpretation

With 61% of supply chain teams embracing cloud-based software for remote work, it's clear that the industry is shifting from fork-lift trucks to cloud lifts, ensuring resilience and flexibility in a digital age.

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