GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Automation Industry Statistics

Supply chain automation boosts efficiency, reduces errors, and enhances competitiveness.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The adoption of robotics in warehouses has increased by 34% in the past two years

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The warehouse robotics market is projected to reach $9.7 billion by 2026

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Up to 90% of logistics operations can be automated with current technology

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By 2025, 85% of warehouse operations will incorporate automation technologies

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The global autonomous vehicle market for logistics is projected to reach $41 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 19.2%

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70% of supply chain companies plan to deploy blockchain for provenance tracking by 2025

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The integration of 5G technology in supply chain logistics is expected to grow by 25% annually through 2025

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67% of supply chain professionals believe automation will significantly reduce errors

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78% of supply chain managers report that automation has improved their efficiency

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42% of supply chain delays are due to manual inventory management, which automation can help reduce

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82% of logistics managers see automation as essential for scalability

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The average warehouse labor cost savings due to automation is estimated at 20-40%

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65% of supply chain executives expect to see significant ROI from automation projects within the first year

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Automated inventory systems reduce stockouts by up to 30%

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Automated packaging lines have increased throughput by 50% in food and beverage industries

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71% of companies are investing in automation to support e-commerce logistics

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Automation reduces labor costs in warehouses by an average of 10-25%

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53% of supply chain professionals believe automation enhances supply chain resilience

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The use of autonomous trucks for freight is expected to increase by 29% annually through 2030

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80% of companies that adopted automation reported quicker onboarding and training processes

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Automated quality control systems in manufacturing reduce defects by up to 40%

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Automated demand planning systems can reduce forecast errors by up to 35%

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The implementation of AI in supply chain can cut operational costs by approximately 15-30%

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65% of organizations report reduced cycle times after adopting automation in procurement

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72% of companies see automation as a strategic priority for digital transformation

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Data analytics driven by automation improves decision-making speed by up to 40%

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The use of predictive maintenance in logistics reduces equipment downtime by up to 35%

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64% of supply chain executives believe automation will help meet sustainability goals

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The implementation of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) has resulted in a 42% increase in picking accuracy in warehouses

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72% of companies using automation strategies report improved customer satisfaction

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83% of supply chain leaders believe that automation improves data accuracy

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AI-powered route optimization reduces transportation costs by up to 20%

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The use of automation in returns management increases processing speed by 45%

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The global supply chain management software market is expected to reach $19.90 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10.6%

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AI-driven demand forecasting can improve accuracy by up to 50%

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45% of companies have implemented AI to optimize their supply chain

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Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are used in 60% of logistics warehouses

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54% of supply chain companies plan to increase their investment in automation technologies in 2023

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The use of IoT in supply chain management increases transparency and real-time tracking by 70%

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60% of companies utilizing predictive analytics have improved demand planning accuracy

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58% of supply chain managers cite delays caused by manual data entry, which automation aims to eliminate

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The adoption of cloud-based supply chain automation solutions is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% through 2028

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The global robotic process automation (RPA) market in supply chain is expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 31%

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48% of logistics companies have integrated RPA to improve order processing

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The use of drones in supply delivery is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20% through 2027

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Over 70% of supply chain executives believe automation is vital for adapting to market fluctuations

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The use of blockchain for supply chain transparency is expected to grow by over 48% annually through 2026

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53% of supply chain automation investments are allocated to warehouse management systems

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68% of manufacturers plan to increase automation in their supply chain operations by 2025

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The employment of cobots (collaborative robots) in supply chains is expected to grow by 25% annually through 2025

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58% of logistics providers are considering automation upgrades to meet e-commerce demand spikes

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Automation solutions in supply chains are expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.7% between 2023 and 2030

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49% of supply chain organizations have integrated digital twins for simulation and testing

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76% of supply chain firms expect automation to improve compliance with regulatory standards

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The average time to onboard new supply chain automation tools has decreased by 30% over the past three years

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55% of logistics enterprises are investing in automation tools for last-mile delivery

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Key Highlights

The global supply chain management software market is expected to reach $19.90 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10.6%
67% of supply chain professionals believe automation will significantly reduce errors
The adoption of robotics in warehouses has increased by 34% in the past two years
AI-driven demand forecasting can improve accuracy by up to 50%
45% of companies have implemented AI to optimize their supply chain
78% of supply chain managers report that automation has improved their efficiency
The warehouse robotics market is projected to reach $9.7 billion by 2026
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are used in 60% of logistics warehouses
54% of supply chain companies plan to increase their investment in automation technologies in 2023
42% of supply chain delays are due to manual inventory management, which automation can help reduce
The use of IoT in supply chain management increases transparency and real-time tracking by 70%
82% of logistics managers see automation as essential for scalability
The average warehouse labor cost savings due to automation is estimated at 20-40%

The future of supply chain in the automation industry is transforming at a rapid pace, with projections showing a market growth to nearly $20 billion by 2027 and over 80% of logistics managers recognizing automation as essential for efficiency, scalability, and resilience.

AI and Robotics Innovations in Supply Chain

The adoption of robotics in warehouses has increased by 34% in the past two years
The warehouse robotics market is projected to reach $9.7 billion by 2026
Up to 90% of logistics operations can be automated with current technology

AI and Robotics Innovations in Supply Chain Interpretation

As warehouse robotics surge by 34%, poised to hit nearly $10 billion, it's clear that logistical automation is not just the future but the dominant present—transforming warehouses from manual fortresses into sleek, robot-powered hubs capable of handling almost all operations.

Emerging Technologies and Future Trends

By 2025, 85% of warehouse operations will incorporate automation technologies
The global autonomous vehicle market for logistics is projected to reach $41 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 19.2%
70% of supply chain companies plan to deploy blockchain for provenance tracking by 2025
The integration of 5G technology in supply chain logistics is expected to grow by 25% annually through 2025

Emerging Technologies and Future Trends Interpretation

As automation accelerates and blockchain, 5G, and autonomous vehicles revolutionize logistics, the supply chain industry is racing toward a future where efficiency, transparency, and speed become the new standard—making manual oversight increasingly an act of nostalgia.

Impact of Automation on Efficiency and Costs

67% of supply chain professionals believe automation will significantly reduce errors
78% of supply chain managers report that automation has improved their efficiency
42% of supply chain delays are due to manual inventory management, which automation can help reduce
82% of logistics managers see automation as essential for scalability
The average warehouse labor cost savings due to automation is estimated at 20-40%
65% of supply chain executives expect to see significant ROI from automation projects within the first year
Automated inventory systems reduce stockouts by up to 30%
Automated packaging lines have increased throughput by 50% in food and beverage industries
71% of companies are investing in automation to support e-commerce logistics
Automation reduces labor costs in warehouses by an average of 10-25%
53% of supply chain professionals believe automation enhances supply chain resilience
The use of autonomous trucks for freight is expected to increase by 29% annually through 2030
80% of companies that adopted automation reported quicker onboarding and training processes
Automated quality control systems in manufacturing reduce defects by up to 40%
Automated demand planning systems can reduce forecast errors by up to 35%
The implementation of AI in supply chain can cut operational costs by approximately 15-30%
65% of organizations report reduced cycle times after adopting automation in procurement
72% of companies see automation as a strategic priority for digital transformation
Data analytics driven by automation improves decision-making speed by up to 40%
The use of predictive maintenance in logistics reduces equipment downtime by up to 35%
64% of supply chain executives believe automation will help meet sustainability goals
The implementation of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) has resulted in a 42% increase in picking accuracy in warehouses
72% of companies using automation strategies report improved customer satisfaction
83% of supply chain leaders believe that automation improves data accuracy
AI-powered route optimization reduces transportation costs by up to 20%
The use of automation in returns management increases processing speed by 45%

Impact of Automation on Efficiency and Costs Interpretation

With over two-thirds of supply chain pros betting on automation to slash errors and nearly 80% praising efficiency boosts, it's clear that today's logistics landscape is steering faster, smarter, and more resilient — proving that in the race for competitive edge, automation isn't just an upgrade but the entire payload.

Supply Chain Technology Adoption and Automation

The global supply chain management software market is expected to reach $19.90 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10.6%
AI-driven demand forecasting can improve accuracy by up to 50%
45% of companies have implemented AI to optimize their supply chain
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are used in 60% of logistics warehouses
54% of supply chain companies plan to increase their investment in automation technologies in 2023
The use of IoT in supply chain management increases transparency and real-time tracking by 70%
60% of companies utilizing predictive analytics have improved demand planning accuracy
58% of supply chain managers cite delays caused by manual data entry, which automation aims to eliminate
The adoption of cloud-based supply chain automation solutions is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% through 2028
The global robotic process automation (RPA) market in supply chain is expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 31%
48% of logistics companies have integrated RPA to improve order processing
The use of drones in supply delivery is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20% through 2027
Over 70% of supply chain executives believe automation is vital for adapting to market fluctuations
The use of blockchain for supply chain transparency is expected to grow by over 48% annually through 2026
53% of supply chain automation investments are allocated to warehouse management systems
68% of manufacturers plan to increase automation in their supply chain operations by 2025
The employment of cobots (collaborative robots) in supply chains is expected to grow by 25% annually through 2025
58% of logistics providers are considering automation upgrades to meet e-commerce demand spikes
Automation solutions in supply chains are expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.7% between 2023 and 2030
49% of supply chain organizations have integrated digital twins for simulation and testing
76% of supply chain firms expect automation to improve compliance with regulatory standards
The average time to onboard new supply chain automation tools has decreased by 30% over the past three years
55% of logistics enterprises are investing in automation tools for last-mile delivery

Supply Chain Technology Adoption and Automation Interpretation

As the supply chain gears up for a future where AI, IoT, and RPA not only streamline operations but also turn manual headaches into automated harmonies, companies that embrace these technologies now stand to reap a competitive edge—proving that in logistics, it's not just about moving goods, but about moving swiftly into smarter, more transparent, and resilient supply chains.