GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Business Industry Statistics

Supply chain digitization boosts efficiency, visibility, sustainability, resilience, and innovation.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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77% of supply chain professionals believe that supply chain digitization will lead to better risk management

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69% of companies believe that supply chain data analytics improves decision-making

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73% of supply chain executives are investing in cybersecurity measures to protect supply chain data

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66% of logistics providers report that offering end-to-end supply chain visibility attracts more clients

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74% of supply chain firms increased their focus on inventory optimization during recent years

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58% of supply chain managers find data accuracy to be a challenge in digital transformation efforts

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49% of supply chain operations are leveraging cloud platforms for integrated management

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67% of companies report that supply chain digitalization has improved supplier collaboration

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53% of supply chain managers report that increased data analytics investment has improved inventory accuracy

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54% of organizations report that digital transformation has improved supply chain traceability

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77% of supply chain executives view digital transformation as critical for competitive advantage

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70% of supply chain professionals say that supply chain disruptions have increased their operational costs

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65% of companies report that supply chain visibility is their top priority for digital transformation

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80% of supply chain disruptions are caused by external factors such as natural disasters, geopolitical issues, and supplier failures

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60% of companies experiencing supply chain issues reported delays in product delivery

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85% of companies emphasize the importance of supply chain agility to survive market volatility

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58% of organizations cite the lack of end-to-end visibility as a barrier to supply chain optimization

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54% of supply chain organizations aim to reduce inventory levels while maintaining service levels

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47% of survey respondents report increased complexity in managing multi-channel supply chains

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62% of companies say they plan to increase investment in supply chain risk management solutions

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57% of global manufacturing companies report recent disruptions affecting their supply chains

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45% of supply chain professionals see supplier collaboration as the key to building resilience

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50% of organizations utilize third-party logistics (3PL) providers for supply chain operations

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69% of companies report that supply chain disruptions lead to significant financial losses annually

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68% of companies are investing in supply chain resilience initiatives post-pandemic

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79% of organizations cite cost reduction as a primary driver for supply chain automation

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53% of supply chain firms are actively working on enhancing supplier diversity programs

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51% of organizations have experienced supply chain cyberattacks increasing in recent years

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45% of supply chain professionals identify inventory management as a major challenge

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78% of respondents consider supply chain agility essential to cope with market fluctuations

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55% of organizations are developing contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks

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62% of businesses plan to increase their investment in supply chain technology over the next two years

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78% of enterprises are focusing on supply chain risk mitigation through diversification of suppliers

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72% of manufacturing firms cite the importance of supplier risk assessment in their supply chain strategies

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63% of companies are investing in supply chain sustainability initiatives

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52% of supply chain decision-makers prioritize reducing carbon footprint as part of their strategic goals

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83% of supply chain managers claim that collaborative planning reduces waste

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44% of organizations are piloting or implementing green logistics strategies to reduce environmental impact

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76% of supply chain executives see sustainability as an integral part of supply chain strategy

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55% of companies have implemented or are planning to implement circular supply chain practices to promote reuse and recycling

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59% of logistics providers are investing in green fleet initiatives to lower emissions

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64% of companies actively monitor supply chain sustainability metrics

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55% of supply chain executives believe that automation will significantly improve supply chain efficiency within the next five years

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42% of supply chain professionals are adopting AI and machine learning tools to forecast demand

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75% of supply chain managers see blockchain as a promising technology for enhancing transparency

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54% of supply chain organizations are currently using or planning to implement IoT devices for real-time tracking

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67% of organizations have adopted or are considering implementing supply chain as a service (SCaaS) models

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40% of supply chain firms are exploring robotics automation to handle warehouse tasks

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54% of companies have adopted or plan to adopt predictive analytics tools for demand forecasting

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72% of companies are planning to adopt 5G technology to enable faster and more reliable supply chain communication

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64% of logistics firms use artificial intelligence for route planning and optimization

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60% of companies are investing in supply chain automation tools to reduce manual errors

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71% of logistics companies are deploying autonomous vehicles for deliveries

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68% of respondents believe that digital twins can significantly improve supply chain planning

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66% of supply chain companies report that real-time data sharing reduces lead times

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73% of supply chain professionals are optimistic about the future of supply chain technology innovations

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61% of supply chain organizations are adopting or expanding the use of predictive maintenance technologies

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49% of companies cite integration issues between legacy systems and new supply chain technology as a barrier

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48% of supply chain leaders report skilled labor shortages as a major challenge

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61% of enterprises prioritize workforce training and development to adapt to supply chain automation

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Key Highlights

70% of supply chain professionals say that supply chain disruptions have increased their operational costs
65% of companies report that supply chain visibility is their top priority for digital transformation
55% of supply chain executives believe that automation will significantly improve supply chain efficiency within the next five years
42% of supply chain professionals are adopting AI and machine learning tools to forecast demand
80% of supply chain disruptions are caused by external factors such as natural disasters, geopolitical issues, and supplier failures
60% of companies experiencing supply chain issues reported delays in product delivery
75% of supply chain managers see blockchain as a promising technology for enhancing transparency
63% of companies are investing in supply chain sustainability initiatives
54% of supply chain organizations are currently using or planning to implement IoT devices for real-time tracking
48% of supply chain leaders report skilled labor shortages as a major challenge
85% of companies emphasize the importance of supply chain agility to survive market volatility
52% of supply chain decision-makers prioritize reducing carbon footprint as part of their strategic goals
67% of organizations have adopted or are considering implementing supply chain as a service (SCaaS) models

In an era where 70% of supply chain professionals cite rising operational costs due to disruptions, the industry is rapidly embracing digital transformation, automation, and sustainability initiatives to navigate these challenges and build resilient, efficient supply networks.

Digital Transformation and Data Management

77% of supply chain professionals believe that supply chain digitization will lead to better risk management
69% of companies believe that supply chain data analytics improves decision-making
73% of supply chain executives are investing in cybersecurity measures to protect supply chain data
66% of logistics providers report that offering end-to-end supply chain visibility attracts more clients
74% of supply chain firms increased their focus on inventory optimization during recent years
58% of supply chain managers find data accuracy to be a challenge in digital transformation efforts
49% of supply chain operations are leveraging cloud platforms for integrated management
67% of companies report that supply chain digitalization has improved supplier collaboration
53% of supply chain managers report that increased data analytics investment has improved inventory accuracy
54% of organizations report that digital transformation has improved supply chain traceability
77% of supply chain executives view digital transformation as critical for competitive advantage

Digital Transformation and Data Management Interpretation

As supply chains embrace digital transformation, they are increasingly trading traditional risks for the promise of smarter, more secure, and more transparent operations—though not without grappling with the pitfalls of data accuracy and integration, proving that in the race for competitive advantage, technology is both the accelerator and the obstacle.

Supply Chain Resilience and Disruptions

70% of supply chain professionals say that supply chain disruptions have increased their operational costs
65% of companies report that supply chain visibility is their top priority for digital transformation
80% of supply chain disruptions are caused by external factors such as natural disasters, geopolitical issues, and supplier failures
60% of companies experiencing supply chain issues reported delays in product delivery
85% of companies emphasize the importance of supply chain agility to survive market volatility
58% of organizations cite the lack of end-to-end visibility as a barrier to supply chain optimization
54% of supply chain organizations aim to reduce inventory levels while maintaining service levels
47% of survey respondents report increased complexity in managing multi-channel supply chains
62% of companies say they plan to increase investment in supply chain risk management solutions
57% of global manufacturing companies report recent disruptions affecting their supply chains
45% of supply chain professionals see supplier collaboration as the key to building resilience
50% of organizations utilize third-party logistics (3PL) providers for supply chain operations
69% of companies report that supply chain disruptions lead to significant financial losses annually
68% of companies are investing in supply chain resilience initiatives post-pandemic
79% of organizations cite cost reduction as a primary driver for supply chain automation
53% of supply chain firms are actively working on enhancing supplier diversity programs
51% of organizations have experienced supply chain cyberattacks increasing in recent years
45% of supply chain professionals identify inventory management as a major challenge
78% of respondents consider supply chain agility essential to cope with market fluctuations
55% of organizations are developing contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks
62% of businesses plan to increase their investment in supply chain technology over the next two years
78% of enterprises are focusing on supply chain risk mitigation through diversification of suppliers
72% of manufacturing firms cite the importance of supplier risk assessment in their supply chain strategies

Supply Chain Resilience and Disruptions Interpretation

In an era where 70% of supply chain pros face rising costs, nearly 80% highlight agility as the lifeline, and over half scramble to enhance visibility amid external chaos—it's clear that thriving in today's complex business landscape demands more than just good logistics; it requires a resilient digital backbone and a strategic recipe that balances automation, diversification, and real-time insight.

Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives

63% of companies are investing in supply chain sustainability initiatives
52% of supply chain decision-makers prioritize reducing carbon footprint as part of their strategic goals
83% of supply chain managers claim that collaborative planning reduces waste
44% of organizations are piloting or implementing green logistics strategies to reduce environmental impact
76% of supply chain executives see sustainability as an integral part of supply chain strategy
55% of companies have implemented or are planning to implement circular supply chain practices to promote reuse and recycling
59% of logistics providers are investing in green fleet initiatives to lower emissions
64% of companies actively monitor supply chain sustainability metrics

Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives Interpretation

With over half of companies prioritizing green initiatives and nearly two-thirds actively tracking sustainability metrics, the supply chain industry is proving that going green isn't just good for the planet—it's good for business, too.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

55% of supply chain executives believe that automation will significantly improve supply chain efficiency within the next five years
42% of supply chain professionals are adopting AI and machine learning tools to forecast demand
75% of supply chain managers see blockchain as a promising technology for enhancing transparency
54% of supply chain organizations are currently using or planning to implement IoT devices for real-time tracking
67% of organizations have adopted or are considering implementing supply chain as a service (SCaaS) models
40% of supply chain firms are exploring robotics automation to handle warehouse tasks
54% of companies have adopted or plan to adopt predictive analytics tools for demand forecasting
72% of companies are planning to adopt 5G technology to enable faster and more reliable supply chain communication
64% of logistics firms use artificial intelligence for route planning and optimization
60% of companies are investing in supply chain automation tools to reduce manual errors
71% of logistics companies are deploying autonomous vehicles for deliveries
68% of respondents believe that digital twins can significantly improve supply chain planning
66% of supply chain companies report that real-time data sharing reduces lead times
73% of supply chain professionals are optimistic about the future of supply chain technology innovations
61% of supply chain organizations are adopting or expanding the use of predictive maintenance technologies
49% of companies cite integration issues between legacy systems and new supply chain technology as a barrier

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

With over half of supply chain executives betting on automation and AI to revolutionize efficiency, and a substantial majority embracing cutting-edge technologies like blockchain, IoT, 5G, and autonomous vehicles, the logistics industry is clearly racing toward a future where digital innovation isn't just an upgrade—it's the entire shipment.

Workforce Development and Collaboration

48% of supply chain leaders report skilled labor shortages as a major challenge
61% of enterprises prioritize workforce training and development to adapt to supply chain automation

Workforce Development and Collaboration Interpretation

With nearly half of supply chain leaders struggling with skilled labor shortages and over 60% investing in workforce training, it's clear that adapting to automation isn't just a trend—it's a survival skill in the modern business landscape.