GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Consulting Industry Statistics

Supply chain consulting growth emphasizes digital, sustainability, and technology integration.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Digital supply chain projects increase consulting revenue by an average of 25%

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DHL Supply Chain reported a 20% efficiency improvement in client operations after consulting-led process optimizations

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85% of supply chain consultancies measure project success based on improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and risk reduction

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28% of supply chain consulting firms have established dedicated sustainability consulting teams

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83% of supply chain consulting firms expect increased investment in AI and machine learning over the next three years

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46% of supply chain consulting efforts involve redesigning logistics networks for efficiency

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69% of supply chain management consultancies consider talent acquisition and retention as essential to digital transformation success

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77% of supply chain consulting firms have introduced new service lines focused on sustainability and energy efficiency in the last year

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65% of supply chain consultancies are investing in employee training on new digital tools

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67% of supply chain consulting firms offer including sustainability metrics and reporting as part of their core service portfolio

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The global supply chain consulting market is projected to reach $12.2 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.4%

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78% of supply chain consultants report increased demand for digital transformation services

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52% of supply chain consulting projects involve sustainability initiatives

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Automation is expected to reduce supply chain consulting costs by up to 30% over the next five years

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The adoption of AI in supply chain consulting is expected to grow at 35% CAGR through 2028

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60% of supply chain consultants report increased client requests for end-to-end supply chain visibility solutions

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Clients investing in supply chain consulting see an average ROI of 15% within the first year

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82% of supply chain consulting projects now incorporate sustainability and green practices

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The supply chain consulting industry experienced a 12% revenue growth in 2022, outperforming some other consulting sectors

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The adoption of IoT in supply chain consulting is projected to grow at 40% CAGR through 2027

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Around 66% of supply chain consultants have seen increased demand for inventory optimization strategies

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The deployment of robotic process automation (RPA) in supply chain consulting has increased by 50% in 2023

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75% of supply chain consultants believe that data analytics will be central to future supply chain strategies

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Consulting firms report a 35% increase in cross-functional project collaborations in supply chain initiatives

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The use of digital twins in supply chain consulting is predicted to grow at 28% CAGR through 2028

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60% of supply chain consulting engagements now include focus on sustainability and circular economy practices

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The supply chain risk management segment of consulting is growing at a rate of 15% annually

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55% of supply chain consultants report that client expectations for transparency have increased significantly post-pandemic

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The use of predictive analytics in supply chain consulting has increased by 40% since 2020

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58% of consulting firms expect the number of supply chain project proposals to increase by at least 20% over the next year

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The global supply chain analytics market in consulting is anticipated to reach $8 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 10%

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44% of supply chain consulting projects now include data-driven strategic planning

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62% of clients seeking supply chain consulting services aim to improve supplier collaboration

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Cloud migration in supply chain consulting projects has grown 50% in the last two years

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53% of consulting firms report a rise in demand for supply chain talent development programs

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The market share of niche supply chain consulting firms is increasing by 5% annually, due to specialization in sectors such as pharma, tech, and retail

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79% of supply chain consulting projects focus on enhancing customer experience and service levels

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Digitally driven supply chain consulting projects are associated with an average 18% reduction in operational costs

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63% of supply chain consultants have adopted hybrid consultancy models combining onsite and remote services

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41% of clients surveyed want supply chain consulting to prioritize climate change mitigation strategies

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The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing market for supply chain consulting, with a CAGR of 12%

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The number of supply chain consulting projects using predictive maintenance strategies increased by 45% in 2023

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80% of supply chain system upgrades are driven by regulatory compliance requirements

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The number of startups offering niche supply chain consulting services increased 20% in 2023, driven by demand for specialization

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Supply chain consulting firms that focus on emerging markets report higher growth rates, with an average CAGR of 11%, compared to developed markets

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The adoption of 5G technology in supply chain management is anticipated to grow at 30% CAGR through 2026, driving new capabilities

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50% of supply chain consulting firms reported increased demand for capacity planning and demand forecasting services in 2023

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The global market for supply chain consulting related to circular economy models is expected to reach $3 billion by 2027, growing at 12% CAGR

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73% of supply chain consultants believe that integration of renewable energy considerations into supply chain planning will become standard practice by 2030

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88% of supply chain consultants see a strong link between sustainability initiatives and long-term client retention

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69% of supply chain consulting projects are adopting a customer-centric approach, focusing on improving end-customer satisfaction

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56% of supply chain firms are increasing investment in data privacy and cybersecurity to protect client data

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65% of consulting firms see supply chain resilience as a top strategic priority for their clients

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43% of supply chain consultants cite talent shortage as a key challenge in delivering projects

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Supply chain consulting firms see a 40% increase in demand for risk management consulting post-pandemic

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54% of consulting projects focus on reducing lead times and increasing responsiveness in supply chains

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45% of consulting projects include a component of supplier relationship management

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The average duration of supply chain consulting projects is approximately 9 months, with digital transformation projects averaging 12 months

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47% of supply chain consulting clients cite cost reduction as their primary goal

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Studies show that supply chain consultancy projects that include stakeholder engagement have a 35% higher success rate

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59% of clients worldwide seek supply chain consulting for digital risk mitigation

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42% of supply chain consulting projects incorporate scenario planning for future disruptions

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70% of projects in supply chain consulting involve technology upgrades and system integration

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55% of supply chain consultants report that blockchain is increasingly being integrated into supply chain solutions

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48% of supply chain consultants report increased use of cloud-based solutions in projects

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37% of supply chain consulting engagements involve workforce transformation to accommodate automation and technologies

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80% of supply chain consultants have adopted agile methodologies to enhance project delivery speed

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Only 30% of supply chain consulting firms have fully integrated AI into their service offerings as of 2023

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68% of supply chain consulting firms have expanded their technological service offerings in the past two years

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70% of supply chain consultants report working on projects that prioritize digitization and automation

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Approximately 35% of supply chain consulting projects involve integration of SaaS solutions

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59% of supply chain consulting projects focus on implementing or optimizing ERP systems

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69% of supply chain consultants believe that real-time data analytics will become the standard in supply chain management by 2030

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42% of supply chain projects now incorporate advanced cybersecurity measures

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54% of supply chain consultants plan to expand their digital offerings to include more IoT and blockchain solutions by 2025

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71% of supply chain consulting firms have increased their focus on cyber-physical systems to enhance supply chain security

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38% of supply chain projects are now leveraging big data analytics to drive decision-making

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74% of supply chain consultants report an increase in client budget allocations for innovative technologies

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81% of supply chain projects now prioritize digital transformation to improve transparency and customer experience

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Only 25% of global supply chain consulting firms utilize comprehensive KPI dashboards for client reporting, indicating room for technological advancement

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The number of supply chain consultancy patents filed related to AI and automation increased by 22% from 2022 to 2023

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Key Highlights

The global supply chain consulting market is projected to reach $12.2 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.4%
78% of supply chain consultants report increased demand for digital transformation services
65% of consulting firms see supply chain resilience as a top strategic priority for their clients
52% of supply chain consulting projects involve sustainability initiatives
Automation is expected to reduce supply chain consulting costs by up to 30% over the next five years
43% of supply chain consultants cite talent shortage as a key challenge in delivering projects
Digital supply chain projects increase consulting revenue by an average of 25%
The adoption of AI in supply chain consulting is expected to grow at 35% CAGR through 2028
60% of supply chain consultants report increased client requests for end-to-end supply chain visibility solutions
Supply chain consulting firms see a 40% increase in demand for risk management consulting post-pandemic
70% of projects in supply chain consulting involve technology upgrades and system integration
55% of supply chain consultants report that blockchain is increasingly being integrated into supply chain solutions
DHL Supply Chain reported a 20% efficiency improvement in client operations after consulting-led process optimizations

The rapidly evolving landscape of the consulting industry is being reshaped by a booming supply chain sector projected to reach $12.2 billion by 2026, driven by surging demand for digital transformation, automation, and sustainable practices amid a talent shortage and rising client expectations.

Consulting Firm Activities and Investments

Digital supply chain projects increase consulting revenue by an average of 25%
DHL Supply Chain reported a 20% efficiency improvement in client operations after consulting-led process optimizations
85% of supply chain consultancies measure project success based on improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and risk reduction
28% of supply chain consulting firms have established dedicated sustainability consulting teams
83% of supply chain consulting firms expect increased investment in AI and machine learning over the next three years
46% of supply chain consulting efforts involve redesigning logistics networks for efficiency
69% of supply chain management consultancies consider talent acquisition and retention as essential to digital transformation success
77% of supply chain consulting firms have introduced new service lines focused on sustainability and energy efficiency in the last year
65% of supply chain consultancies are investing in employee training on new digital tools
67% of supply chain consulting firms offer including sustainability metrics and reporting as part of their core service portfolio

Consulting Firm Activities and Investments Interpretation

As digital innovation and sustainability become twin pillars, supply chain consulting firms are not only boosting revenues by 25% and slashing costs—sometimes by 20%—but are also increasingly investing in AI, talent, and eco-conscious services, proving that supply chain excellence now hinges on smarter, greener, and more skilled strategies.

Market Growth and Trends

The global supply chain consulting market is projected to reach $12.2 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.4%
78% of supply chain consultants report increased demand for digital transformation services
52% of supply chain consulting projects involve sustainability initiatives
Automation is expected to reduce supply chain consulting costs by up to 30% over the next five years
The adoption of AI in supply chain consulting is expected to grow at 35% CAGR through 2028
60% of supply chain consultants report increased client requests for end-to-end supply chain visibility solutions
Clients investing in supply chain consulting see an average ROI of 15% within the first year
82% of supply chain consulting projects now incorporate sustainability and green practices
The supply chain consulting industry experienced a 12% revenue growth in 2022, outperforming some other consulting sectors
The adoption of IoT in supply chain consulting is projected to grow at 40% CAGR through 2027
Around 66% of supply chain consultants have seen increased demand for inventory optimization strategies
The deployment of robotic process automation (RPA) in supply chain consulting has increased by 50% in 2023
75% of supply chain consultants believe that data analytics will be central to future supply chain strategies
Consulting firms report a 35% increase in cross-functional project collaborations in supply chain initiatives
The use of digital twins in supply chain consulting is predicted to grow at 28% CAGR through 2028
60% of supply chain consulting engagements now include focus on sustainability and circular economy practices
The supply chain risk management segment of consulting is growing at a rate of 15% annually
55% of supply chain consultants report that client expectations for transparency have increased significantly post-pandemic
The use of predictive analytics in supply chain consulting has increased by 40% since 2020
58% of consulting firms expect the number of supply chain project proposals to increase by at least 20% over the next year
The global supply chain analytics market in consulting is anticipated to reach $8 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 10%
44% of supply chain consulting projects now include data-driven strategic planning
62% of clients seeking supply chain consulting services aim to improve supplier collaboration
Cloud migration in supply chain consulting projects has grown 50% in the last two years
53% of consulting firms report a rise in demand for supply chain talent development programs
The market share of niche supply chain consulting firms is increasing by 5% annually, due to specialization in sectors such as pharma, tech, and retail
79% of supply chain consulting projects focus on enhancing customer experience and service levels
Digitally driven supply chain consulting projects are associated with an average 18% reduction in operational costs
63% of supply chain consultants have adopted hybrid consultancy models combining onsite and remote services
41% of clients surveyed want supply chain consulting to prioritize climate change mitigation strategies
The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing market for supply chain consulting, with a CAGR of 12%
The number of supply chain consulting projects using predictive maintenance strategies increased by 45% in 2023
80% of supply chain system upgrades are driven by regulatory compliance requirements
The number of startups offering niche supply chain consulting services increased 20% in 2023, driven by demand for specialization
Supply chain consulting firms that focus on emerging markets report higher growth rates, with an average CAGR of 11%, compared to developed markets
The adoption of 5G technology in supply chain management is anticipated to grow at 30% CAGR through 2026, driving new capabilities
50% of supply chain consulting firms reported increased demand for capacity planning and demand forecasting services in 2023
The global market for supply chain consulting related to circular economy models is expected to reach $3 billion by 2027, growing at 12% CAGR
73% of supply chain consultants believe that integration of renewable energy considerations into supply chain planning will become standard practice by 2030
88% of supply chain consultants see a strong link between sustainability initiatives and long-term client retention
69% of supply chain consulting projects are adopting a customer-centric approach, focusing on improving end-customer satisfaction
56% of supply chain firms are increasing investment in data privacy and cybersecurity to protect client data

Market Growth and Trends Interpretation

As supply chain consulting accelerates toward a $12.2 billion milestone fueled by digital transformation, sustainability, and AI, it’s clear that future-proofing operations is no longer optional but essential—particularly as cost-reduction, transparency, and green practices become the new benchmarks for competitive success.

Supply Chain Resilience and Recovery

65% of consulting firms see supply chain resilience as a top strategic priority for their clients
43% of supply chain consultants cite talent shortage as a key challenge in delivering projects
Supply chain consulting firms see a 40% increase in demand for risk management consulting post-pandemic
54% of consulting projects focus on reducing lead times and increasing responsiveness in supply chains
45% of consulting projects include a component of supplier relationship management
The average duration of supply chain consulting projects is approximately 9 months, with digital transformation projects averaging 12 months
47% of supply chain consulting clients cite cost reduction as their primary goal
Studies show that supply chain consultancy projects that include stakeholder engagement have a 35% higher success rate
59% of clients worldwide seek supply chain consulting for digital risk mitigation
42% of supply chain consulting projects incorporate scenario planning for future disruptions

Supply Chain Resilience and Recovery Interpretation

As supply chains become the battlefield of strategic priorities, consulting firms are racing against talent shortages to cut lead times, reduce costs, and digitally fortify their clients’ resilience—proving that in the race to stay ahead, agility and stakeholder engagement are the real game changers.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

70% of projects in supply chain consulting involve technology upgrades and system integration
55% of supply chain consultants report that blockchain is increasingly being integrated into supply chain solutions
48% of supply chain consultants report increased use of cloud-based solutions in projects
37% of supply chain consulting engagements involve workforce transformation to accommodate automation and technologies
80% of supply chain consultants have adopted agile methodologies to enhance project delivery speed
Only 30% of supply chain consulting firms have fully integrated AI into their service offerings as of 2023
68% of supply chain consulting firms have expanded their technological service offerings in the past two years
70% of supply chain consultants report working on projects that prioritize digitization and automation
Approximately 35% of supply chain consulting projects involve integration of SaaS solutions
59% of supply chain consulting projects focus on implementing or optimizing ERP systems
69% of supply chain consultants believe that real-time data analytics will become the standard in supply chain management by 2030
42% of supply chain projects now incorporate advanced cybersecurity measures
54% of supply chain consultants plan to expand their digital offerings to include more IoT and blockchain solutions by 2025
71% of supply chain consulting firms have increased their focus on cyber-physical systems to enhance supply chain security
38% of supply chain projects are now leveraging big data analytics to drive decision-making
74% of supply chain consultants report an increase in client budget allocations for innovative technologies
81% of supply chain projects now prioritize digital transformation to improve transparency and customer experience
Only 25% of global supply chain consulting firms utilize comprehensive KPI dashboards for client reporting, indicating room for technological advancement
The number of supply chain consultancy patents filed related to AI and automation increased by 22% from 2022 to 2023

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

With over 70% of supply chain projects focusing on technology upgrades and a formidable push towards automation, it's clear that in the race towards digital dominance, supply chains are evolving faster than you can say "blockchain," yet only a quarter of firms are fully leveraging KPI dashboards—reminding us that amidst innovation, there's still room for technologically chic but practically crucial improvements.