GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Define Industry Statistics

Supply chain modernization driven by technology, resilience, sustainability, and disruption adaptation.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The average supply chain costs account for approximately 8-10% of a company’s revenue

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74% of supply chain executives say automation improves operational efficiency

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38% of companies report that supply chain costs have risen over the past year

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68% of supply chain managers report increased pressure to reduce carbon emissions

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The global supply chain management market is expected to reach $37.41 billion by 2027

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54% of supply chain executives plan to increase collaboration with external partners in the next 12 months

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83% of supply chain leaders believe that sustainability will be a key differentiator in the next five years

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53% of companies use predictive analytics to forecast demand

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66% of organizations see supplier collaboration as key to supply chain innovation

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69% of supply chains are integrating sustainability metrics into their KPIs

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44% of companies are exploring circular economy models to improve supply chain sustainability

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77% of organizations are considering or implementing green logistics practices

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49% of supply chains are actively working to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency

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64% of companies see improving forecast accuracy as a priority for supply chain efficiency

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79% of companies say supply chain disruptions have negatively impacted their business in the past year

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58% of companies experienced increased supply chain complexity in the past year

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72% of supply chain managers say visibility into supply chain operations is their top priority

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69% of supply chain professionals believe supply chains are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks

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42% of companies report that supply chain disruptions have led to loss of customer trust

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52% of companies increased their investment in supply chain analytics following recent disruptions

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45% of global supply chains are experiencing shortages of key raw materials

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60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by supplier issues

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The average lead time for manufacturing is 25 days globally, but can range from 10 days to over 60 depending on industry

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48% of companies see real-time data analytics as critical for supply chain decision-making

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81% of organizations view supply chain resilience as essential post-pandemic

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33% of supply chain errors are due to manual data entry, leading to delays and errors

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62% of supply chains experienced increased costs due to inflation in 2023

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47% of companies report that supplier diversification has helped mitigate risks

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57% of companies are actively exploring sustainable packaging options for their supply chains

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49% of supply chain disruptions are attributable to transportation issues

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67% of organizations plan to increase their investment in cybersecurity for supply chain systems

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54% of supply chains experience delays due to customs and border issues

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50% of companies are investing in renewable energy sources to power supply chain operations

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36% of supply chain professionals identify talent shortages as a major challenge

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39% of supply chains have experienced increased costs due to regulatory compliance

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53% of supply chain managers say that supply chain data breaches have increased in the last year

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62% of companies report that supply chain agility is crucial for responding to market fluctuations

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66% of companies cite supplier relationship management as a critical factor for supply chain resilience

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46% of companies report challenges in maintaining supplier quality standards

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42% of supply chains have adopted sustainable sourcing practices to mitigate environmental impact

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63% of supply chain professionals expect to invest more in technology over the next three years

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65% of companies plan to adopt blockchain technology for supply chain transparency

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The use of AI in supply chains is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45% from 2023 to 2028

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68% of organizations have adopted or plan to adopt IoT technologies to improve supply chain tracking

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70% of logistics companies are prioritizing digitization initiatives in 2023

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55% of companies expect increased use of 3D printing to fulfill supply chain needs by 2025

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71% of supply chain professionals believe that autonomous vehicles will significantly impact logistics

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80% of supply chain executives see digital twins as a way to improve planning and forecasting

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43% of supply chains have adopted cloud-based solutions to improve agility

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78% of organizations have implemented or plan to implement AI-driven demand planning

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47% of companies plan to adopt advanced robotics in warehouses by 2024

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74% of supply chain professionals see automation as essential for future competitiveness

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55% of companies are incorporating renewable energy into their logistics operations to reduce carbon footprint

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61% of organizations use digital platforms to enhance supplier communication

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82% of logistics companies are investing in warehouse automation technology

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45% of companies plan to increase their use of AI and machine learning for demand forecasting

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55% of supply chains are utilizing 3D printing to prototype new products rapidly

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84% of logistics providers are investing in last-mile delivery technologies

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59% of supply chain executives believe that predictive maintenance can significantly reduce operational downtime

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45% of organizations are exploring smart warehousing solutions to enhance inventory management

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78% of supply chain professionals believe that real-time tracking enhances customer satisfaction

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55% of companies plan to adopt integrated planning tools to synchronize supply chain activities

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Key Highlights

The global supply chain management market is expected to reach $37.41 billion by 2027
79% of companies say supply chain disruptions have negatively impacted their business in the past year
63% of supply chain professionals expect to invest more in technology over the next three years
The average supply chain costs account for approximately 8-10% of a company’s revenue
58% of companies experienced increased supply chain complexity in the past year
54% of supply chain executives plan to increase collaboration with external partners in the next 12 months
72% of supply chain managers say visibility into supply chain operations is their top priority
69% of supply chain professionals believe supply chains are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks
42% of companies report that supply chain disruptions have led to loss of customer trust
65% of companies plan to adopt blockchain technology for supply chain transparency
The use of AI in supply chains is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45% from 2023 to 2028
74% of supply chain executives say automation improves operational efficiency
52% of companies increased their investment in supply chain analytics following recent disruptions

Navigating a rapidly evolving industry, today’s supply chains are increasingly complex and vulnerable, with experts projecting a surge to $37.41 billion by 2027 and highlights revealing urgent needs for technology, transparency, and resilience.

Cost and Efficiency Metrics

The average supply chain costs account for approximately 8-10% of a company’s revenue
74% of supply chain executives say automation improves operational efficiency
38% of companies report that supply chain costs have risen over the past year
68% of supply chain managers report increased pressure to reduce carbon emissions

Cost and Efficiency Metrics Interpretation

With supply chain costs creeping into double digits and the pressure to go green mounting, companies must embrace automation not just for efficiency but for their survival in a rapidly evolving logistical landscape.

Market Size and Forecasts

The global supply chain management market is expected to reach $37.41 billion by 2027

Market Size and Forecasts Interpretation

With the global supply chain management market projected to hit $37.41 billion by 2027, it's clear that orchestrating the world's logistics isn't just a tune—it's a symphony of strategic precision.

Performance and Improvement Initiatives

54% of supply chain executives plan to increase collaboration with external partners in the next 12 months
83% of supply chain leaders believe that sustainability will be a key differentiator in the next five years
53% of companies use predictive analytics to forecast demand
66% of organizations see supplier collaboration as key to supply chain innovation
69% of supply chains are integrating sustainability metrics into their KPIs
44% of companies are exploring circular economy models to improve supply chain sustainability
77% of organizations are considering or implementing green logistics practices
49% of supply chains are actively working to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency
64% of companies see improving forecast accuracy as a priority for supply chain efficiency

Performance and Improvement Initiatives Interpretation

As supply chains increasingly embrace collaboration, sustainability, and predictive analytics, it's clear that tomorrow's competitive edge hinges on balancing innovation with responsibility—making today’s strategic shifts essential for future success.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Management

79% of companies say supply chain disruptions have negatively impacted their business in the past year
58% of companies experienced increased supply chain complexity in the past year
72% of supply chain managers say visibility into supply chain operations is their top priority
69% of supply chain professionals believe supply chains are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks
42% of companies report that supply chain disruptions have led to loss of customer trust
52% of companies increased their investment in supply chain analytics following recent disruptions
45% of global supply chains are experiencing shortages of key raw materials
60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by supplier issues
The average lead time for manufacturing is 25 days globally, but can range from 10 days to over 60 depending on industry
48% of companies see real-time data analytics as critical for supply chain decision-making
81% of organizations view supply chain resilience as essential post-pandemic
33% of supply chain errors are due to manual data entry, leading to delays and errors
62% of supply chains experienced increased costs due to inflation in 2023
47% of companies report that supplier diversification has helped mitigate risks
57% of companies are actively exploring sustainable packaging options for their supply chains
49% of supply chain disruptions are attributable to transportation issues
67% of organizations plan to increase their investment in cybersecurity for supply chain systems
54% of supply chains experience delays due to customs and border issues
50% of companies are investing in renewable energy sources to power supply chain operations
36% of supply chain professionals identify talent shortages as a major challenge
39% of supply chains have experienced increased costs due to regulatory compliance
53% of supply chain managers say that supply chain data breaches have increased in the last year
62% of companies report that supply chain agility is crucial for responding to market fluctuations
66% of companies cite supplier relationship management as a critical factor for supply chain resilience
46% of companies report challenges in maintaining supplier quality standards
42% of supply chains have adopted sustainable sourcing practices to mitigate environmental impact

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Management Interpretation

As supply chains grapple with mounting complexity, cyber vulnerabilities, and raw material shortages, nearly 80% of companies acknowledge disruptions have hindered their business growth—highlighting that in today's interconnected world, resilience, real-time data, and sustainable strategies are no longer optional but essential for survival.

Technological Innovations and Adoption

63% of supply chain professionals expect to invest more in technology over the next three years
65% of companies plan to adopt blockchain technology for supply chain transparency
The use of AI in supply chains is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45% from 2023 to 2028
68% of organizations have adopted or plan to adopt IoT technologies to improve supply chain tracking
70% of logistics companies are prioritizing digitization initiatives in 2023
55% of companies expect increased use of 3D printing to fulfill supply chain needs by 2025
71% of supply chain professionals believe that autonomous vehicles will significantly impact logistics
80% of supply chain executives see digital twins as a way to improve planning and forecasting
43% of supply chains have adopted cloud-based solutions to improve agility
78% of organizations have implemented or plan to implement AI-driven demand planning
47% of companies plan to adopt advanced robotics in warehouses by 2024
74% of supply chain professionals see automation as essential for future competitiveness
55% of companies are incorporating renewable energy into their logistics operations to reduce carbon footprint
61% of organizations use digital platforms to enhance supplier communication
82% of logistics companies are investing in warehouse automation technology
45% of companies plan to increase their use of AI and machine learning for demand forecasting
55% of supply chains are utilizing 3D printing to prototype new products rapidly
84% of logistics providers are investing in last-mile delivery technologies
59% of supply chain executives believe that predictive maintenance can significantly reduce operational downtime
45% of organizations are exploring smart warehousing solutions to enhance inventory management
78% of supply chain professionals believe that real-time tracking enhances customer satisfaction
55% of companies plan to adopt integrated planning tools to synchronize supply chain activities

Technological Innovations and Adoption Interpretation

With over 80% of logistics providers championing warehouse automation and nearly 70% of organizations embracing cutting-edge tech like AI, blockchain, and IoT, the supply chain industry is rapidly transforming from a slow-moving cogwheel into a high-tech orchestra—though whether it delivers like a symphony or a noise remains to be seen.