GITNUXREPORT 2026

Supply Chain In The Information Industry Statistics

Supply Chain In The Information Industry stats reveal how digital execution is becoming a resilience strategy, not just a cost lever, with 61% of manufacturers planning to expand digital twins by 2025 alongside 28% of organizations reporting supply chain cyber incidents in the last 12 months. You will see what it takes to stay competitive when visibility is still the bottleneck at 61% and when investments in planning, integration, and e-invoicing start translating into measurable gains, including 2.3x faster issue resolution with AI exception management and 15% reduction in procurement cycle time.

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25% of organizations identified data loss incidents as a key supply-chain security challenge (2023)

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35% of organizations cited “shortage of skilled workers” as a disruption in their supply chain (2023)

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12.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) expected for supply chain management software worldwide revenue from 2024 to 2028 (Gartner forecast)

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11.6% CAGR expected for the WMS market from 2024 to 2032 (Fortune Business Insights)

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14.0% CAGR expected for the TMS market from 2024 to 2032 (Fortune Business Insights)

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$6.7 billion global market for supply chain planning software in 2023

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25% of total global supply chain software spending is linked to procurement and sourcing technology categories (Gartner market share context, 2024)

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The global supply chain management software market was $16.2 billion in 2023 (industry market sizing survey).

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The global supply chain visibility software market was valued at $3.4 billion in 2023 (market sizing report).

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The global electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) market reached $30.5 billion in 2023 (market sizing report).

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The global warehousing and storage services market was $606.7 billion in 2023 (market research sizing).

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12% average reduction in inventory levels with advanced planning and scheduling systems (AP&S) (survey result)

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15% reduction in procurement cycle time reported by organizations deploying e-invoicing (2023)

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2.3x faster issue resolution for supply-chain planning when using AI-assisted exception management (2024)

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12.6% reduction in inventory carrying costs reported by organizations implementing supply chain optimization analytics (2021 study).

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19% average improvement in forecast accuracy for retailers using demand sensing and machine learning models (2020–2022 study).

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22% reduction in expedite freight costs for shippers implementing network optimization (2022 case study series).

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27% reduction in stockouts achieved through safety stock optimization using advanced analytics (2021 industry report).

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15% improvement in on-time delivery performance for firms using supplier performance management platforms (2023 survey).

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1.8x faster onboarding of new suppliers reported after integrating onboarding workflows with a supplier data platform (2024 benchmark).

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24% reduction in returns rates for consumer goods manufacturers using product traceability data (2022 analysis).

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52% of manufacturers plan to increase use of digital twins for supply chain operations by 2025 (2023–2024 survey)

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31% of organizations planned to adopt or expand multi-enterprise integration platforms (B2B/data exchange) in 2024

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61% of supply chain leaders say they lack sufficient supply chain visibility to meet customer expectations (2024 survey).

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48% of organizations reported using cloud-based supply-chain solutions for planning and execution (2024 survey).

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4.6% increase in global trade costs attributed to supply chain disruptions (estimate)

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15% average reduction in working capital through supply chain optimization programs (2019–2023 meta-study result)

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$1.2 billion estimated annual losses from counterfeit parts in the electronics supply chain (2023)

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$1.0 trillion estimated value at risk due to supply chain disruptions in 2020–2021 (World Bank estimate)

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13% reduction in total logistics cost with route optimization software (2021 study result)

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7% average reduction in transport emissions cost via decarbonization measures (2022 study)

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Supply chain cyber incidents affected 28% of surveyed organizations during the last 12 months (2023).

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23% of organizations reported that ransomware had caused operational downtime in the supply chain (2022–2023 survey).

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Global container shipping costs were about 6% lower after normalization from 2022 peaks (2023 marine freight cost review).

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Supply chain pressure in the information industry is being driven by more than demand and logistics. Cyber incidents hit 28% of surveyed organizations in the last 12 months, yet many leaders still report they lack enough visibility to meet customer expectations at 61%. Alongside this, planning and execution software is growing fast, with supply chain management software forecast to reach a 12.0% CAGR from 2024 to 2028.

Key Takeaways

25% of organizations identified data loss incidents as a key supply-chain security challenge (2023)
35% of organizations cited “shortage of skilled workers” as a disruption in their supply chain (2023)
12.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) expected for supply chain management software worldwide revenue from 2024 to 2028 (Gartner forecast)
11.6% CAGR expected for the WMS market from 2024 to 2032 (Fortune Business Insights)
14.0% CAGR expected for the TMS market from 2024 to 2032 (Fortune Business Insights)
12% average reduction in inventory levels with advanced planning and scheduling systems (AP&S) (survey result)
15% reduction in procurement cycle time reported by organizations deploying e-invoicing (2023)
2.3x faster issue resolution for supply-chain planning when using AI-assisted exception management (2024)
52% of manufacturers plan to increase use of digital twins for supply chain operations by 2025 (2023–2024 survey)
31% of organizations planned to adopt or expand multi-enterprise integration platforms (B2B/data exchange) in 2024
61% of supply chain leaders say they lack sufficient supply chain visibility to meet customer expectations (2024 survey).
4.6% increase in global trade costs attributed to supply chain disruptions (estimate)
15% average reduction in working capital through supply chain optimization programs (2019–2023 meta-study result)
$1.2 billion estimated annual losses from counterfeit parts in the electronics supply chain (2023)

Supply chain information systems are growing fast while cyber risks and skills shortages pressure smarter visibility and planning.

Risk And Security

125% of organizations identified data loss incidents as a key supply-chain security challenge (2023)[1]

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235% of organizations cited “shortage of skilled workers” as a disruption in their supply chain (2023)[2]

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Risk And Security Interpretation

In the risk and security lens, data loss is already a top concern for 25% of organizations, while 35% point to shortages of skilled workers as a major supply chain disruption, suggesting that both technical protection and workforce capability are emerging as critical vulnerabilities.

Market Size

112.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) expected for supply chain management software worldwide revenue from 2024 to 2028 (Gartner forecast)[3]

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211.6% CAGR expected for the WMS market from 2024 to 2032 (Fortune Business Insights)[4]

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314.0% CAGR expected for the TMS market from 2024 to 2032 (Fortune Business Insights)[5]

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4$6.7 billion global market for supply chain planning software in 2023[6]

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525% of total global supply chain software spending is linked to procurement and sourcing technology categories (Gartner market share context, 2024)[7]

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6The global supply chain management software market was $16.2 billion in 2023 (industry market sizing survey).[8]

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7The global supply chain visibility software market was valued at $3.4 billion in 2023 (market sizing report).[9]

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8The global electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) market reached $30.5 billion in 2023 (market sizing report).[10]

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9The global warehousing and storage services market was $606.7 billion in 2023 (market research sizing).[11]

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Market Size Interpretation

In the market size category, the supply chain software landscape is expanding rapidly, with Gartner forecasting a 12.0% CAGR for supply chain management software from 2024 to 2028 alongside 2023 baselines like $16.2 billion for the overall market and $6.7 billion for supply chain planning software.

Performance Metrics

112% average reduction in inventory levels with advanced planning and scheduling systems (AP&S) (survey result)[12]

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215% reduction in procurement cycle time reported by organizations deploying e-invoicing (2023)[13]

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32.3x faster issue resolution for supply-chain planning when using AI-assisted exception management (2024)[14]

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412.6% reduction in inventory carrying costs reported by organizations implementing supply chain optimization analytics (2021 study).[15]

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519% average improvement in forecast accuracy for retailers using demand sensing and machine learning models (2020–2022 study).[16]

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622% reduction in expedite freight costs for shippers implementing network optimization (2022 case study series).[17]

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727% reduction in stockouts achieved through safety stock optimization using advanced analytics (2021 industry report).[18]

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815% improvement in on-time delivery performance for firms using supplier performance management platforms (2023 survey).[19]

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91.8x faster onboarding of new suppliers reported after integrating onboarding workflows with a supplier data platform (2024 benchmark).[20]

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1024% reduction in returns rates for consumer goods manufacturers using product traceability data (2022 analysis).[21]

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Performance Metrics Interpretation

Across these performance metrics in the information industry, organizations using modern digital planning, AI, and analytics are consistently driving double digit gains such as 12% lower inventory levels, 19% better forecast accuracy, and 15% faster procurement cycle times, showing that smarter systems translate directly into measurable supply chain execution improvements.

Industry Trends

152% of manufacturers plan to increase use of digital twins for supply chain operations by 2025 (2023–2024 survey)[22]

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231% of organizations planned to adopt or expand multi-enterprise integration platforms (B2B/data exchange) in 2024[23]

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361% of supply chain leaders say they lack sufficient supply chain visibility to meet customer expectations (2024 survey).[24]

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448% of organizations reported using cloud-based supply-chain solutions for planning and execution (2024 survey).[25]

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Industry Trends Interpretation

In today’s Industry Trends for the information industry, the biggest signal is that 61% of supply chain leaders say they lack enough visibility to meet customer expectations, even as 48% already use cloud-based planning and execution and 52% plan to boost digital twins by 2025.

Cost Analysis

14.6% increase in global trade costs attributed to supply chain disruptions (estimate)[26]

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215% average reduction in working capital through supply chain optimization programs (2019–2023 meta-study result)[27]

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3$1.2 billion estimated annual losses from counterfeit parts in the electronics supply chain (2023)[28]

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4$1.0 trillion estimated value at risk due to supply chain disruptions in 2020–2021 (World Bank estimate)[29]

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513% reduction in total logistics cost with route optimization software (2021 study result)[30]

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67% average reduction in transport emissions cost via decarbonization measures (2022 study)[31]

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7Supply chain cyber incidents affected 28% of surveyed organizations during the last 12 months (2023).[32]

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823% of organizations reported that ransomware had caused operational downtime in the supply chain (2022–2023 survey).[33]

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9Global container shipping costs were about 6% lower after normalization from 2022 peaks (2023 marine freight cost review).[34]

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Cost Analysis Interpretation

Cost analysis shows supply chain disruptions are not just operational headaches but a major financial drag, with an estimated $1.0 trillion value at risk in 2020 to 2021 and even after relief measures logistics improvements like a 13% drop in total logistics cost from route optimization and a 15% reduction in working capital still need to compete against persistent cost shocks and cyber related downtime reported by 28% to 23% of organizations.

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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gartner.com

3gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-06-25-gartner-forecast-supply-chain-management-software-worldwide-revenue-to-grow-2024-2028
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23gartner.com/en/research/multi-enterprise-integration