GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Information Technology Industry Statistics

Supply chain resilience and technology adoption are crucial in IT industry.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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78% of IT companies reported supply chain disruptions in 2022

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52% of IT firms experienced delays in component procurement during 2021 due to chip shortages

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60% of IT hardware manufacturers expanded their supplier base in response to supply chain vulnerabilities

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70% of IT supply chain disruptions are caused by geopolitical tensions

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The average IT supply chain lead time is approximately 12 weeks

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64% of IT companies reported that supply chain disruptions increased operational costs in 2022

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40% of IT firms found alternative suppliers after disruptions, leading to a 25% reduction in supply chain vulnerability

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80% of IT companies use predictive analytics to forecast supply chain disruptions

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62% of global IT supply chain companies increased their focus on supply chain cybersecurity post-2021

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59% of IT companies experienced increased freight costs in 2022, impacting overall supply chain expenses

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58% of IT organizations report that supply chain visibility is an ongoing challenge

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65% of IT companies believe that supply chain resilience is critical to digital transformation success

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30% of global IT hardware supply chains are considered highly resilient

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The majority (around 70%) of IT supply chain disruptions resulted from supplier insolvencies or bankruptcies in 2022

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48% of IT firms experienced counterfeit software or hardware in their supply chains, emphasizing the need for enhanced verification processes

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49% of IT firms reported data silo issues hindering supply chain efficiency in 2022

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80% of IT companies reported employing contingency planning for supply chain disruptions during 2022

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54% of global IT companies prioritize supplier diversity to enhance supply chain resilience

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43% of IT hardware companies reported challenges in last-mile delivery, impacting overall supply chain performance

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83% of IT companies rate supply chain agility as a top priority for their digital transformation efforts

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49% of IT companies faced challenges related to regulatory compliance in their supply chain operations during 2023

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28% of IT firms experience frequent inventory inaccuracies, impacting order fulfillment and customer satisfaction

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69% of IT companies reported that supply chain constraints delayed product launches in 2022

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The global supply chain management market in the IT industry is projected to reach $30.4 billion by 2025

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65% of IT organizations increased their investment in supply chain security after the 2021 cyberattacks

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48% of IT organizations are investing in AI-driven supply chain management tools

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88% of IT companies see supply chain agility as essential for competitiveness

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77% of IT companies are investing in supply chain risk management solutions

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safeguards such as multi-factor authentication reduced internal cyber threats in 68% of IT companies' supply chains

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76% of IT supply chain managers consider supplier compliance with cybersecurity standards essential

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66% of IT supply chain managers believe that vendor risk management will become more complex over the next five years

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67% of IT firms plan to increase inventory buffers for critical components by 2024

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61% of IT companies have implemented or are planning to implement supply chain digitization initiatives in 2024

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62% of IT firms invested in supply chain scenario planning tools to prepare for various disruption scenarios

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55% of IT procurement teams prioritize suppliers with sustainability certifications

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55% of IT organizations are exploring sustainable packaging options to reduce environmental impact

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54% of IT companies experienced increased pressure to reduce supply chain emissions, spurring green logistics practices

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50% of IT organizations increased their use of alternative transportation methods to mitigate freight delays

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55% of IT supply chains have adopted or are planning to adopt eco-friendly materials for packaging

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81% of IT supply chain managers view sustainability as key to future supplier relationships

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45% of IT companies adopted blockchain technology to improve supply chain transparency

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85% of IT organizations plan to increase automation in supply chain operations by 2024

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72% of IT supply chain executives believe blockchain can reduce counterfeit parts

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40% of IT organizations plan to adopt 5G technology in supply chain operations by 2025

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51% of IT supply chain managers prioritize data analytics to improve supply chain decision-making

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65% of IT companies increased investments in supply chain digital twin technology in 2023

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42% of IT supply chains have adopted cloud-based logistics solutions

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72% of IT supply chain innovators implement AI and machine learning to optimize inventory levels

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36% of IT companies include blockchain as part of their supply chain security measures

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59% of IT supply chain leaders believe that the adoption of 3D printing will reduce manufacturing lead times significantly

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83% of IT supply chain managers use ERP systems for supply chain integration

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58% of IT hardware firms utilize IoT sensors to monitor inventory and equipment status in real-time

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Only 35% of IT companies have fully integrated supply chain data across all departments

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77% of supply chain managers in the IT industry believe that supply chain visibility tools must be integrated with ERP systems for better efficiency

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Key Highlights

The global supply chain management market in the IT industry is projected to reach $30.4 billion by 2025
78% of IT companies reported supply chain disruptions in 2022
65% of IT organizations increased their investment in supply chain security after the 2021 cyberattacks
52% of IT firms experienced delays in component procurement during 2021 due to chip shortages
60% of IT hardware manufacturers expanded their supplier base in response to supply chain vulnerabilities
70% of IT supply chain disruptions are caused by geopolitical tensions
45% of IT companies adopted blockchain technology to improve supply chain transparency
55% of IT procurement teams prioritize suppliers with sustainability certifications
85% of IT organizations plan to increase automation in supply chain operations by 2024
The average IT supply chain lead time is approximately 12 weeks
64% of IT companies reported that supply chain disruptions increased operational costs in 2022
40% of IT firms found alternative suppliers after disruptions, leading to a 25% reduction in supply chain vulnerability
80% of IT companies use predictive analytics to forecast supply chain disruptions

As the global IT supply chain faces unprecedented disruptions and transformative innovations, industry leaders are investing heavily in automation, cybersecurity, and sustainable practices to drive resilience and digital transformation by 2025.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Resilience

78% of IT companies reported supply chain disruptions in 2022
52% of IT firms experienced delays in component procurement during 2021 due to chip shortages
60% of IT hardware manufacturers expanded their supplier base in response to supply chain vulnerabilities
70% of IT supply chain disruptions are caused by geopolitical tensions
The average IT supply chain lead time is approximately 12 weeks
64% of IT companies reported that supply chain disruptions increased operational costs in 2022
40% of IT firms found alternative suppliers after disruptions, leading to a 25% reduction in supply chain vulnerability
80% of IT companies use predictive analytics to forecast supply chain disruptions
62% of global IT supply chain companies increased their focus on supply chain cybersecurity post-2021
59% of IT companies experienced increased freight costs in 2022, impacting overall supply chain expenses
58% of IT organizations report that supply chain visibility is an ongoing challenge
65% of IT companies believe that supply chain resilience is critical to digital transformation success
30% of global IT hardware supply chains are considered highly resilient
The majority (around 70%) of IT supply chain disruptions resulted from supplier insolvencies or bankruptcies in 2022
48% of IT firms experienced counterfeit software or hardware in their supply chains, emphasizing the need for enhanced verification processes
49% of IT firms reported data silo issues hindering supply chain efficiency in 2022
80% of IT companies reported employing contingency planning for supply chain disruptions during 2022
54% of global IT companies prioritize supplier diversity to enhance supply chain resilience
43% of IT hardware companies reported challenges in last-mile delivery, impacting overall supply chain performance
83% of IT companies rate supply chain agility as a top priority for their digital transformation efforts
49% of IT companies faced challenges related to regulatory compliance in their supply chain operations during 2023
28% of IT firms experience frequent inventory inaccuracies, impacting order fulfillment and customer satisfaction
69% of IT companies reported that supply chain constraints delayed product launches in 2022

Supply Chain Disruptions and Resilience Interpretation

With 78% of IT firms hit by supply chain disruptions in 2022—driven mainly by geopolitical tensions—and nearly half grappling with counterfeit components and data silos, it's clear that navigating the digital age's supply chain maze demands more than just expanding supplier lists; it requires resilient, transparent, and cybersecurity-savvy networks to keep the technological heartbeat steady amidst geopolitical storms.

Supply Chain Management Strategies and Investments

The global supply chain management market in the IT industry is projected to reach $30.4 billion by 2025
65% of IT organizations increased their investment in supply chain security after the 2021 cyberattacks
48% of IT organizations are investing in AI-driven supply chain management tools
88% of IT companies see supply chain agility as essential for competitiveness
77% of IT companies are investing in supply chain risk management solutions
safeguards such as multi-factor authentication reduced internal cyber threats in 68% of IT companies' supply chains
76% of IT supply chain managers consider supplier compliance with cybersecurity standards essential
66% of IT supply chain managers believe that vendor risk management will become more complex over the next five years
67% of IT firms plan to increase inventory buffers for critical components by 2024
61% of IT companies have implemented or are planning to implement supply chain digitization initiatives in 2024
62% of IT firms invested in supply chain scenario planning tools to prepare for various disruption scenarios

Supply Chain Management Strategies and Investments Interpretation

As the IT industry races toward a projected $30.4 billion supply chain management market by 2025, it becomes clear that cybersecurity, AI innovation, and agility are not just priorities but vital survival tools in a landscape where vendors, vulnerabilities, and complex risks threaten to disrupt the digital backbone of tomorrow.

Sustainability and Ethical Practices

55% of IT procurement teams prioritize suppliers with sustainability certifications
55% of IT organizations are exploring sustainable packaging options to reduce environmental impact
54% of IT companies experienced increased pressure to reduce supply chain emissions, spurring green logistics practices
50% of IT organizations increased their use of alternative transportation methods to mitigate freight delays
55% of IT supply chains have adopted or are planning to adopt eco-friendly materials for packaging
81% of IT supply chain managers view sustainability as key to future supplier relationships

Sustainability and Ethical Practices Interpretation

As sustainability takes center stage in IT supply chains—60% adopting green logistics, half pivoting to eco-friendly packaging, and 81% viewing it as vital for supplier ties—it’s clear that greening the tech world isn’t just ethical but essential for future-proofing in a climate-conscious era.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

45% of IT companies adopted blockchain technology to improve supply chain transparency
85% of IT organizations plan to increase automation in supply chain operations by 2024
72% of IT supply chain executives believe blockchain can reduce counterfeit parts
40% of IT organizations plan to adopt 5G technology in supply chain operations by 2025
51% of IT supply chain managers prioritize data analytics to improve supply chain decision-making
65% of IT companies increased investments in supply chain digital twin technology in 2023
42% of IT supply chains have adopted cloud-based logistics solutions
72% of IT supply chain innovators implement AI and machine learning to optimize inventory levels
36% of IT companies include blockchain as part of their supply chain security measures
59% of IT supply chain leaders believe that the adoption of 3D printing will reduce manufacturing lead times significantly

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

As IT companies embrace blockchain, AI, 5G, and digital twins to tackle counterfeit parts, optimize inventories, and slash lead times, it's clear that digital transformation isn't just a trend but the new backbone of supply chain resilience—proving that in tech, innovation truly is the best supply chain security.

Technology Tools and Systems in Supply Chains

83% of IT supply chain managers use ERP systems for supply chain integration
58% of IT hardware firms utilize IoT sensors to monitor inventory and equipment status in real-time
Only 35% of IT companies have fully integrated supply chain data across all departments
77% of supply chain managers in the IT industry believe that supply chain visibility tools must be integrated with ERP systems for better efficiency

Technology Tools and Systems in Supply Chains Interpretation

With a remarkable 83% of IT supply chain managers relying on ERP systems and a solid 77% advocating for integrated visibility tools, the message is clear: in the tech world, seamless data harmony isn't just a goal—it's the new competitive imperative, leaving the 35% lagging behind in the digital race.