GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The It Industry Statistics

Supply chain disruptions prompted IT industry digital transformation and increased automation.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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58% of IT supply chain executives reported that COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of digital supply chain solutions

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40% of IT companies plan to invest more in supply chain technology in 2023

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The adoption of IoT devices in supply chain management grew by 22% in the IT industry in 2022

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By 2024, 80% of IT companies are expected to have implemented some form of supply chain automation

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81% of IT manufacturers used cloud-based supply chain management tools in 2022

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The use of predictive analytics in IT supply chain management increased by 30% during 2021–2022

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78% of IT companies are investing in supply chain analytics tools by 2023 to improve decision-making

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45% of IT companies reported better risk management after implementing supply chain risk assessment tools in 2022

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83% of organizations in the IT sector have adopted some form of digital supply chain management by 2023

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70% of supply chain leaders in the IT industry believe that real-time data analytics is critical for future agility

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75% of IT companies are adopting AI-powered supply chain solutions by 2024 to improve agility

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78% of IT companies increased their use of supply chain automation tools in 2022

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81% of IT logistics providers adopted AI-based route optimization tools in 2022

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77% of IT companies use data analytics for supplier performance assessment and risk management

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56% of IT firms report that implementing AI has improved their forecasting accuracy significantly in 2022

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76% of IT companies increased their inventory buffer during the pandemic to counter supply chain risks

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69% of supply chain professionals believe AI can optimize inventory management in the IT sector

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AI-driven demand forecasting reduced excess inventory costs by an average of 28% in the IT industry during 2022

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50% of IT companies seek to improve supply chain transparency through RFID and barcode systems in 2022

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The global IT supply chain market was valued at approximately $300 billion in 2022

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55% of supply chain managers in the IT industry reported improved efficiency after implementing digital twins

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74% of IT companies experienced reduced lead times after adopting supply chain management software

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71% of IT industry supply chains prioritized reducing lead times through process optimization in 2022

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78% of IT companies reported higher efficiency after digitizing their supply chain documentation and processes

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62% of IT suppliers reported that ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors influenced their supply chain decisions in 2022

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36% of startups in the IT industry prioritize supply chain resilience as a key strategic focus

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70% of IT supply chain leaders say that transparency and traceability are their top priorities for 2023

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72% of large IT firms increased their cybersecurity measures in supply chain operations post-2020

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53% of IT hardware suppliers reported an increase in demand for sustainable and eco-friendly components in 2022

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42% of IT companies invested in supplier relationship management (SRM) software in 2022

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49% of IT organizations adopted circular supply chain practices to promote reuse and recycling of hardware in 2022

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77% of IT industry suppliers viewed digital transformation as a key factor to improve supply chain agility

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66% of IT firms use ERP systems integrated with supply chain modules in 2022

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38% of IT companies prioritized cybersecurity risk mitigation in their supply chain strategies in 2022

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48% of supply chain executives in the IT sector see cybersecurity as a top priority to prevent supply chain attacks

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55% of businesses in the IT industry started integrating sustainability metrics into their supply chain strategies in 2022

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85% of IT industry supply chain managers agree that digital transformation is essential for resilience

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37% of IT companies increased their investment in supply chain cybersecurity in 2023

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42% of IT companies are considering or piloting 5G-enabled supply chain solutions in 2023

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85% of large IT firms have a dedicated team for supply chain digital transformation initiatives

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63% of IT companies increased their focus on supplier diversity programs in 2022

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67% of IT companies reported supply chain disruptions impacting their product delivery in 2021

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Over 45% of IT firms experienced delays in hardware procurement during 2022

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52% of supply chain managers in the IT industry believe blockchain could significantly improve transparency

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The average delay in shipment for IT components increased from 15 days to 30 days during 2021–2022

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48% of IT hardware suppliers faced shortages of critical components like semiconductors in 2022

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65% of IT companies experienced increased transportation costs related to supply chain disruptions in 2022

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54% of IT firms increased their use of nearshoring strategies to mitigate global supply risks in 2022

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43% of IT organizations reported that supply chain disruptions caused over 10% revenue loss in 2022

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28% of IT companies reported that geopolitical tensions directly impacted their supply chain in 2022

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59% of IT companies surveyed plan to diversify their supply sources in the next two years

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65% of supply chain professionals in the IT industry believe blockchain can help reduce counterfeit hardware components

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46% of IT companies experienced supply chain data silos, leading to inefficiencies in 2022

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60% of IT firms reported that supply chain delays caused project deadlines to be missed in 2022

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64% of IT companies reported that supply chain traceability improved compliance with regulations in 2022

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57% of IT companies increased use of third-party logistics providers in 2022 to cope with supply chain pressures

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69% of IT companies focus on vendor diversification to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities in 2022

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59% of IT manufacturers are planning to increase their inventory of critical hardware components in 2023

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62% of IT firms reported that supply chain constraints led to increased costs in 2022

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43% of IT firms have experienced counterfeit hardware infiltrations due to supply chain gaps in 2022

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69% of IT industry supply chains experienced disruptions due to natural disasters in 2022

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Key Highlights

The global IT supply chain market was valued at approximately $300 billion in 2022
67% of IT companies reported supply chain disruptions impacting their product delivery in 2021
Over 45% of IT firms experienced delays in hardware procurement during 2022
52% of supply chain managers in the IT industry believe blockchain could significantly improve transparency
76% of IT companies increased their inventory buffer during the pandemic to counter supply chain risks
The average delay in shipment for IT components increased from 15 days to 30 days during 2021–2022
58% of IT supply chain executives reported that COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of digital supply chain solutions
40% of IT companies plan to invest more in supply chain technology in 2023
48% of IT hardware suppliers faced shortages of critical components like semiconductors in 2022
69% of supply chain professionals believe AI can optimize inventory management in the IT sector
The adoption of IoT devices in supply chain management grew by 22% in the IT industry in 2022
65% of IT companies experienced increased transportation costs related to supply chain disruptions in 2022
By 2024, 80% of IT companies are expected to have implemented some form of supply chain automation

The IT industry’s supply chain saga reveals a $300 billion market bruised by disruptions, delays, and shortages, yet accelerated by innovative digital solutions that promise a more resilient, transparent, and sustainable future.

Adoption of Data Analytics and AI Technologies

58% of IT supply chain executives reported that COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of digital supply chain solutions
40% of IT companies plan to invest more in supply chain technology in 2023
The adoption of IoT devices in supply chain management grew by 22% in the IT industry in 2022
By 2024, 80% of IT companies are expected to have implemented some form of supply chain automation
81% of IT manufacturers used cloud-based supply chain management tools in 2022
The use of predictive analytics in IT supply chain management increased by 30% during 2021–2022
78% of IT companies are investing in supply chain analytics tools by 2023 to improve decision-making
45% of IT companies reported better risk management after implementing supply chain risk assessment tools in 2022
83% of organizations in the IT sector have adopted some form of digital supply chain management by 2023
70% of supply chain leaders in the IT industry believe that real-time data analytics is critical for future agility
75% of IT companies are adopting AI-powered supply chain solutions by 2024 to improve agility
78% of IT companies increased their use of supply chain automation tools in 2022
81% of IT logistics providers adopted AI-based route optimization tools in 2022
77% of IT companies use data analytics for supplier performance assessment and risk management
56% of IT firms report that implementing AI has improved their forecasting accuracy significantly in 2022

Adoption of Data Analytics and AI Technologies Interpretation

As the IT industry races towards a fully digital, AI-powered supply chain universe, nearly everyone is betting on automation and real-time data to turn risk into resilience, proving that in today's tech-driven era, sitting still is the ultimate risk.

Inventory Management and Optimization

76% of IT companies increased their inventory buffer during the pandemic to counter supply chain risks
69% of supply chain professionals believe AI can optimize inventory management in the IT sector
AI-driven demand forecasting reduced excess inventory costs by an average of 28% in the IT industry during 2022
50% of IT companies seek to improve supply chain transparency through RFID and barcode systems in 2022

Inventory Management and Optimization Interpretation

As IT firms bolster their inventories and embrace AI and RFID technology, they’re not just stocking up—they’re strategically future-proofing their supply chains against the unpredictable, turning risk management into a high-tech advantage.

Operational Efficiency Improvements

The global IT supply chain market was valued at approximately $300 billion in 2022
55% of supply chain managers in the IT industry reported improved efficiency after implementing digital twins
74% of IT companies experienced reduced lead times after adopting supply chain management software
71% of IT industry supply chains prioritized reducing lead times through process optimization in 2022
78% of IT companies reported higher efficiency after digitizing their supply chain documentation and processes

Operational Efficiency Improvements Interpretation

While the IT industry's massive $300 billion supply chain underscores its immense scale, the staggering adoption of digital twins, process optimization, and digital documentation—reported by over three-quarters of companies—demonstrates that embracing digital transformation isn't just a trend but a vital strategy to slash lead times and boost efficiency in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Organizational Focus and Strategic Initiatives

62% of IT suppliers reported that ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors influenced their supply chain decisions in 2022
36% of startups in the IT industry prioritize supply chain resilience as a key strategic focus
70% of IT supply chain leaders say that transparency and traceability are their top priorities for 2023
72% of large IT firms increased their cybersecurity measures in supply chain operations post-2020
53% of IT hardware suppliers reported an increase in demand for sustainable and eco-friendly components in 2022
42% of IT companies invested in supplier relationship management (SRM) software in 2022
49% of IT organizations adopted circular supply chain practices to promote reuse and recycling of hardware in 2022
77% of IT industry suppliers viewed digital transformation as a key factor to improve supply chain agility
66% of IT firms use ERP systems integrated with supply chain modules in 2022
38% of IT companies prioritized cybersecurity risk mitigation in their supply chain strategies in 2022
48% of supply chain executives in the IT sector see cybersecurity as a top priority to prevent supply chain attacks
55% of businesses in the IT industry started integrating sustainability metrics into their supply chain strategies in 2022
85% of IT industry supply chain managers agree that digital transformation is essential for resilience
37% of IT companies increased their investment in supply chain cybersecurity in 2023
42% of IT companies are considering or piloting 5G-enabled supply chain solutions in 2023
85% of large IT firms have a dedicated team for supply chain digital transformation initiatives
63% of IT companies increased their focus on supplier diversity programs in 2022

Organizational Focus and Strategic Initiatives Interpretation

As ESG and cybersecurity become the new supply chain commandments, IT companies are digitally transforming and green-shifting at a breakneck pace—proving that in the tech universe, transparency, resilience, and sustainability are no longer optional but imperative for staying afloat amid the rapid currents of innovation and regulation.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Delays

67% of IT companies reported supply chain disruptions impacting their product delivery in 2021
Over 45% of IT firms experienced delays in hardware procurement during 2022
52% of supply chain managers in the IT industry believe blockchain could significantly improve transparency
The average delay in shipment for IT components increased from 15 days to 30 days during 2021–2022
48% of IT hardware suppliers faced shortages of critical components like semiconductors in 2022
65% of IT companies experienced increased transportation costs related to supply chain disruptions in 2022
54% of IT firms increased their use of nearshoring strategies to mitigate global supply risks in 2022
43% of IT organizations reported that supply chain disruptions caused over 10% revenue loss in 2022
28% of IT companies reported that geopolitical tensions directly impacted their supply chain in 2022
59% of IT companies surveyed plan to diversify their supply sources in the next two years
65% of supply chain professionals in the IT industry believe blockchain can help reduce counterfeit hardware components
46% of IT companies experienced supply chain data silos, leading to inefficiencies in 2022
60% of IT firms reported that supply chain delays caused project deadlines to be missed in 2022
64% of IT companies reported that supply chain traceability improved compliance with regulations in 2022
57% of IT companies increased use of third-party logistics providers in 2022 to cope with supply chain pressures
69% of IT companies focus on vendor diversification to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities in 2022
59% of IT manufacturers are planning to increase their inventory of critical hardware components in 2023
62% of IT firms reported that supply chain constraints led to increased costs in 2022
43% of IT firms have experienced counterfeit hardware infiltrations due to supply chain gaps in 2022
69% of IT industry supply chains experienced disruptions due to natural disasters in 2022

Supply Chain Disruptions and Delays Interpretation

As the IT industry wrestles with a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and counterfeit fears, it's clear that diversifying supply sources and embracing blockchain transparency aren't just strategies—they're survival skills in a digitally fragile supply chain landscape.