GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Manufacturing Industry Statistics

Supply chain digitalization, AI, resilience strategies vital for manufacturing success.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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85% of supply chains have been affected by global events such as geopolitical tensions and pandemics

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Global supply chain risk levels increased by 40% due to geopolitical tensions

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72% of supply chain disruptions in 2023 were attributed to external factors such as geopolitical issues and natural disasters

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85% of supply chains have increased their focus on digital security measures post-2020

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The global supply chain management market is valued at approximately $20 billion as of 2023

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60% of supply chain managers plan to invest in digital transformation within the next two years

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85% of supply chains plan to increase investment in cybersecurity measures in 2023

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The worldwide supply chain analytics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15% from 2023 to 2028

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55% of logistics companies are investing in sustainable fleet solutions in 2023

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The global freight forwarding market size is expected to reach $235 billion by 2027

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80% of manufacturing firms use just-in-time inventory strategies

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55% of manufacturing companies experienced higher transportation costs in 2023

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73% of companies report supply chain disruptions have impacted their profits in the past year

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42% of manufacturing companies experienced delays due to shortages of raw materials in 2023

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63% of manufacturing firms increased inventory levels to buffer against supply chain disruptions

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52% of companies report that logistics costs have increased by over 10% in the past year

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65% of manufacturers prioritize sustainability in their supply chain strategies

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56% of supply chain professionals cite talent shortage as a major challenge for digital transformation

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48% of companies reported an increase in supply chain recovery time after disruptions in 2023

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67% of companies plan to implement more sustainable packaging solutions in their supply chains

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45% of companies reported a significant increase in supplier lead times in 2023

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35% of supply chains experienced cybersecurity breaches affecting logistics operations

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58% of supply chain leaders believe that predictive analytics will be crucial for future resilience

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81% of manufacturers report that supply chain disruptions have caused production delays in 2023

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47% of supply chains experienced a rise in labor costs in logistics and warehousing

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75% of manufacturing firms believe supply chain resilience is more critical than ever post-pandemic

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62% of companies reported that supply chain financing options improved their cash flow

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70% of manufacturing companies are investing in supply chain resilience initiatives post-pandemic

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55% of firms are exploring nearshoring options to reduce dependency on distant suppliers

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35% of logistics companies faced delays due to customs clearance issues in 2023

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80% of manufacturing firms say they are investing in supply chain risk management tools

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45% of companies experienced significant inventory errors due to outdated data

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87% of supply chain executives believe sustainability initiatives improve brand reputation

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50% of companies have experienced supply chain cyber-attacks in the past 12 months

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69% of manufacturing firms increased use of alternative suppliers to mitigate risk

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72% of supply chains report improvements after implementing collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)

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70% of manufacturing companies are pursuing nearshoring to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities

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55% of manufacturing firms increased their investments in supply chain resilience post-pandemic

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54% of manufacturing companies have increased their expenses on supply chain cybersecurity

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The adoption rate of AI in supply chain management reached 40% in 2023

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Real-time data visibility in supply chains improved operational efficiency by 25%

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78% of supply chains are investing in automation technologies

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The use of blockchain for supply chain transparency increased by 30% in 2023

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The average supply chain cycle time has decreased by 15% since 2020 due to automation and digital tools

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The global warehouse automation market is projected to reach $25 billion by 2025

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The use of drones for inventory management increased by 20% in 2023

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70% of supply chains are exploring AI-driven demand forecasting tools

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92% of supply chain executives see increased digitalization as essential to future success

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61% of logistics companies increased use of cross-border digital platforms in 2023

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49% of companies reported increased demand for supply chain analytics tools in 2023

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The adoption of 3D printing in spare parts manufacturing increased by 25% in 2023

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The use of predictive maintenance technology in manufacturing increased by 33% in 2023

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66% of supply chains have adopted IoT devices to improve tracking and inventory management

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45% of manufacturing companies utilized AI-based quality control measures in 2023

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50% of supply chain professionals believe that automation will significantly reduce operational costs within five years

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69% of manufacturers increased their use of cloud-based supply chain management systems in 2023

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76% of supply chain leaders are integrating AI for demand planning and forecasting

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The overall supply chain automation market share is expected to reach 28% by 2025

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58% of supply chains have integrated ERP systems to streamline operations

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65% of companies are exploring digital twin technology to simulate supply chain scenarios

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40% of manufacturing companies are adopting robotic process automation (RPA) in their supply chain workflows

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78% of companies plan to leverage advanced analytics for inventory optimization in the next year

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64% of supply chain professionals believe that automation will be the most disruptive trend in the next 5 years

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40% of manufacturing organizations implemented AI-driven predictive analytics in 2023

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The use of digital twins in supply chain simulation increased by 35% in 2023

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68% of companies report that supply chain data analytics has led to cost reductions

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78% of supply chain managers believe automation has improved delivery times

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57% of logistics companies adopted RFID technology for inventory tracking in 2023

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62% of supply chains are exploring the use of electric vehicles to reduce emissions

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Key Highlights

The global supply chain management market is valued at approximately $20 billion as of 2023
73% of companies report supply chain disruptions have impacted their profits in the past year
60% of supply chain managers plan to invest in digital transformation within the next two years
42% of manufacturing companies experienced delays due to shortages of raw materials in 2023
85% of supply chains have been affected by global events such as geopolitical tensions and pandemics
The adoption rate of AI in supply chain management reached 40% in 2023
63% of manufacturing firms increased inventory levels to buffer against supply chain disruptions
52% of companies report that logistics costs have increased by over 10% in the past year
Real-time data visibility in supply chains improved operational efficiency by 25%
78% of supply chains are investing in automation technologies
The use of blockchain for supply chain transparency increased by 30% in 2023
65% of manufacturers prioritize sustainability in their supply chain strategies
56% of supply chain professionals cite talent shortage as a major challenge for digital transformation

In an era where supply chain disruptions threaten to cripple manufacturing operations, understanding the dynamic digital transformation and rising risks shaping the industry is more crucial than ever.

Impact of Global Events and Challenges

85% of supply chains have been affected by global events such as geopolitical tensions and pandemics
Global supply chain risk levels increased by 40% due to geopolitical tensions
72% of supply chain disruptions in 2023 were attributed to external factors such as geopolitical issues and natural disasters
85% of supply chains have increased their focus on digital security measures post-2020

Impact of Global Events and Challenges Interpretation

In an era where 85% of supply chains feel the geopolitical tremors and external shocks, manufacturers are increasingly fortifying their digital defenses—a clear reminder that in today’s globalized world, resilience hinges as much on cybersecurity as supply routing.

Investment and Growth Strategies

The global supply chain management market is valued at approximately $20 billion as of 2023
60% of supply chain managers plan to invest in digital transformation within the next two years
85% of supply chains plan to increase investment in cybersecurity measures in 2023
The worldwide supply chain analytics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15% from 2023 to 2028
55% of logistics companies are investing in sustainable fleet solutions in 2023
The global freight forwarding market size is expected to reach $235 billion by 2027

Investment and Growth Strategies Interpretation

As supply chains increasingly digitize and defend themselves against cyber threats, invest in sustainability, and leverage analytics, they are not just moving goods—they are charting a course toward a more resilient, eco-conscious, and data-driven global economy.

Manufacturing and Logistics Trends

80% of manufacturing firms use just-in-time inventory strategies
55% of manufacturing companies experienced higher transportation costs in 2023

Manufacturing and Logistics Trends Interpretation

With 80% of manufacturers embracing just-in-time inventory to cut costs and over half facing rising transportation expenses in 2023, the industry is walking a tightrope between lean efficiency and the unpredictable costs of a complex supply chain.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Resilience

73% of companies report supply chain disruptions have impacted their profits in the past year
42% of manufacturing companies experienced delays due to shortages of raw materials in 2023
63% of manufacturing firms increased inventory levels to buffer against supply chain disruptions
52% of companies report that logistics costs have increased by over 10% in the past year
65% of manufacturers prioritize sustainability in their supply chain strategies
56% of supply chain professionals cite talent shortage as a major challenge for digital transformation
48% of companies reported an increase in supply chain recovery time after disruptions in 2023
67% of companies plan to implement more sustainable packaging solutions in their supply chains
45% of companies reported a significant increase in supplier lead times in 2023
35% of supply chains experienced cybersecurity breaches affecting logistics operations
58% of supply chain leaders believe that predictive analytics will be crucial for future resilience
81% of manufacturers report that supply chain disruptions have caused production delays in 2023
47% of supply chains experienced a rise in labor costs in logistics and warehousing
75% of manufacturing firms believe supply chain resilience is more critical than ever post-pandemic
62% of companies reported that supply chain financing options improved their cash flow
70% of manufacturing companies are investing in supply chain resilience initiatives post-pandemic
55% of firms are exploring nearshoring options to reduce dependency on distant suppliers
35% of logistics companies faced delays due to customs clearance issues in 2023
80% of manufacturing firms say they are investing in supply chain risk management tools
45% of companies experienced significant inventory errors due to outdated data
87% of supply chain executives believe sustainability initiatives improve brand reputation
50% of companies have experienced supply chain cyber-attacks in the past 12 months
69% of manufacturing firms increased use of alternative suppliers to mitigate risk
72% of supply chains report improvements after implementing collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)
70% of manufacturing companies are pursuing nearshoring to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities
55% of manufacturing firms increased their investments in supply chain resilience post-pandemic
54% of manufacturing companies have increased their expenses on supply chain cybersecurity

Supply Chain Disruptions and Resilience Interpretation

Despite a relentless push towards sustainability and resilience, over 73% of manufacturers face profit hits from supply chain disruptions in 2023, highlighting that while nearshoring, digital transformation, and cybersecurity investments are ramping up, the journey to a more resilient and sustainable supply chain remains fraught with delays, rising costs, and talent gaps.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

The adoption rate of AI in supply chain management reached 40% in 2023
Real-time data visibility in supply chains improved operational efficiency by 25%
78% of supply chains are investing in automation technologies
The use of blockchain for supply chain transparency increased by 30% in 2023
The average supply chain cycle time has decreased by 15% since 2020 due to automation and digital tools
The global warehouse automation market is projected to reach $25 billion by 2025
The use of drones for inventory management increased by 20% in 2023
70% of supply chains are exploring AI-driven demand forecasting tools
92% of supply chain executives see increased digitalization as essential to future success
61% of logistics companies increased use of cross-border digital platforms in 2023
49% of companies reported increased demand for supply chain analytics tools in 2023
The adoption of 3D printing in spare parts manufacturing increased by 25% in 2023
The use of predictive maintenance technology in manufacturing increased by 33% in 2023
66% of supply chains have adopted IoT devices to improve tracking and inventory management
45% of manufacturing companies utilized AI-based quality control measures in 2023
50% of supply chain professionals believe that automation will significantly reduce operational costs within five years
69% of manufacturers increased their use of cloud-based supply chain management systems in 2023
76% of supply chain leaders are integrating AI for demand planning and forecasting
The overall supply chain automation market share is expected to reach 28% by 2025
58% of supply chains have integrated ERP systems to streamline operations
65% of companies are exploring digital twin technology to simulate supply chain scenarios
40% of manufacturing companies are adopting robotic process automation (RPA) in their supply chain workflows
78% of companies plan to leverage advanced analytics for inventory optimization in the next year
64% of supply chain professionals believe that automation will be the most disruptive trend in the next 5 years
40% of manufacturing organizations implemented AI-driven predictive analytics in 2023
The use of digital twins in supply chain simulation increased by 35% in 2023
68% of companies report that supply chain data analytics has led to cost reductions
78% of supply chain managers believe automation has improved delivery times
57% of logistics companies adopted RFID technology for inventory tracking in 2023
62% of supply chains are exploring the use of electric vehicles to reduce emissions

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

As supply chains embrace a digital renaissance with AI, blockchain, and IoT—cutting cycle times by 15%, boosting operational efficiency by 25%, and eyeing a $25 billion warehouse automation market—it's clear that today's manufacturers are betting on technology to turn complexity into competitive advantage, even as 64% warn that automation's disruptive potential is just beginning.