GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Peo Industry Statistics

Supply chain investments grow, resilience vital amid disruptions and market complexity.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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53% of PEOs have experienced freight cost increases of over 20% in the past year

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36% of PEO firms have experienced increased cyber security risks related to supply chain data

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29% of PEO providers have seen a rise in costs due to customs and trade compliance issues

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The global supply chain management market in the PEO industry is projected to reach $15.2 billion by 2028

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68% of PEO companies report increased demand for supply chain solutions in the past year

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34% of PEO firms reported a rise in demand for supply chain consulting services

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45% of PEO companies use outsourced logistics providers for supply chain management

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62% of PEO companies have increased their focus on sustainable supply chain practices

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42% of PEO companies use supply chain KPIs to monitor operational performance

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49% of PEO companies reported on-time delivery improvements after implementing supply chain optimization

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54% of PEO companies are implementing green logistics initiatives within their supply chains

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52% of small to medium PEO clients cite supply chain efficiency as a top priority

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Delays in supply chain logistics have increased operational costs for PEO firms by an average of 15%

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60% of PEO firms report supply chain disruptions have affected payroll processing timelines

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55% of PEO providers have increased their supply chain-related investment budgets in 2023

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72% of supply chain disruptions in PEO companies are caused by supplier delays

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81% of PEO companies say supply chain resilience is a key factor for business continuity

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64% of PEO firms report that supply chain disruptions have led to client contract renegotiations

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The average supply chain lead time for PEO companies has increased by 12% in 2023

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25% of PEO providers have implemented predictive analytics for supply chain risk management

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46% of PEO firms cite driver shortages as a major cause of supply chain delays

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58% of PEO providers report that inventory management challenges stem from supply chain disruptions

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48% of supply chain issues in PEO are attributed to vendor insolvencies

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59% of PEOs report that supply chain disturbances have extended procurement cycles by an average of 15 days

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Among PEO providers, 39% have increased collaboration with suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks

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73% of PEO firms identify supply chain flexibility as vital for market competitiveness

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21% of PEO firms have experienced increased supply chain costs due to pandemic-related disruptions

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67% of PEO logistics providers are planning to expand their supply chain networks in the next two years

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74% of PEO companies believe supply chain agility is essential to withstand market volatility

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44% of PEO providers see supply chain risk management as a key driver for technological investment

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63% of PEO firms have experienced growth in supply chain complexity over the past year

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69% of PEO companies utilize data analytics to forecast supply chain disruptions

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70% of PEO providers are investing in supply chain technology to enhance client services

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The adoption of AI in supply chain operations within PEOs has grown by 40% over the last two years

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47% of PEO providers use automation to improve supply chain logistics

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38% of PEO companies have adopted blockchain technology to enhance supply chain transparency

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Over 65% of PEO companies use real-time supply chain tracking tools

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55% of PEO companies are prioritizing supply chain digitization initiatives

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40% of PEOs face challenges in integrating supply chain data across legacy systems

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30% of PEO firms have adopted remote supply chain management practices

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Key Highlights

The global supply chain management market in the PEO industry is projected to reach $15.2 billion by 2028
68% of PEO companies report increased demand for supply chain solutions in the past year
52% of small to medium PEO clients cite supply chain efficiency as a top priority
70% of PEO providers are investing in supply chain technology to enhance client services
Delays in supply chain logistics have increased operational costs for PEO firms by an average of 15%
45% of PEO companies use outsourced logistics providers for supply chain management
60% of PEO firms report supply chain disruptions have affected payroll processing timelines
The adoption of AI in supply chain operations within PEOs has grown by 40% over the last two years
55% of PEO providers have increased their supply chain-related investment budgets in 2023
72% of supply chain disruptions in PEO companies are caused by supplier delays
34% of PEO firms reported a rise in demand for supply chain consulting services
81% of PEO companies say supply chain resilience is a key factor for business continuity
47% of PEO providers use automation to improve supply chain logistics

The booming PEO industry is navigating a rapidly evolving supply chain landscape, with projections reaching $15.2 billion by 2028 and over 68% of companies experiencing increased demand for innovative supply chain solutions amid rising disruptions and technological advancements.

Costs, Challenges, and Risk Management

53% of PEOs have experienced freight cost increases of over 20% in the past year
36% of PEO firms have experienced increased cyber security risks related to supply chain data
29% of PEO providers have seen a rise in costs due to customs and trade compliance issues

Costs, Challenges, and Risk Management Interpretation

With over half of PEOs grappling with freight costs soaring over 20%, and a significant portion facing rising cybersecurity threats and compliance hurdles, the Peo industry’s supply chain challenges are hardly just a logistical headache—they're a cybersecurity and regulatory minefield requiring strategic agility.

Demand and Market Growth

The global supply chain management market in the PEO industry is projected to reach $15.2 billion by 2028
68% of PEO companies report increased demand for supply chain solutions in the past year
34% of PEO firms reported a rise in demand for supply chain consulting services

Demand and Market Growth Interpretation

As PEO companies race to streamline their supply chains amid surging demand—68% experiencing growth and a third seeking consulting—it's clear that a highly efficient supply chain isn't just a competitive advantage but a necessity in the rapidly evolving people management landscape, projected to hit $15.2 billion by 2028.

Operational Strategies and Efficiency

45% of PEO companies use outsourced logistics providers for supply chain management
62% of PEO companies have increased their focus on sustainable supply chain practices
42% of PEO companies use supply chain KPIs to monitor operational performance
49% of PEO companies reported on-time delivery improvements after implementing supply chain optimization
54% of PEO companies are implementing green logistics initiatives within their supply chains

Operational Strategies and Efficiency Interpretation

With nearly half of PEO companies outsourcing logistics and over half adopting green initiatives and KPIs to boost efficiency, the industry is clearly steering toward a smarter, more sustainable supply chain model—balancing operational excellence with environmental responsibility.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Resilience

52% of small to medium PEO clients cite supply chain efficiency as a top priority
Delays in supply chain logistics have increased operational costs for PEO firms by an average of 15%
60% of PEO firms report supply chain disruptions have affected payroll processing timelines
55% of PEO providers have increased their supply chain-related investment budgets in 2023
72% of supply chain disruptions in PEO companies are caused by supplier delays
81% of PEO companies say supply chain resilience is a key factor for business continuity
64% of PEO firms report that supply chain disruptions have led to client contract renegotiations
The average supply chain lead time for PEO companies has increased by 12% in 2023
25% of PEO providers have implemented predictive analytics for supply chain risk management
46% of PEO firms cite driver shortages as a major cause of supply chain delays
58% of PEO providers report that inventory management challenges stem from supply chain disruptions
48% of supply chain issues in PEO are attributed to vendor insolvencies
59% of PEOs report that supply chain disturbances have extended procurement cycles by an average of 15 days
Among PEO providers, 39% have increased collaboration with suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks
73% of PEO firms identify supply chain flexibility as vital for market competitiveness
21% of PEO firms have experienced increased supply chain costs due to pandemic-related disruptions
67% of PEO logistics providers are planning to expand their supply chain networks in the next two years
74% of PEO companies believe supply chain agility is essential to withstand market volatility
44% of PEO providers see supply chain risk management as a key driver for technological investment
63% of PEO firms have experienced growth in supply chain complexity over the past year
69% of PEO companies utilize data analytics to forecast supply chain disruptions

Supply Chain Disruptions and Resilience Interpretation

Despite nearly three-quarters of PEO firms recognizing supply chain flexibility as essential for competitiveness, over half still grapple with delays, disruptions, and escalating costs—highlighting that in the People-Enabled Organization industry, resilience remains more a strategic necessity than a simply operational advantage.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

70% of PEO providers are investing in supply chain technology to enhance client services
The adoption of AI in supply chain operations within PEOs has grown by 40% over the last two years
47% of PEO providers use automation to improve supply chain logistics
38% of PEO companies have adopted blockchain technology to enhance supply chain transparency
Over 65% of PEO companies use real-time supply chain tracking tools
55% of PEO companies are prioritizing supply chain digitization initiatives
40% of PEOs face challenges in integrating supply chain data across legacy systems
30% of PEO firms have adopted remote supply chain management practices

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

As PEO providers increasingly invest in AI, blockchain, and real-time tracking to streamline their supply chains, they’re reminded that embracing digital innovation is vital—though nearly 40% still grapple with legacy system challenges, proving that even in the digital age, old systems can be hard to break up with.