GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Procurement Industry Statistics

Supply chain digitalization, sustainability, and AI reshape procurement industry resilience.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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74% of supply chain professionals believe digital transformation is critical to future success

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55% of procurement organizations are planning to increase their use of artificial intelligence in supply chain operations

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88% of supply chain executives report that real-time data is essential for decision-making

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70% of procurement professionals aim to improve supplier collaboration through digital tools

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65% of logistics companies plan to adopt blockchain technology to improve traceability

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56% of organizations are using cloud-based supply chain management systems

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35% of procurement professionals plan to increase their use of automated procurement workflows by 2024

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69% of supply chain managers believe that predictive analytics can significantly improve forecasting accuracy

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29% of procurement teams have implemented AI-driven chatbots for supplier communication

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52% of supply chain analytics projects fail to deliver expected ROI

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75% of procurement professionals believe technology will significantly change procurement processes in next five years

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78% of supply chains are expected to automate inventory management within the next five years

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54% of organizations are actively working on supply chain digitization initiatives

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80% of last mile delivery companies are investing in autonomous vehicles

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65% of logistics firms plan to adopt AI-powered route optimization tools by 2025

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84% of supply chain executives see digital supply chain as a competitive advantage

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41% of supply chain jobs are expected to be replaced by automation by 2026

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73% of organizations see supply chain digitization as essential for resilience

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33% of supply chain organizations report challenges in integrating new technology with legacy systems

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54% of procurement professionals report that their teams are under-resourced for digital transformation

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81% of supply chain leaders agree that supplier collaboration drives innovation

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The global supply chain management market is projected to reach $37.41 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10.7%

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The average procurement cycle time has decreased by 15% over the past three years due to automation

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44% of companies see cost reduction as the primary benefit of supply chain digital transformation

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47% of organizations report significant cost savings from supply chain automation

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58% of procurement teams measure supplier performance via real-time analytics

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76% of procurement teams use supplier scorecards to monitor performance

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44% of procurement processes have been shortened due to automation

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77% of companies believe that AI and machine learning are game-changers for procurement

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79% of organizations say supply chain disruptions have increased over the past year

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The average cost of a supply chain disruption is $184 million

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89% of organizations are investing in supply chain visibility solutions

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42% of companies report that their supply chain was affected by geopolitical issues in 2022

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58% of supply chain organizations experienced cyber-attacks in 2022

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78% of supply chain professionals say that lack of supply chain transparency limits their ability to mitigate risks

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63% of supply chain disruptions in 2023 were caused by supplier insolvency

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82% of organizations report that supplier data management is a critical challenge

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71% of procurement leaders prioritize risk mitigation over cost savings in their supply strategies

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Only 17% of companies feel their supply chain is fully resilient against disruptions

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The global cold chain logistics market is expected to reach $492 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 13.7%

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48% of procurement professionals cite supplier risk management as their top concern

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62% of procurement teams are focusing on supplier diversity and inclusion

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69% of organizations are investing in supply chain training programs to upskill their workforce

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59% of companies see supply chain agility as a key focus area for 2024

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70% of organizations plan to implement or expand end-to-end supply chain visibility tools

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60% of supply chain disruptions in 2023 were due to natural disasters

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48% of organizations use predictive maintenance to prevent supply chain delays

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61% of procurement leaders state that sustainable procurement is a top priority

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45% of procurement contracts include sustainability clauses

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49% of supply chain leaders plan to invest in sustainability reporting tools in 2024

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68% of companies now track supplier ESG metrics

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67% of procurement professionals plan to increase their use of sustainable sourcing practices in the next two years

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42% of supply chain sustainability initiatives are driven by customer demand

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53% of supply chain executives prioritize mitigating climate change impacts

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60% of companies track supply chain emissions as part of ESG reporting

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Key Highlights

The global supply chain management market is projected to reach $37.41 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10.7%
79% of organizations say supply chain disruptions have increased over the past year
61% of procurement leaders state that sustainable procurement is a top priority
74% of supply chain professionals believe digital transformation is critical to future success
The average cost of a supply chain disruption is $184 million
89% of organizations are investing in supply chain visibility solutions
55% of procurement organizations are planning to increase their use of artificial intelligence in supply chain operations
88% of supply chain executives report that real-time data is essential for decision-making
42% of companies report that their supply chain was affected by geopolitical issues in 2022
70% of procurement professionals aim to improve supplier collaboration through digital tools
58% of supply chain organizations experienced cyber-attacks in 2022
The average procurement cycle time has decreased by 15% over the past three years due to automation
65% of logistics companies plan to adopt blockchain technology to improve traceability

The procurement industry is undergoing a seismic shift as digital transformation, sustainability, and resilience become central themes, with market projections surpassing $37 billion by 2027 amid rising disruptions and technological innovations shaping the future of supply chains worldwide.

Digital Transformation and Technological Adoption

74% of supply chain professionals believe digital transformation is critical to future success
55% of procurement organizations are planning to increase their use of artificial intelligence in supply chain operations
88% of supply chain executives report that real-time data is essential for decision-making
70% of procurement professionals aim to improve supplier collaboration through digital tools
65% of logistics companies plan to adopt blockchain technology to improve traceability
56% of organizations are using cloud-based supply chain management systems
35% of procurement professionals plan to increase their use of automated procurement workflows by 2024
69% of supply chain managers believe that predictive analytics can significantly improve forecasting accuracy
29% of procurement teams have implemented AI-driven chatbots for supplier communication
52% of supply chain analytics projects fail to deliver expected ROI
75% of procurement professionals believe technology will significantly change procurement processes in next five years
78% of supply chains are expected to automate inventory management within the next five years
54% of organizations are actively working on supply chain digitization initiatives
80% of last mile delivery companies are investing in autonomous vehicles
65% of logistics firms plan to adopt AI-powered route optimization tools by 2025
84% of supply chain executives see digital supply chain as a competitive advantage
41% of supply chain jobs are expected to be replaced by automation by 2026
73% of organizations see supply chain digitization as essential for resilience
33% of supply chain organizations report challenges in integrating new technology with legacy systems
54% of procurement professionals report that their teams are under-resourced for digital transformation

Digital Transformation and Technological Adoption Interpretation

As supply chain professionals scramble to digitize their operations—yet grapple with integration challenges and resource shortages—the industry is racing toward a future where AI, blockchain, and automation are not just upgrades but vital lifelines for staying competitive and resilient.

Innovation and Future Trends

81% of supply chain leaders agree that supplier collaboration drives innovation

Innovation and Future Trends Interpretation

With 81% of supply chain leaders recognizing that supplier collaboration fuels innovation, it’s clear that in today’s procurement landscape, working together isn’t just good practice—it’s the secret ingredient for staying ahead.

Procurement and Supply Chain Efficiency

The global supply chain management market is projected to reach $37.41 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10.7%
The average procurement cycle time has decreased by 15% over the past three years due to automation
44% of companies see cost reduction as the primary benefit of supply chain digital transformation
47% of organizations report significant cost savings from supply chain automation
58% of procurement teams measure supplier performance via real-time analytics
76% of procurement teams use supplier scorecards to monitor performance
44% of procurement processes have been shortened due to automation
77% of companies believe that AI and machine learning are game-changers for procurement

Procurement and Supply Chain Efficiency Interpretation

As the supply chain evolves into a $37.4 billion industry driven by automation and AI, procurement professionals are proving that in today's digital world, swift, smart, and data-driven strategies are not just advantages—they're essentials for survival and success.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Management

79% of organizations say supply chain disruptions have increased over the past year
The average cost of a supply chain disruption is $184 million
89% of organizations are investing in supply chain visibility solutions
42% of companies report that their supply chain was affected by geopolitical issues in 2022
58% of supply chain organizations experienced cyber-attacks in 2022
78% of supply chain professionals say that lack of supply chain transparency limits their ability to mitigate risks
63% of supply chain disruptions in 2023 were caused by supplier insolvency
82% of organizations report that supplier data management is a critical challenge
71% of procurement leaders prioritize risk mitigation over cost savings in their supply strategies
Only 17% of companies feel their supply chain is fully resilient against disruptions
The global cold chain logistics market is expected to reach $492 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 13.7%
48% of procurement professionals cite supplier risk management as their top concern
62% of procurement teams are focusing on supplier diversity and inclusion
69% of organizations are investing in supply chain training programs to upskill their workforce
59% of companies see supply chain agility as a key focus area for 2024
70% of organizations plan to implement or expand end-to-end supply chain visibility tools
60% of supply chain disruptions in 2023 were due to natural disasters
48% of organizations use predictive maintenance to prevent supply chain delays

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Management Interpretation

Despite nearly unanimous investments in visibility and risk mitigation, over 79% of organizations face escalating supply chain disruptions—costing millions, often triggered by natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or supplier insolvencies, revealing that true resilience remains a distant goal amid mounting geopolitical, technological, and environmental challenges.

Sustainability and Environmental Impact

61% of procurement leaders state that sustainable procurement is a top priority
45% of procurement contracts include sustainability clauses
49% of supply chain leaders plan to invest in sustainability reporting tools in 2024
68% of companies now track supplier ESG metrics
67% of procurement professionals plan to increase their use of sustainable sourcing practices in the next two years
42% of supply chain sustainability initiatives are driven by customer demand
53% of supply chain executives prioritize mitigating climate change impacts
60% of companies track supply chain emissions as part of ESG reporting

Sustainability and Environmental Impact Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of procurement leaders making sustainability a top priority and the majority tracking ESG metrics and emissions, it’s clear that supply chains are shifting from cost-focused corridors to green highways driven by customer demand and climate commitments, signaling a sustainable future that’s increasingly non-negotiable rather than optional.