GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Securities Industry Statistics

Supply chain disruptions threaten securities industry's operations, prompting increased resilience efforts.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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40% of securities firms increased focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in supply chain sourcing

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29% of securities firms are exploring renewable energy sourcing within their supply chain to meet sustainability goals

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68% of securities firms reported supply chain disruptions impacting their operations in 2023

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33% of securities firms experienced delays in technology hardware procurement due to global supply chain constraints

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27% of securities companies reported increased costs due to supply chain disruptions

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39% of securities firms have experienced technology failures caused by supply chain delays

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64% of securities firms reported a rise in logistical costs linked to supply chain disruptions

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53% of securities firms experienced delays in regulatory reporting due to supply chain issues affecting data infrastructure

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71% of securities firms saw an increase in vendor onboarding time because of supply chain vetting processes

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43% of securities companies reported increased inventory shortages impacting client deliverables

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49% of securities firms reported manual processes exacerbated supply chain delays during peak periods

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63% of securities firms report that supply chain disruptions caused liquidity crunches during unfavorable market conditions

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28% of securities firms see supply chain issues leading to delays in onboarding new clients or counterparties

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49% of securities firms report a rise in dispute resolution cases related to supply chain failures

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34% of securities firms experienced delays in international shipments impacting their cross-border transactions

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23% of securities companies report difficulties in integrating supply chain data across legacy systems

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49% of securities firms experienced increased manual processing time due to supply chain disruptions

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50% of securities firms reported that supply chain disruptions led to increased operational costs, including expedited shipping and contingency measures

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45% of securities companies increased their investment in supply chain resilience after 2022 disruptions

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52% of securities firms expect supply chain issues to affect their trading volumes in the next year

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41% of securities firms increased inventory buffers to mitigate supply chain risks

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75% of securities firms believe supply chain disruptions will continue to pose risks over the next 12 months

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62% of securities firms increased their cybersecurity measures concerning supply chain vulnerabilities

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48% of securities companies plan to diversify their supplier base to reduce reliance on single sources

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29% of securities firms anticipate risks related to emerging geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains

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47% of securities companies are investing in supply chain contingency planning

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67% of securities firms plan to invest in supply chain risk management tools over the next two years

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58% of securities firms are integrating supply chain data into their enterprise risk management systems

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26% of securities firms experienced higher compliance costs due to supply chain-related data security requirements

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69% of securities firms surveyed believe supply chain issues increase overall operational risk

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38% of securities companies enhanced supplier audits to ensure compliance amid supply chain uncertainties

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54% of securities firms utilize supply chain resilience metrics for strategic decision making

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44% of securities firms face difficulty in real-time tracking of supply chain assets

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50% of securities companies increased their focus on supplier financial health assessment post-2022 disruptions

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36% of securities firms increased investments in supply chain cybersecurity solutions after 2022 cyber-attacks

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70% of securities firms believe that supply chain disruptions could lead to regulatory penalties if not managed proactively

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32% of securities firms are participating in industry supply chain consortiums to improve collective resilience

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53% of securities firms employ predictive analytics to preempt supply chain disruptions

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59% of securities firms view supply chain digitization as essential to compliance with growing regulatory standards

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55% of securities firms plan to implement AI-driven supply chain risk assessment tools by 2025

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61% of securities firms expect supply chain issues to influence their strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives

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38% of securities firms report that third-party logistics delays impacted their disaster recovery plans

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70% of securities firms see strategic supplier partnerships as vital to mitigating supply chain risks

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36% of securities firms face challenges in managing cross-border supply chain compliance

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65% of securities firms have formal supply chain resilience strategies documented in their operational risk management frameworks

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55% of securities firms increased collaboration with suppliers to improve supply chain transparency

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35% of securities firms increased their use of third-party logistics providers to handle supply chain disruptions

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23% of securities firms are exploring alternative sourcing strategies for critical hardware and components

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31% of securities firms have adopted just-in-time inventory practices to reduce supply chain dependency

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46% of securities firms have adopted multi-sourcing strategies for critical hardware components

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77% of securities firms consider supply chain management a key factor for maintaining competitive advantage

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45% of securities companies increased investment in supply chain quality assurance post-disruptions

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60% of securities firms adopted blockchain solutions to enhance supply traceability and risk management

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54% of securities firms are leveraging AI and data analytics to optimize supply chain management

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37% of securities firms report increased demand for digital supply chain platforms and automation

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72% of securities firms increased investment in digital transformation projects targeting supply chain efficiency

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65% of securities firms are exploring AI-powered demand forecasting to better manage supply chain uncertainties

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66% of securities firms experienced an increase in their supply chain-related technology budgets in 2023

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42% of securities firms reported increased reliance on digital currencies and tokens for reducing supply chain transaction costs

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54% of securities firms have implemented supply chain analytics dashboards for executive decision-making

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Key Highlights

68% of securities firms reported supply chain disruptions impacting their operations in 2023
45% of securities companies increased their investment in supply chain resilience after 2022 disruptions
52% of securities firms expect supply chain issues to affect their trading volumes in the next year
33% of securities firms experienced delays in technology hardware procurement due to global supply chain constraints
41% of securities firms increased inventory buffers to mitigate supply chain risks
27% of securities companies reported increased costs due to supply chain disruptions
60% of securities firms adopted blockchain solutions to enhance supply traceability and risk management
75% of securities firms believe supply chain disruptions will continue to pose risks over the next 12 months
62% of securities firms increased their cybersecurity measures concerning supply chain vulnerabilities
48% of securities companies plan to diversify their supplier base to reduce reliance on single sources
54% of securities firms are leveraging AI and data analytics to optimize supply chain management
39% of securities firms have experienced technology failures caused by supply chain delays
29% of securities firms anticipate risks related to emerging geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains

In an era where nearly seven out of ten securities firms face ongoing supply chain disruptions, industry leaders are rapidly deploying innovative strategies—from blockchain to AI—to safeguard their operations and maintain a competitive edge amidst persistent uncertainties.

Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives

40% of securities firms increased focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in supply chain sourcing
29% of securities firms are exploring renewable energy sourcing within their supply chain to meet sustainability goals

Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives Interpretation

With nearly half of securities firms sharpening their focus on ESG criteria and almost a third exploring renewable energy sourcing, the industry is clearly steering toward a greener, more responsible supply chain, proving that even financial institutions are recognizing sustainability as a profit-boosting investment rather than just ethical posturing.

Operational Challenges and Delays

68% of securities firms reported supply chain disruptions impacting their operations in 2023
33% of securities firms experienced delays in technology hardware procurement due to global supply chain constraints
27% of securities companies reported increased costs due to supply chain disruptions
39% of securities firms have experienced technology failures caused by supply chain delays
64% of securities firms reported a rise in logistical costs linked to supply chain disruptions
53% of securities firms experienced delays in regulatory reporting due to supply chain issues affecting data infrastructure
71% of securities firms saw an increase in vendor onboarding time because of supply chain vetting processes
43% of securities companies reported increased inventory shortages impacting client deliverables
49% of securities firms reported manual processes exacerbated supply chain delays during peak periods
63% of securities firms report that supply chain disruptions caused liquidity crunches during unfavorable market conditions
28% of securities firms see supply chain issues leading to delays in onboarding new clients or counterparties
49% of securities firms report a rise in dispute resolution cases related to supply chain failures
34% of securities firms experienced delays in international shipments impacting their cross-border transactions
23% of securities companies report difficulties in integrating supply chain data across legacy systems
49% of securities firms experienced increased manual processing time due to supply chain disruptions
50% of securities firms reported that supply chain disruptions led to increased operational costs, including expedited shipping and contingency measures

Operational Challenges and Delays Interpretation

In 2023, over two-thirds of securities firms faced supply chain disruptions that not only strained their operations and increased costs—sometimes tipping them into liquidity crunches—but also revealed vulnerabilities in technology infrastructure and regulatory compliance, underscoring that in today’s market, supply chain resilience is no longer a luxury but a necessity for maintaining financial stability and client trust.

Risk Management and Strategic Planning

45% of securities companies increased their investment in supply chain resilience after 2022 disruptions
52% of securities firms expect supply chain issues to affect their trading volumes in the next year
41% of securities firms increased inventory buffers to mitigate supply chain risks
75% of securities firms believe supply chain disruptions will continue to pose risks over the next 12 months
62% of securities firms increased their cybersecurity measures concerning supply chain vulnerabilities
48% of securities companies plan to diversify their supplier base to reduce reliance on single sources
29% of securities firms anticipate risks related to emerging geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains
47% of securities companies are investing in supply chain contingency planning
67% of securities firms plan to invest in supply chain risk management tools over the next two years
58% of securities firms are integrating supply chain data into their enterprise risk management systems
26% of securities firms experienced higher compliance costs due to supply chain-related data security requirements
69% of securities firms surveyed believe supply chain issues increase overall operational risk
38% of securities companies enhanced supplier audits to ensure compliance amid supply chain uncertainties
54% of securities firms utilize supply chain resilience metrics for strategic decision making
44% of securities firms face difficulty in real-time tracking of supply chain assets
50% of securities companies increased their focus on supplier financial health assessment post-2022 disruptions
36% of securities firms increased investments in supply chain cybersecurity solutions after 2022 cyber-attacks
70% of securities firms believe that supply chain disruptions could lead to regulatory penalties if not managed proactively
32% of securities firms are participating in industry supply chain consortiums to improve collective resilience
53% of securities firms employ predictive analytics to preempt supply chain disruptions
59% of securities firms view supply chain digitization as essential to compliance with growing regulatory standards
55% of securities firms plan to implement AI-driven supply chain risk assessment tools by 2025
61% of securities firms expect supply chain issues to influence their strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives
38% of securities firms report that third-party logistics delays impacted their disaster recovery plans
70% of securities firms see strategic supplier partnerships as vital to mitigating supply chain risks
36% of securities firms face challenges in managing cross-border supply chain compliance
65% of securities firms have formal supply chain resilience strategies documented in their operational risk management frameworks

Risk Management and Strategic Planning Interpretation

Amid rising disruptions and mounting risks in a rapidly digitized landscape, over 65% of securities firms are proactively bolstering their supply chain resilience—with nearly three-quarters predicting ongoing challenges—to ensure that amidst geopolitical tensions and cyber threats, their strategic and operational integrity remains unshaken.

Supply Chain Management and Optimization

55% of securities firms increased collaboration with suppliers to improve supply chain transparency
35% of securities firms increased their use of third-party logistics providers to handle supply chain disruptions
23% of securities firms are exploring alternative sourcing strategies for critical hardware and components
31% of securities firms have adopted just-in-time inventory practices to reduce supply chain dependency
46% of securities firms have adopted multi-sourcing strategies for critical hardware components
77% of securities firms consider supply chain management a key factor for maintaining competitive advantage
45% of securities companies increased investment in supply chain quality assurance post-disruptions

Supply Chain Management and Optimization Interpretation

With nearly half of securities firms boosting supply chain quality checks and over three-quarters recognizing supply chain management as a key competitive edge, it's clear that in the fast-paced securities industry, vigilance and agility are now as vital as the assets they safeguard.

Technological Adoption and Innovation

60% of securities firms adopted blockchain solutions to enhance supply traceability and risk management
54% of securities firms are leveraging AI and data analytics to optimize supply chain management
37% of securities firms report increased demand for digital supply chain platforms and automation
72% of securities firms increased investment in digital transformation projects targeting supply chain efficiency
65% of securities firms are exploring AI-powered demand forecasting to better manage supply chain uncertainties
66% of securities firms experienced an increase in their supply chain-related technology budgets in 2023
42% of securities firms reported increased reliance on digital currencies and tokens for reducing supply chain transaction costs
54% of securities firms have implemented supply chain analytics dashboards for executive decision-making

Technological Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

As securities firms double down on digitalization—with over half embracing AI, blockchain, and analytics—it's clear that in the race towards smarter, more transparent supply chains, technological innovation isn't just an option but the new market mandate.