GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Software Industry Statistics

Supply chain software growth, visibility, AI, cybersecurity, and resilience challenges surge.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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80% of supply chain managers consider cybersecurity a critical aspect of supply chain management

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Just 37% of software supply chains are fully resilient against cyberattacks

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22% of supply chain managers have experienced data breaches linked to supply chain software systems

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The number of supply chain-related cybersecurity incidents in the software industry increased by 58% from 2021 to 2023

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65% of supply chain leaders plan to increase investment in AI-driven analytics by 2025

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The use of blockchain technology in supply chains increased by 34% in 2023

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48% of organizations utilize IoT devices to track hardware components in the supply chain

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Supply chain software automation is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% through 2026

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29% of supply chain software vendors integrate AI-powered demand forecasting tools

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60% of supply chain professionals believe real-time data sharing improves overall supply chain resilience

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66% of supply chain managers use or plan to adopt RFID technology

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The average supply chain cycle time in the software industry is around 25 days

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76% of supply chain managers consider supply chain transparency as key to customer satisfaction

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35% of organizations plan to adopt autonomous vehicles or drones for supply chain logistics within the next five years

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The use of AI for supply chain demand planning is projected to grow by 40% annually through 2025

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55% of supply chain professionals report that supply chain visibility leads to better forecasting accuracy

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Increasing use of digital twins in supply chain simulations led to an average reduction of 15% in logistics costs in 2023

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The global supply chain software market was valued at approximately $18.5 billion in 2022

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78% of software companies are investing in supply chain digitization

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The global supply chain software market is expected to reach $27 billion by 2026

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70% of supply chain stakeholders express concerns over supplier financial stability

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47% of supply chain spend is on procurement activities

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45% of software companies report supply chain disruptions impacting product delivery timelines

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The average duration of supply chain disruptions in the software industry is approximately 4.3 weeks

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52% of software firms have experienced increased procurement costs due to supply chain delays

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The average cost of supply chain disruptions in the software industry is estimated at $4.4 million per incident

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62% of software industry supply chains rely on third-party vendors, increasing exposure to risks

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59% of supply chain disruptions are caused by supplier failures

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42% of organizations are implementing predictive analytics to anticipate supply chain risks

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Approximately 50% of supply chain professionals report difficulty in tracking component origins

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54% of supply chain disruptions in the software industry are caused by geopolitical tensions

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35% of software companies face challenges with supply chain compliance and regulation adherence

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43% of software firms report that supply chain disruptions have led to increased product return rates

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54% of software companies are investing in supply chain risk management tools

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85% of software companies consider supply chain resilience a top strategic priority

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53% of supply chain managers report difficulties sourcing specialized hardware components

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41% of supply chain professionals believe supply chain disruptions are inevitable, but well-prepared companies respond effectively

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49% of supply chain disruptions in the software industry are due to vendor insolvency

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Approximately 70% of supply chain professionals cite data visibility as their top challenge

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The adoption rate of cloud-based supply chain management solutions reached 60% in 2023

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The number of supply chain software implementations increased by 22% year-over-year in 2023

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41% of software companies prioritize supply chain sustainability initiatives

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In 2023, 33% of software companies increased their use of supply chain analytics

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58% of software companies see supply chain agility as a top competitive advantage

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68% of organizations are exploring or implementing supply chain simulation tools to optimize logistics

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82% of supply chain software users have experienced system integration challenges

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The adoption of robotic process automation (RPA) in supply chain processes grew by 27% in 2023

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Supply chain planning software adoption rates are expected to reach 70% among large software firms by 2024

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29% of supply chain errors are attributed to manual data entry

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67% of software industry supply chains are digitalized to some extent, increasing operational oversight

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38% of organizations are planning to implement AI-driven inventory management systems in the next two years

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62% of supply chain managers are investing in continuous supply chain monitoring tools

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29% of supply chain software implementations face delays due to regulatory or compliance issues

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Key Highlights

The global supply chain software market was valued at approximately $18.5 billion in 2022
Approximately 70% of supply chain professionals cite data visibility as their top challenge
The adoption rate of cloud-based supply chain management solutions reached 60% in 2023
45% of software companies report supply chain disruptions impacting product delivery timelines
65% of supply chain leaders plan to increase investment in AI-driven analytics by 2025
The average duration of supply chain disruptions in the software industry is approximately 4.3 weeks
52% of software firms have experienced increased procurement costs due to supply chain delays
80% of supply chain managers consider cybersecurity a critical aspect of supply chain management
Just 37% of software supply chains are fully resilient against cyberattacks
The use of blockchain technology in supply chains increased by 34% in 2023
78% of software companies are investing in supply chain digitization
The average cost of supply chain disruptions in the software industry is estimated at $4.4 million per incident
62% of software industry supply chains rely on third-party vendors, increasing exposure to risks

As the software industry’s supply chain navigates a landscape marked by nearly $19 billion market value and escalating risks, digital transformation, AI innovation, and cybersecurity resilience are emerging as crucial determinants of success in an increasingly complex global environment.

Cybersecurity and Data Security in Supply Chains

80% of supply chain managers consider cybersecurity a critical aspect of supply chain management
Just 37% of software supply chains are fully resilient against cyberattacks
22% of supply chain managers have experienced data breaches linked to supply chain software systems
The number of supply chain-related cybersecurity incidents in the software industry increased by 58% from 2021 to 2023

Cybersecurity and Data Security in Supply Chains Interpretation

While a commanding 80% of supply chain managers recognize cybersecurity as vital, the stark reality that only 37% of software supply chains are fully resilient—and a 58% surge in incidents—suggests that the industry’s digital defenses are still playing catch-up in a race where the stakes are digital and cybersecurity breaches can be the ultimate malware.

Digital Technologies and Innovation in Supply Chains

65% of supply chain leaders plan to increase investment in AI-driven analytics by 2025
The use of blockchain technology in supply chains increased by 34% in 2023
48% of organizations utilize IoT devices to track hardware components in the supply chain
Supply chain software automation is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% through 2026
29% of supply chain software vendors integrate AI-powered demand forecasting tools
60% of supply chain professionals believe real-time data sharing improves overall supply chain resilience
66% of supply chain managers use or plan to adopt RFID technology
The average supply chain cycle time in the software industry is around 25 days
76% of supply chain managers consider supply chain transparency as key to customer satisfaction
35% of organizations plan to adopt autonomous vehicles or drones for supply chain logistics within the next five years
The use of AI for supply chain demand planning is projected to grow by 40% annually through 2025
55% of supply chain professionals report that supply chain visibility leads to better forecasting accuracy
Increasing use of digital twins in supply chain simulations led to an average reduction of 15% in logistics costs in 2023

Digital Technologies and Innovation in Supply Chains Interpretation

As the software industry accelerates toward smarter, more transparent, and automated supply chains—where AI, blockchain, and IoT are no longer futuristic buzzwords but strategic imperatives—it's clear that digital innovation is not just optimizing logistics but reshaping the very fabric of supply chain resilience and customer satisfaction.

Investment and Financial Aspects of Supply Chains

The global supply chain software market was valued at approximately $18.5 billion in 2022
78% of software companies are investing in supply chain digitization
The global supply chain software market is expected to reach $27 billion by 2026
70% of supply chain stakeholders express concerns over supplier financial stability
47% of supply chain spend is on procurement activities

Investment and Financial Aspects of Supply Chains Interpretation

With the software industry’s supply chain valued at nearly $19 billion in 2022 and projected to hit $27 billion by 2026, it's clear that as companies pour nearly half their spend into procurement, the growing reliance on digital solutions aims to secure stability amid widespread supplier concerns—proving that in the software world, supply chain resilience isn’t just a goal, it’s the main software update needed.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Management

45% of software companies report supply chain disruptions impacting product delivery timelines
The average duration of supply chain disruptions in the software industry is approximately 4.3 weeks
52% of software firms have experienced increased procurement costs due to supply chain delays
The average cost of supply chain disruptions in the software industry is estimated at $4.4 million per incident
62% of software industry supply chains rely on third-party vendors, increasing exposure to risks
59% of supply chain disruptions are caused by supplier failures
42% of organizations are implementing predictive analytics to anticipate supply chain risks
Approximately 50% of supply chain professionals report difficulty in tracking component origins
54% of supply chain disruptions in the software industry are caused by geopolitical tensions
35% of software companies face challenges with supply chain compliance and regulation adherence
43% of software firms report that supply chain disruptions have led to increased product return rates
54% of software companies are investing in supply chain risk management tools
85% of software companies consider supply chain resilience a top strategic priority
53% of supply chain managers report difficulties sourcing specialized hardware components
41% of supply chain professionals believe supply chain disruptions are inevitable, but well-prepared companies respond effectively
49% of supply chain disruptions in the software industry are due to vendor insolvency

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Management Interpretation

With over half of software firms grappling with disruptions—averaging around four weeks and costing millions—it's clear that in the digital age, even intricate supply chains need to be as resilient as the code they produce, lest geopolitical tensions, vendor failures, and regulatory pitfalls turn innovation into an expensive game of whack-a-mole.

Supply Chain Software Adoption and Implementation

Approximately 70% of supply chain professionals cite data visibility as their top challenge
The adoption rate of cloud-based supply chain management solutions reached 60% in 2023
The number of supply chain software implementations increased by 22% year-over-year in 2023
41% of software companies prioritize supply chain sustainability initiatives
In 2023, 33% of software companies increased their use of supply chain analytics
58% of software companies see supply chain agility as a top competitive advantage
68% of organizations are exploring or implementing supply chain simulation tools to optimize logistics
82% of supply chain software users have experienced system integration challenges
The adoption of robotic process automation (RPA) in supply chain processes grew by 27% in 2023
Supply chain planning software adoption rates are expected to reach 70% among large software firms by 2024
29% of supply chain errors are attributed to manual data entry
67% of software industry supply chains are digitalized to some extent, increasing operational oversight
38% of organizations are planning to implement AI-driven inventory management systems in the next two years
62% of supply chain managers are investing in continuous supply chain monitoring tools
29% of supply chain software implementations face delays due to regulatory or compliance issues

Supply Chain Software Adoption and Implementation Interpretation

As software companies race to digitize and automate their supply chains—achieving impressive adoption rates, prioritizing sustainability, and embracing cutting-edge tools—it's clear that while visibility and agility are king, overwhelming integration challenges and regulatory hurdles remind us that even in the digital age, supply chain management remains a complex balancing act of innovation and infrastructure.