68 Supply Chain Statistics To Know in 2025

The global supply chain isn't just about moving goods — it's about navigating escalating geopolitical tensions and rapidly shifting regulations. Volatility poses a significant challenge to the strategic objectives of C-suite leaders, extending beyond logistical complications. By examining critical supply chain statistics, you gain the insights needed to understand the actual impact of these external pressures on your operations.

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Explore the data-driven insights you need to fortify your organization against today's complex global pressures. Then, review the key metrics illuminating hidden risks and highlight opportunities to strengthen your supply chain for long-term strategic advantage.

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Key takeaways:

• Significant investment in AI and automation will occur in 2025, with 50% of supply chain organizations planning investments in AI and advanced analytics applications through 2024.
• Frequent, costly disruptions, occurring on average every 3.7 years and lasting over a month, necessitate resilience; however, many manufacturers and suppliers feel unprepared.
• With U.S. business logistics costs reaching $2.3 trillion, high costs and economic uncertainty maintain pressure for efficiency, but achieving targeted cost savings remains difficult.
• A persistent talent shortage remains a significant bottleneck, where 90% of supply chain leaders feel their companies lack the necessary talent and skills to achieve digitization goals.
• Procurement is increasingly strategic, focusing on supplier performance, resilience, and diversity, but fundamental tier 1 supplier visibility remains poor for over 40% of companies.

Supply Chain Management Statistics

Gaining insights into supply chain management allows your company to create a healthier, more effective process. These statistics examine the integrated performance of supply chains from planning and sourcing to delivery and the importance of ongoing analysis. See how your initiatives compare to others, and gain insight into what changes could benefit your operation.

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1. U.S. business logistics costs reached $2.3 trillion, equaling 8.7% of the national GDP. (Penske)
2. 22% of advanced industries transactions involved private equity (PE) in 2024. (McKinsey & Company)
3. About 35% of global PE buyout volume was deployed in advanced industries in 2024, up from less than 20% a decade prior. (McKinsey & Company)
4. The U.S. 3PL market saw net revenues grow by 1.6% to $131.2 billion in 2024, following a 12.8% decline in 2023. (Armstrong & Associates)
5. The U.S. international transportation management (ITM) segment experienced a 6.5% increase in gross revenue to $78.8 billion in 2024, after a 49.3% plunge in 2023. (Armstrong & Associates)
6. U.S.-based ITMs saw average ocean freight volume (TEUs) grow by 6.7% in 2024. (Armstrong & Associates)
7. The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) decreased from -0.22 in December 2024 to -0.31 in January 2025. (EY)
8. Average terminal dwell time for rail containers in the U.S. saw a year-over-year decrease of 5% in January 2025 from January 2024. (EY)
9. The average inventory turnover rate across all sectors in 2024 was 8.5. (CSI Market)
10. The average OTD rate for businesses was around 85% in 2024. (Qualtrics XMI Institute)
11. 90% of supply chain leaders feel their companies lack the necessary talent and skills to achieve digitization goals. (McKinsey & Company)
12. 48% of manufacturers report moderate to significant challenges filling production and operations management roles. (Deloitte)
13. 35% of respondents in the MHI/Deloitte 2025 report ranked workforce and talent shortages as the third most impactful supply chain trend. (MHI)

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14. 62% of leaders expect labor shortages to be a major short-term challenge. (KPMG)
15. 38% of manufacturers are planning re-skilling/retraining initiatives in 2025, up from 25% in 2024. (MHI)
16. 71% of companies in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region reported already addressing sustainability. (Deloitte)
17. In Central and Eastern Europe, over half of companies (57%) struggle to integrate their fundamental business objectives with environmentally responsible supply chain management. (Deloitte)
18. Estimates suggest that only 5% of supply chain emissions originate from direct manufacturing. (KPMG)
19. 91% of CPOs state they have aligned procurement strategies with broader organizational sustainability targets. (EY)

Automation and AI Statistics

The overall market value for automation and AI within the supply chain continues to grow. By examining automation and AI statistics, your team can better understand increasing competitor efficiency, identify proven use cases, and pin down the best time for adoption.

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20. 50% of supply chain organizations planned investments in AI and advanced analytics applications through 2024. (KPMG)
21. 86% of C-suite leaders feel prepared to increase their investment in generative AI (GenAI) in 2025. (Accenture)
22. 60% of C-suite leaders expect their GenAI solutions to be scaled across their organizations in 2025, up from 36% in 2024. (Accenture)
23. 78% of manufacturers allocate over 20% of their overall improvement budgets toward smart manufacturing initiatives. (Deloitte)
24. 88% of manufacturers anticipate smart manufacturing investments will continue or increase in the next fiscal year. (Deloitte)

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25. 91% of leaders believe AI will help their organization operate more effectively within the next two years. (KPMG)
26. 86% of executives plan to invest in AI and advanced analytics for cost reduction purposes across customer service, sales, marketing, and supply chains in 2025. (BCG)
27. Global tech spend is projected to grow by 5.6% in 2025 to reach $4.9 trillion. (Forrester)
28. Software and IT services are expected to constitute 66% of global tech spend in 2025. (Forrester)
29. 29% of manufacturers are currently using AI/machine learning (AI/ML) at the facility or network level. (Deloitte)
30. AI adoption is predicted to nearly triple from 28% today to 82% within the next five years. (MHI)
31. 37% of manufacturers rank robotics/physical automation as a top 1 or 2 investment priority for the next two years. (Deloitte)
32. 45% of manufacturers plan to purchase automation equipment (AGVs, AS/RS, robotics) within the next three years. (MHI)
33. 46% of manufacturers rank process automation as a top 1 or 2 investment priority for the next two years. (Deloitte)
34. 34% of manufacturers prioritize investment in active sensors over the next 24 months. (Deloitte)
35. Predicted five-year adoption for inventory and network optimization is 92%. (MHI)
36. Predicted 5-year adoption for autonomous vehicles and drones is 64%. (MHI)
37. Smart manufacturing initiatives reported average improvements of 7% to 20% in employee productivity in 2024. (Deloitte)
38. Nearly half (48%) of the potential GenAI EBITDA impact comes from augmenting low to medium complexity tasks. (KPMG)
39. 28% of C-suite leaders identified limitations with data or technology infrastructure as the primary barrier to scaling GenAI. (Accenture)
40. 55% of employees stated that comprehensive training and clear guidelines would increase their confidence using GenAI tools. (Accenture)
41. 80% of senior leaders complain that their organization's reluctance to embrace new technology makes them slower than competitors. (KPMG)
42. Among the 76% of respondents whose supply chain management programs do not currently use AI, restrictive IT policies are the primary obstacle to AI adoption for 22% of them. (Inspectorio)

Procurement and Supplier Statistics

Your supply chain consists of different procurement companies and suppliers. By improving your processes within this area, you can better identify high-spend categories, reduce maverick spend, and pinpoint bottlenecks. Procurement and supplier statistics provide additional insights into strengthening your supplier relationships.

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43. The top three value drivers influencing procurement strategy globally are value/savings, supplier performance, and supplier resiliency. (EY)
44. Cost management remains the most critical priority for one-third of corporate leaders globally in 2025, up eight percentage points from 2024. (BCG)
45. 86% of supply chain executives plan AI/analytics investments for cost reduction, including supply chains. (BCG)
46. Less than half (43%) of organizations have limited or no visibility into tier 1 supplier performance. (KPMG)
47. Tracking and reporting metrics was the top priority for supplier diversity leaders in 2023. (Scoutbee)

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48. A majority (67%) of supplier diversity leaders rely on third-party data providers for accuracy. (Scoutbee)
49. 77% of CPOs headquartered in the Americas report having a supplier diversity program. (EY)
50. Diverse suppliers demonstrate, on average, a 20% higher retention rate. (Bain & Company)
51. Supplier diversity is a primary focus area for sustainability efforts for 36% of CPOs. (EY)
52. Only 39% of procurement organizations incorporate third-party risk management (TPRM) into dashboards for senior management, and an even smaller 22% link it to procurement team bonuses. (The Hackett Group)
53. Companies failing to meet cost targets tend to underperform peers on total shareholder return by an average of nine percentage points. (BCG)

Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Statistics

Your supply chain's risk significantly impacts the services you provide to your customers. Global supply chain disruptions can decrease customer satisfaction, and the cost can have a hefty financial impact. Beyond traditional factors, elements such as cybercrime are rising. Analyzing risk and disruption statistics can help your organization stay ahead, offering insights into potential problems and solutions.

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54. Supply chain disruptions lasting longer than one month happen, on average, every 3.7 years. (McKinsey & Company)
55. In the past year, almost 80% of organizations encountered at least one disruption to their supply chain. (BCI)
56. 77% of executives reported their company was negatively impacted (to some or a great extent) by compliance complexity. (PwC)
57. The average geopolitical distance of trade decreased by approximately 7% between 2017 and 2024. (McKinsey & Company)
58. 71% of U.S. CEOs plan to alter supply chains over the next three to five years, partly due to trade uncertainties. (Deloitte)
59. 73% of U.S. manufacturers cited trade uncertainties as a top business challenge in Q1 2025, up from 56% and 37% in the previous two quarters, respectively. (Deloitte)
60. 31% of global executives reported having already launched contingency plans related to tariffs and regulatory changes following the U.S. election. (BCG)
61. Inflation (38%) and economic uncertainty (37%) ranked as the top two most impactful supply chain trends for 2025. (MHI)
62. 61% of CEOs anticipate persistent inflation and low economic growth. (Gartner)
63. Cybersecurity (51%) and data protection/privacy (51%) ranked as joint top compliance risk priorities. (PwC)
64. In 2024, the average expense incurred due to a data breach reached an estimated $4.88 million, an increase from the $4.45 million recorded in 2023. (IBM)

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65. 41% of organizations reported investing in asset engineering to better withstand extreme weather events. (Marsh McLennan)
66. Corporate leaders are largely concerned about their readiness for potential market disruptions in 2025, with 40% expressing a lack of preparedness. (BCG)
67. 85% of executives were taking steps to address potential market disruptions following the U.S. election. (BCG)
68. Companies using technology for compliance report better risk visibility (64%), faster issue identification/response (53%), and increased productivity/cost savings (43%). (PwC)

What's Next for Your Supply Chain

Managing a supply chain is a complex challenge, from sourcing raw materials to customer or retailer delivery. Analyzing ongoing supply chain statistics allows you to learn from competitor decisions and make changes without the cost of experience. In addition to the statistics above, take note of ongoing trends and shifts as they occur, such as a shift toward AI and automation.

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Studying the industry supports your decision-making processes, providing information that can reaffirm your decision to invest in new technology, change transportation modes, or enter additional markets. Based on recent figures and trends, here are a few takeaways for every company operating within the global supply chain:

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• Address talent gaps: “According to Deloitte, the manufacturing sector is expected to require ~3.8 million new employees between now and 2033 with about ‘half of these open jobs (1.9 million)’ expected to remain unfilled unless the skills gap is addressed. This isn’t surprising given ~36% of organizations are still struggling to begin embracing new technology and digitize away from outdated processes (HBR).” Karyl Fowler, Chief Policy Officer at Tradeverifyd, notes that the most critical skill gaps fall into three key areas: data literacy and analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and technology fluency, particularly with AI and automation tools. Consider investing in reskilling, AI training, and, as Fowler suggests, “partnering with external platforms or consultants to embed new capabilities into workflows.”

• Build resilience and risk mitigation: In 2024 alone, 80% of organizations faced supply chain disruptions, many experiencing not just one but multiple breakdowns (BCI). "Resilience today isn't just about redundancy—it's about visibility, agility, and predictiveness," says Fowler. Aim to achieve resilience through multi-tier supply chain visibility platforms that map beyond initial suppliers, providing predictive analytics and AI-driven alerts. Decreasing overall risk visibility and diversifying your supply chain is key to combating trade uncertainties.

• Focus on cost management: U.S. logistics costs $2.3 trillion, and one-third of leaders prioritize cost as a key focus for 2025. Enhance your procurement strategies, build strong supplier relationships to improve visibility beyond tier 1 (only 43% have it), and leverage third-party data to boost efficiency and stability.
• Integrate sustainability and diversity: With 91% of CPOs focusing on sustainability and diverse suppliers having 20% higher retention, adopt ESG principles, consider building supplier diversity programs (77% in the Americas have them), and utilize third-party data to drive reputational and business value.

• Prioritize tech investments: The direction is clear, with predicted AI adoption nearly tripled (from 28% to 82%) and 55% of supply chain organizations planning new technology investments (Deloitte). Consider using AI in applications like predictive risk and disruption monitoring, demand forecasting and inventory optimization, or intelligent automation of routine workflows. Fowler emphasizes “data quality, governance, change management, and precise use case definitions” to ensure tech investments pay off.

Prepare for the Road Ahead With Tradeverifyd

Supply chain statistics allow professionals to stay ahead, optimize their processes, and better understand competitor trends. However, third-party insights are only the first step in your supply chain's journey toward a more resilient experience.

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Tradeverifyd offers proactive supply chain risk management solutions that give you greater control of the process, even as it touches each corner of the globe.

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