{"id":43447,"date":"2025-03-20T11:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T11:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/north-america\/?p=43447"},"modified":"2025-03-20T11:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T11:28:06","slug":"new-mhi-and-deloitte-report-focuses-on-orchestrating-end-to-end-digital-supply-chain-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/north-america\/2025\/03\/20\/new-mhi-and-deloitte-report-focuses-on-orchestrating-end-to-end-digital-supply-chain-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"New MHI and Deloitte report focuses on orchestrating end-to-end digital supply chain solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Fifty-five per cent of respondents say they are increasing their investment in supply chain tech and innovation and 60% are planning to invest over $1 million.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new report released by MHI and Deloitte finds that 55% of supply chain leaders are increasing their supply chain technology and innovation investments with 60% saying they are planning to spend over $1 million. Nineteen percent plan to spend over $10 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This investment includes solutions for orchestrated, end-to-end solutions between tech and human workers, according to the 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report: <em>The Digital Supply Chain Ecosystem: Orchestrating End-to-End Solutions<\/em>. The report provides new insights into trends and technologies that are transforming supply chains and the priorities of the people who run them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of these increased investments, adoption of the 11 categories of technology covered in the report is predicted to rise over the next five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inventory and Network Optimization \u2013 92%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud Computing and Storage \u2013 91%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensors and Automatic Identification \u2013 88%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Predictive Analytics \u2013 87%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotics and Automation \u2013 83%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Intelligence \u2013 82%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet of Things \u2013 77%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearable and Mobile Technology \u2013 72%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autonomous Vehicles and Drones \u2013 64%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D Printing \u2013 57%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blockchain \u2013 54%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 report, the twelfth in a series of annual industry reports published by MHI and Deloitte, provides updates on the innovative technologies that have the most potential to transform supply chains in an orchestrated way that maximizes performance gains while also empowering workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s business environment is increasingly complex and volatile requiring a more integrated and agile approach to supply chain management. End-to-end supply chain orchestration, which seamlessly connects every stage of the supply chain, has emerged as a critical strategy for organizations to remain competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese are exciting times for the supply chain industry as we see the orchestration of technology and talent coming to the forefront,\u201d said John Paxton, CEO, MHI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe future of supply chains will center around striking the right combination of human talent and technology to enhance efficiency, transparency and sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AI Adoption is Surging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI adoption is expected to rise dramatically, with 28% reporting that it&#8217;s in use today and another 54% reporting that they plan to have it in use within 5 years &#8211; making the 5-year total nearly triple that of today at 82% by 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is already adding value in a wide range of supply chain processes, from inventory management to demand planning to logistics. Moving forward, supply chain organizations will be increasingly leveraging AI to enhance all aspects of their operations. Agentic AI &#8211; which can operate independently without human guidance or oversight- specifically has the potential to quickly and proactively address disruptions, enhance forecasting precision, and improve overall visibility within the supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs the promise of agentic AI for warehouse process automation, real-time inventory visibility, predictive maintenance and demand forecasting grows, high-quality data will be essential to utilizing this technology to drive efficiency and agility. Additionally, predictable and ethical behavior from AI solutions will be a focus.\u201d said Paxton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Top the List of Key Trends Impacting Supply Chains in 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to this year\u2019s respondents, the top five most impactful supply chain trends are: inflation (38%); economic uncertainty (37%); workforce and talent shortages (35%); supply chain agility and resiliency (28%); and inventory challenges (25%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Next Five Tech-Specific Trends Shaping Supply Chains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the five trends noted above, this year\u2019s survey identified five additional tech-specific trends that are having a major impact on supply chain strategy and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These key tech trends are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cybersecurity and Data Security<\/strong><br>For many businesses, the supply chain is a leading source of cybersecurity risk &#8211; and with supply chains\u2019 growing reliance on technology and digitization, data security is sure to become an increasingly vital issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demand for Real-Time Data<\/strong><br>Lack of access to accurate, real-time data is an ongoing barrier to achieving the vision and benefits of supply chain digitization and end-to-end orchestration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digitization and the Pace of Technology Adoption<\/strong><br>The dizzying pace of technological change in supply chains can be daunting for supply chain leaders and professionals alike. Yet, the pace will likely only accelerate as supply chain operations embrace AI in the pursuit of improved visibility, transparency and efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ecommerce Growth<br><\/strong>Ecommerce growth is showing no signs of slowing. This is driving companies to find new and better ways to anticipate changes in demand and fulfill orders more quickly and accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability<br><\/strong>Although supply chain sustainability is not strictly a technical issue, it remains a high priority and strategic differentiator for many firms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLeaders must ensure seamless integration of all supply chain components to enhance efficiency and meet customer expectations to further drive innovation, reduce redundancies and deliver superior value,\u201d said Wanda Johnson, Supply Chain Technology Fellow, Deloitte Consulting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The findings of the 2025 report are based on survey responses from over 700 manufacturing and supply chain industry leaders from a wide range of industries at the end of 2024. Eighty-three percent of respondents hold executive-level positions such as CEO, Vice President, General Manager, Department Head, or Engineering Management. Participating companies range in size from small to large, with 53% reporting annual sales of more than $50 million, and 21% reporting $1 billion or more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fifty-five per cent of respondents say they are increasing their investment in supply chain tech and innovation and 60% are planning to invest over $1 million. 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