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AI, ESG and geopolitics top supply chain influences in new Gartner survey


A survey of 579 supply chain practitioners across industry and geography has identified the top 10 drivers of future supply chain success but found only 29% of respondents had sufficiently developed three of the top five competitive drivers needed for future readiness.

“Leaders shared a commitment to preparation through long-term, deliberate strategies, while non-leaders were more often focused on short-term priorities,” said Pierfrancesco Manenti, VP analyst in Gartner’s Supply Chain practice.

Through the survey, taken from July 31 to Oct. 1, 2024, Gartner identified the following competitive characteristics: Agility; Resilience; Regionalization; Integrated ecosystems; and Integrated enterprise strategy. 

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