79% of Supply Chain Leaders Prioritize Execution Over Planning as Real-Time Action Gains Strategic Edge — Infios

Event summary

79% of U.S. supply chain leaders now view fast, dynamic execution as their primary competitive advantage over planning or visibility.
59% of organizations plan to increase spending on supply chain execution solutions in the next 12 months despite economic headwinds.
Only 6% of respondents use analytics/AI for automated, prescriptive responses during disruptions; 51% react manually as events occur.
Just 23% have implemented AI in select workflows across supply chain execution, with 41% still in pilot stages.

The big picture

The shift toward prioritizing execution over planning reflects broader industry recognition that supply chain resilience and agility are key differentiators in volatile markets. Infios' research underscores the strategic imperative for real-time, AI-driven decision-making as traditional visibility tools prove insufficient. With Körber and KKR backing, Infios is positioned to capitalize on this trend through its intelligent execution solutions.

What we're watching

Execution Gap: Whether organizations can bridge the gap between recognizing execution as critical and implementing real-time, AI-driven decision-making.
AI Adoption: The pace at which supply chains move from pilot-stage AI implementations to full-scale intelligent automation across workflows.
Strategic Investment: How sustained investment in execution solutions will impact competitive positioning as economic volatility persists.