Most Firms Unprepared for Supply Chain Disruptions Despite Strategic Shifts — Institute for Supply Management

Event summary

71% of organizations now prioritize balancing cost and risk in procurement, but only 45% feel prepared for disruptions.
65% still rely on manual reporting for supply chain data, limiting responsiveness.
Cybersecurity emerged as the top risk concern among surveyed professionals.
Study based on a survey of 425 global supply chain professionals.

The big picture

The research highlights a persistent disconnect between recognizing supply chain vulnerabilities and operationalizing resilience strategies. As geopolitical and economic volatility continues, firms lagging in digital transformation and data-driven decision-making face heightened exposure to disruptions. The shift toward total cost of ownership models incorporating disruption risk signals a broader industry realignment.

What we're watching

Technology Adoption: How the pace of advanced tool implementation (predictive analytics, risk monitoring) will affect supply chain resilience.
Data Visibility: Whether organizations can close the gap between strategic intent and execution by improving real-time data access.
Cost vs. Resilience: The balance firms will strike between long-term contracts (71% reliance) and more dynamic risk-adjusted decision-making models.