新一代供应链：连接链接以实现共同目标

Connecting the links to reach common goals Table of contents Executive summary Within the industry and engineering domain,around seven out of 10 (70%) executives identifynew-generation (new-gen) supply chain asamong the top three tech trends for 2025.1We characterize new-gen supply chain as agile,sustainable, and AI-powered. Organizationsrecognized the acute need for these qualitiesduring the COVID-19 pandemic and – amidongoing geopolitical unrest, economic uncertainty, unpredictable climatic variation, andfast-paced technological advancement – they arestarting to do so again. Over the past three years, organizations havemade significant progress on supply chaintransformation, from 54% in 2022 to 72% in 2025.Further, a solid 68% have established a clear visionand objectives for their supply chain (only 35% haddone so in 2022). 70% Within this intelligent end-to-end ecosystem,resilience and sustainabilityhave become muchmore important. Managing resilience includesrisk management, supplier diversification, andcost optimizations in the current VUCA (volatile,uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world. of executives identify new-generation(new-gen) supply chain as among the topthree tech trends for 2025. Supply chain resilience is a strategic imperative.Organizations must proactively prepare for Executive summary •In atariff-sensitive global economy, monitoringcomponents, even at Tier 2/3 levels, is essential.Key strategies include supplier and manufacturingdiversification, product redesign using lower-tariffcomponents or materials, and use of free-tradeagreements (FTAs) and foreign-trade zones (FTZs)to reduce duties. Rising cyber threats demandreal-time threat monitoring, expert cybersecuritypartnerships, and standardized protocols acrossall tiers. disruptions, adapt swiftly to change, and ensureoperational continuity. They should do this byconducting market research to gain a betterunderstanding of consumers, regulations, andbarriers; defining a clear access strategy; andadapting continuously through scenario planningand innovation. They should also look to partnerwith third-party logistics (3PL) providers forflexibility and cost efficiency; use multimodaltransport to boost adaptability and accountability;replace high-risk materials with sustainablealternatives; and redesign products with modularcomponents for flexibility and recyclability. things (IoT), digital twins, supply chain towers, AI,and predictive analytics play a significant role inmonitoring various risks in real time. •Diversify suppliers, materials, and geographiesto reduce risk. Use multi-sourcing, regionalsourcing, and visibility into Tier 2/3 suppliers.Explore alternatives for critical materials andbuild strategic supplier partnerships for bettercollaboration and risk control. •Drivingcost efficiencyis paramount. At leastsix out of 10 executives already believe supplychain costs will continue to rise but 61% stillagree that their organizations have effectivelylowered supply chain operational cost. Processautomation through AI, robotics and digital twins,better route planning, more accurate demandforecasting, enhanced inventory management,and optimizing the product mix, are some of thefavored initiatives. 76% Risk managementis an integral step in buildingan agile supply chain, and over three-quarters(76%) of executives in the survey agree thattheir organizations are currently focusing onthis aspect. But when it comes to monitoringindividual risks, the picture is less rosy. To improveit, technological solutions such as internet of of executives agree that theirorganizations are currently focusingon risk management. Executive summary 61% cost efficiency, and sustainability. Nearly onein 10 organizations have already implementedmulti-agent systems or are using AI agents.Nevertheless, to integrate AI effectively intosupply chain processes, oversight from suitablytrained human operatives will be vital, coupledwith integration with the existing informationsystems to collect data and automate actions. Workforce transformation through upskilling ontechnology- and sustainability-related skillsetsensures that employees are well-equipped tohandle supply chain transformation. Cross-functional communication and collaboration,internal as well as external, will ensureaccountability and transparency throughout thevalue chain, and go a long way toward buildingan agile, sustainable, and AI-powered new-gensupply chain. agree that their organizationshave effectively lowered supplychain operational cost Over three-quarters (76%) of executives agreethat adoption of sustainable practices drives costefficiencies, and 71% believe the business value ofsustainability initiatives outweighs the associatedcosts. A further 76% have a comprehensivesupply chain sustainability strategy. Climatetech solutions can enhance traceability andtransparency. Incorporating sustainability as acriterion for vendor selection will be important forregulating Scope 3 emi