1、The Future-Ready Supply Chain4 paths to prepare for whats next in 2025 and beyondChief supply chain officers(CSCOs)must tackle major hurdles to secure future success:AI leaps,stricter ESG rules,geopolitical shifts,data control and talent shortages.To be ready for these challenges,CSCOs consider five

2、 supply chain characteristics as key to delivering business value through 2030:agility,resilience,strategic alignment,regionalization and ecosystem collaboration.To develop these characteristics,CSCOs must make intentional investments in capability sets related to technology,sustainability,talent an

3、d the business model.Doing so makes a huge impact on customer satisfaction;revenue and growth;on time,in full(OTIF)performance;return on capital investment;and talent retention.But urgent,short-term issues often distract CSCOs from preparing the supply chain to effectively meet future challenges and

4、 opportunities.Fewer than one in five supply chain organizations fully incorporate scenario planning into supply chain strategy,and of those that do,less than one-third have earned their CEOs recognition for aligning the supply chain strategy with the overall business strategy.This report helps CSCO

5、s prioritize the capabilities that will empower the future supply chain.It outlines four distinct paths to long-term success Design,Decision,Deferment and Durability and provides decision criteria to identify the right path for your business.Gartner clients can access the research in its entirety,ca

6、se studies from industry leaders and supporting tools from .Follow Us on LinkedIn Sign Up for Our Newsletter Become a ClientThe Future-Ready Supply Chain2Introduction3The Design PathEmphasizing business model innovation to reduce unnecessary complexityThe design path is characterized by an above-ave