Manufacturers Engineer Resilience Amid Global Supply Chain Volatility

From geopolitical tensions and economic instability to climate disruptions and rapid technological change, organizations are rethinking how they design, operate, and future-proof their supply chains.

The latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute explores how organizations are embracing the new-gen supply chain – one that is agile, sustainable, and powered by AI.

Key takeaways:

• 70% of executives rank new-gen supply chain among the Top 3 tech trends for 2025, while transformation progress has grown from 54% in 2022 to 72% in 2025.
• 67% of executives believe agentic AI will boost productivity, and 58% say it will transform supply chain frameworks.
• 76% of organizations have a comprehensive supply chain sustainability strategy, and over three-quarters agree that sustainable practices reduce costs and deliver long-term business value.
• Cybersecurity and tariff sensitivity are rising concerns, leading organizations to invest in real-time threat monitoring, supplier diversification, and tariff mitigation strategies to protect operations and margins.