A new report by DP World and Supply Chain Dive’s studioID, Supply Chains Prepping for a Greener, More Agile Future, explores the seismic shift in supply chain priorities. As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns take center stage, organizations are aligning their operations with sustainability goals while enhancing agility.
This survey-driven report, which polled nearly 160 leaders across supply chain, logistics, operations, and technology sectors, reveals the growing significance of ESG principles, now ranked alongside supply variability and agility as top industry challenges.
Discover Key Takeaways on Supply Chain Sustainability
This insightful industry report provides a detailed analysis of how companies are reshuffling their priorities and investment strategies.
Top Industry Challenges: Supply chain leaders cite demand and supply variability (41%) and the need for greater agility (34%) as critical pain points, with ESG concerns (28%) becoming a major priority.
Confidence in ESG Investments: 90% of respondents have increased their focus on sustainability, with anticipated outcomes like reducing carbon emissions, lowering costs, and boosting efficiency.
Supply Chain Optimization: Leading strategies include reducing transportation distances and adopting fuel-efficient practices to meet ESG targets.
Vendor Selection Shift: ESG credentials now play a pivotal role in vendor relationships, with 84% of executives prioritizing partners with strong decarbonization and sustainability capabilities.
