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Leaner, Smarter, Faster and More Connected

Supply Chains Evolve to Meet Rising Volatility and Cost Pressures

Produced in partnership with CargoWise

Global supply chains are at a pivotal crossroads. Shifting trade policies, rising geopolitical tensions, and increasing customer expectations for visibility, speed, and control are reshaping the landscape.

Responding effectively to this complex environment requires new strategies, smarter investments, and decisive action.

To support your decision-making, Reuters Events presents this new whitepaper: Leaner, Smarter, Faster and More Connected: Supply Chains Evolve to Meet Rising Volatility and Cost Pressures.

Built on insights from over 450 logistics and supply chain professionals, this report delivers critical, data-driven perspectives to help guide your strategy in an increasingly uncertain market.

Key Insights

• 74% of respondents identified political tensions as the leading threat to supply chains, with 71% of North American participants citing trade policy as a major concern
• 67% of executives ranked cost reduction as their top priority, surpassing resilience and sustainability initiatives
• 71% reported digital transformation as a top organizational need, with only 3% expecting IT budgets to decrease in 2026

Despite these challenges, fewer than 5% of participants believe their organizations are fully prepared to manage the full scope of risks ahead.

As pressure builds across the supply chain, the question becomes clear: where will your organization feel it most—and how will you respond?

Contact

Abigail Blackwell
Global Project Director, Supply Chain
Reuters Events
abigail.blackwell@thomsonreuters.com