GEP Outlook 2022 - Supply Chain & Procurement: Key Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Supply Chain and Procurement

In 2021, supply chain and procurement leaders learned that recovery can be fragile and systemic challenges will persist as the world adapts to a situation where the pandemic lingers on. The conditions - geopolitical, environmental, societal - under which we are entering 2022 have evolved in very fundamental ways over a few short years.

The year ahead will reward those supply chain leaders who meet change head-on, are ready to explore the new opportunities it brings, and is prepared to meet it by undertaking bold transformational initiatives, investing in digitalization, and rethinking their talent management strategies.

Macroeconomic Trends

Global Business and Macroeconomic Trends for 2022

• GDP Growth | Energy Costs | Interest Rates | Labor | Inflation

Seven Leadership Themes for 2022

• Investing Responsibly | Battling Inflation and Volatility | Is Cost the Most Critical Factor?

Regionalization of Supply Chains

• Supply Chains Will Shorten, Go Local or Hybrid to Cut Risk

Digital and Integrated Planning

• Supply Chain Planning Solutions Will Give Companies a Competitive Edge

Reimagining Talent Strategy

• Innovative Strategies Will Be Essential to Attract and Retain Talent

Conclusion

In 2021, supply chain and procurement leaders learned that recovery can be fragile and systemic challenges will persist as the world adapts to a situation where the pandemic lingers on.

The conditions - geopolitical, environmental, societal - under which we are entering 2022 have evolved in very fundamental ways over a few short years. The year ahead will reward those supply chain leaders who meet change head-on, are ready to explore the new opportunities it brings, and are prepared to meet it by undertaking bold transformational initiatives, investing in digitalization, and rethinking their talent management strategies.

The GEP Outlook 2022: Supply Chain and Procurement report, provides insights and strategies to help leaders navigate an environment of constraints and opportunities, of inflation and growth, disruptions, and digitalization. Download Now!