The big picture for supply chains in 2025

21 November

The big picture for supply chains in 2025

Market volatility will continue to challenge supply chain management in 2025. This will be driven by numerous factors, including the severe impacts of weather-related hazards and sea level rise and potential increases in inflation in tariff-applying countries if protectionism accelerates. Strategic site selection and sourcing decisions will be more important than ever.

The 2025 outlook report from S&P Global Market Intelligence contains insights on rising costs associated with energy transition plans, investments being made in diversification and automation to improve supply chain agility, and threats to US ports if actions are not taken to modernise.