At a time of extreme disruption, help future-proof your supply chain with KPMG
Today’s supply chains are under enormous stress. Our industry has seen major impact from the pandemic, port crises, severe weather events, and supply and labor shortages—all adding to shipping delays.
Decision makers are turning away from manual processes and embracing analytics and AI-driven approaches. The next generation of supply chains are set to harness the power of automation to analyze and synthesize large amounts of data, perform repetitive tasks, learn and make recommendations—all while humans oversee and manage the supply chain and make key decisions.
Enhancing visibility and collaboration to mitigate risks and disruptions, including strategies like nearshoring to address vulnerabilities, along with the use of advanced analytics, scenario modeling and data to better understand and predict risks and events
Making informed, data-driven decisions amidst supply limitations, emphasizing the need for agility and adaptability
Emphasizing supply chain transparency and traceability as pivotal factors in meeting ESG objectives and regulations
Leveraging AI to enhance supply chain agility, enabling quick adaption to market changes while driving cost efficiencies and performance improvements
Creating a workforce culture that is human-centric, yet empowered by digital tools for efficient labor allocation and skill utilization, redefining the structure, processes and enablement of the end to end
Harnessing technology to improve operational workflows, enhance visibility and provide real-time information for better decision-making and transparency
The KPMG Global Operations Centre of Excellence has compiled a list of the key trends supply chain leaders should watch for in the coming year—from GenAI and adopting a low-touch planning approach to planning for the electric future.
With digital opportunities sweeping the supply chain landscape, readiness and line of sight will be paramount to success
Read moreBased on our successes with companies in a variety of industries, we’ve identified three core capabilities that are key to managing supply chains through uncertainty and ensuring their long-term viability.
See it
Gain visibility across the end-to-end supply chain. See what your customers need, what they’re consuming now, and what your suppliers are producing. Foresee potential problems and maximize every opportunity.
KPMG helps you
Analyze it
Leverage data to drive better and more profitable decisions. Understand the cost of complexity and the true cost to serve. Employ machine learning to identify anomalies and to avoid potential problems.
KPMG helps you
Plan it
Drive improved supply chain planning with faster cross-functional decision making. Improve the quality of the demand signal by leveraging external signals. Ensure alignment across the extended supply chain. Optimize inventory, capacity, logistics and network strategies.
KPMG helps you
The KPMG approach
Our comprehensive solutions are driven by advanced technology from industry-leading companies like:
At KPMG, we always strive to bring our best to clients. That’s why we join forces with leading technology providers that complement the deep experience, diverse perspectives, and specialized industry knowledge of our multidisciplinary model. Strategic alliances enhance our integrated capabilities and help clients seize more value from strategy and technology investments.
It’s always satisfying when the marketplace cites your contributions to client success. KPMG was recently named #1 for quality AI advice and implementation in the US by Source; one of America’s best management consulting firms by Forbes; and a leader in the IDC Marketscape: Worldwide Operations Improvement Consulting Services 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment.
1Source, Perceptions of Consulting in the US, 2024;
2Forbes Media LLC, 2024;
3IDC US50494723, December 2023
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What sets apart good from great supply chain leaders? It's their ability to identify not only broad but also deeper opportunities for enhanced visibility and better decision-making.
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Let KPMG help you build a better, more predictable future with a purpose-built supply chain. With our extensive industry experience, functional knowledge and technology enablers, we can help you accelerate your supply chain transformation to foster long-term growth and success.
