Report: 55% of Supply Chain Firms to Increase Tech Spending

A new report from MHI and Deloitte shows that 55% of supply chain leaders are increasing their investment in technology and innovation, with 60% planning to spend over $1 million in the coming years. The 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report, The Digital Supply Chain Ecosystem: Orchestrating End-to-End Solutions, outlines how companies prioritize digital tools to improve efficiency, visibility, and resilience.

“These are exciting times for the supply chain industry as we see the orchestration of technology and talent coming to the forefront,” said John Paxton, CEO of MHI. “The future of supply chains will center around striking the right combination of human talent and technology to enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability.”

Key Tech Investments on the Rise Companies are investing in a wide range of technologies to enhance operations, with AI, cloud computing, and robotics leading the way. The report predicts the adoption of these technologies will rise significantly in the next five years:

Inventory and Network Optimization – 92% Cloud Computing and Storage – 91% Sensors and Automatic Identification – 88% Predictive Analytics – 87% Robotics and Automation – 83% Artificial Intelligence (AI) – 82% Internet of Things (IoT) – 77% Wearable and Mobile Technology – 72% Autonomous Vehicles and Drones – 64% 3D Printing – 57% Blockchain – 54% AI Adoption Expected to Nearly Triple Artificial intelligence is set to play an even larger role in supply chain operations. Currently, 28% of companies use AI, but another 54% plan to implement it within the next five years, bringing total adoption to 82% by 2029.

“AI is already making a difference in areas like inventory management, demand planning, and logistics,” said Paxton. “As the promise of agentic AI grows, high-quality data will be essential to drive efficiency and agility.”

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