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Agility and resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Economic, regulatory and technological environments are evolving rapidly. Supply Chain functions must develop agile processes to adapt quickly to change and ensure organisational resilience. The ability to anticipate and manage supply chain disruptions is crucial <\/strong>to maintain operational continuity and support the company\u2019s strategic objectives. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for agility and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of Alth\u00e9a\u2019s clients have had to rapidly adjust their supply chains to cope with sudden disruptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Around 67% of Supply Chain departments are seeking to improve their resilience to disruptions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digitalisation and technological innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digitalisation and technological innovation<\/a>, including automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, are central to the transformation. These technologies optimise processes, improve operational efficiency and provide predictive analytics for better decision-making. The adoption of AI-powered supply chain management platforms has enabled some of our clients to reduce lead times and improve demand forecast accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 2027, 70% of supply chain processes will be digitalised.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into supply chain strategies has become a priority. Supply Chain departments must comply with sustainability regulations and use these criteria to improve the company\u2019s overall performance. A major retail company, an Alth\u00e9a client for several years, implemented a CO\u2082 emissions reduction programme across its supply chain, strengthening its brand image and meeting consumer expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around 73% of Supply Chain departments are committed to decarbonization initiatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Risk management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Risk management is crucial for Supply Chain departments. This includes diversifying sourcing strategies, supplier risk management and business continuity plans to ensure resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A long-standing Alth\u00e9a client in the technology sector diversified its suppliers to reduce dependence on a single country and mitigate geopolitical risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 78% of Supply Chain departments identify risk management as a key priority.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collaboration and strategic partnerships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Supply Chain departments must develop strategic partnerships with suppliers and other stakeholders to enhance collaboration and innovation. This helps create more robust and responsive supply chains. One client, an automotive company, worked with its suppliers to develop more sustainable new materials and reduce production costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around 85% of Supply Chain departments consider strategic collaboration a key success factor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AI and digitalisation as Transformation Enablers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Artificial intelligence and digitalisation will play a central role in transforming Supply Chain departments. AI helps optimise processes, improve forecast accuracy and manage risks proactively. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Integrating ESG criteria into supply chain strategies is both a regulatory requirement and a strategic opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Strategic collaboration as a key success factor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Strategic collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders is essential to create robust and responsive supply chains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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of supply chain processes will be digitalized by 2027.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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This figure highlights the growing importance of digitalization for Supply Chain functions. Digital transformation is essential to improve efficiency, forecast accuracy, and responsiveness to market changes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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of Supply Chain functions are committed to decarbonization initiatives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Sustainability and corporate social responsibility have become key priorities. This strong commitment to carbon footprint reduction initiatives reflects companies\u2019 willingness to meet environmental and societal expectations while improving overall performance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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