This checklist explores supply chain threats and priorities for retailers and other firms. Rising transportation costs constituted the main supply chain problem.
SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION IS CITED AS THE #1 RISK TO BUSINESS
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TOP SUPPLY CHAIN THREATS
Rising transportation costs/ 52%
Supplier risk or delays /38%
Supply shortages /37%
Higher customer expectations /34%
TOP SUPPLY CHAIN PRIORITIES FOR RETAILERS IN 2022
Accurate demand and inventory management/ 24%
Increased customer delivery service/ 21%
 Working capital optimization/ 15%
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RETAILERS THAT ANTICIPATE SOURCING THE MAJORITY OF THEIR PRODUCTS
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FROM THE UNITED STATES IN 2022 BY REVENUE
$500 million and under/ 65%
$501 million to $999 million/ 33%
$1 billion+/ 33%
Globalization has been a defining economic and political force of the past few decades, with many retailers relying on products from factories overseas. But this year, almost half (46%) of retail CFOs say they plan to source the majority of their products from the United States in 2022, with smaller retailers most likely to say so.