2026 State of Supply Chain Resilience Report
82% of manufacturing leaders are concerned about supply chain disruption over the next 12 months
Download The State of Supply Chain Resilience 2026 to learn how manufacturers are preparing for tariffs, transportation challenges, geopolitical instability, material shortages, and other interconnected risks.
Based on research with senior manufacturing professionals across 12 countries, the report examines how organizations are strengthening continuity through inventory, supplier diversification, regional sourcing, forecasting, visibility, and qualified alternative sources.
Supply chain resilience has become a strategic business priority
94% of respondents say supply chain resilience is a higher business priority than it was five years ago. Even as 80% rate their organization’s resilience at 7 out of 10 or higher, concern about future disruption remains widespread.
The report explores how manufacturers are building the flexibility and qualified sourcing options needed to maintain continuity as conditions change.
Inside the report, you’ll discover:
- The supply chain risks manufacturers expect to have the greatest impact over the next 12 months
- How organizations are balancing inventory protection with longer-term adaptability
- Where manufacturers are investing to strengthen forecasting, visibility, and sourcing flexibility
- Why supplier diversification depends on technically evaluated and qualified alternative sources
- The operational, technical, and decision-making capabilities manufacturers increasingly value from supply chain partners
How analytics and AI may support earlier risk identification and better-informed sourcing decisions
What manufacturers are prioritizing
62% identify tariffs and trade policy as a leading supply chain risk.
64% are increasing inventory levels to strengthen resilience.
54% are diversifying suppliers.
48% are expanding nearshore or regional sourcing.
68% identify inventory management as a highly valued supply chain partner capability.
66% value greater visibility into inventory and orders.
About the research
The State of Supply Chain Resilience 2026 is based on responses from 50 senior manufacturing professionals in the United States and 11 additional countries. Respondents work across operations, supply chain, procurement, and engineering, with 90% serving as final purchasing decision-makers or significantly influencing supplier selection and sourcing strategy.
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See how manufacturing leaders are responding to today’s risk landscape and what their priorities may mean for your supply chain strategy.