A majority of businesses are fundamentally restructuring their supply chains to counter rising tariffs, demand volatility, and supply disruptions, according to a survey by supply chain management technology provider Relex. The company says its second annual State of Supply Chain report  finds companies doubling down on supply chain resilience, automation, and supplier diversification to counter rising trade complexities.

“Companies are broadening supplier networks, moving sourcing closer to home, and accelerating automation to navigate economic uncertainty,” Relex said in a February 11 statement. “The report… finds that 60% of companies aren’t just investing in technology — they’re fundamentally restructuring their supply chains to stay ahead of economic uncertainty.”

Other findings of the survey, which gathered opinions from 579 retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and wholesale professionals across seven countries, include that 52% cite demand swings as their biggest challenge, 50% are expanding supplier networks to mitigate economic and geopolitical risks and 47% say trade and tariff instability is a growing threat.

The survey was conducted by Researchscape in January 2025. 

Relex said the full version of its State of Supply Chain 2025: Retail and CPG Dynamics report, will be released in March.