The Gartner Supply Chain Podcast Supply Chain’s Year Ahead: CSCO Priorities for 2025
Nov 8, 2024
Wade McDaniel, a Gartner Vice President and supply chain veteran, shares insights on Chief Supply Chain Officers' (CSCOs) evolving priorities for 2025. The discussion highlights a wave of optimism among CSCOs, driven by clearer strategies and positive economic trends. They explore how inflation and post-pandemic changes are steering focus towards cost control, digital strategies, and talent recruitment. Wade also dives into the cautious optimism surrounding generative AI’s potential impact, alongside actionable recommendations for achieving commercial growth while managing disruptions.
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CSCO Outlook and Optimism
- CSCOs have a clearer outlook for the next 12-18 months compared to previous years.
- Their optimism for 2025 is notably high at 87%, possibly even overly optimistic.
Factors Influencing CSCO Optimism
- Lower interest rates, lower inflation, and fewer disruptions contribute to CSCO optimism.
- However, easing demand may present new challenges in 2025.
Shifting CSCO Focus
- CSCOs shift focus towards cost control and commercial growth in a lower-demand environment.
- Disruption management remains a concern, although the specific nature of future disruptions is uncertain.