NEC Releases Report on "Survey of Challenges and Digital Utilization in Supply Chain Management"

NEC conducted a survey targeting 216 individuals, equivalent to department managers and section managers, working in supply chain-related operations within manufacturing companies with 300 or more employees. The purpose was to clarify the challenges and actual state of digital utilization in the supply chain management domain.

Towards 2030, the environment surrounding the manufacturing industry is rapidly changing, with deepening transportation capacity shortages, strengthening legal regulations, and the need to respond to decarbonization. Optimizing the supply chain is becoming a top management priority. This survey introduces practical points on how to redesign core decision-making processes such as demand forecasting and supply planning, along with detailed survey results.

Main Topics

• Environmental changes surrounding the manufacturing industry and the necessity of advanced supply chain management

• Survey results

• Challenges and countermeasures

Survey Overview

Survey Name: Survey of Challenges and Digital Utilization in Supply Chain Management

Survey Method: Internet survey

Survey Period: March 3, 2026 - March 4, 2026

Valid Responses: 216 individuals, equivalent to department managers and section managers, working in supply chain-related operations (such as demand forecasting, inventory management, production planning, procurement, purchasing, logistics) in manufacturing companies with 300 or more employees.

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NEC AI Business Strategy Division

AI Business Development Group

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