Faced with volatile demand, shortages and geopolitical crises, buyers are prioritising cost reduction over the sustainability of their supply chains.
According to Agile Buyer, 77% of the managers questioned said that in 2024 cost reduction would be their primary objective.
Nevertheless, Novethic highlights the growing awareness that a more resilient sourcing model requires (among others) diversification and risk mapping!
Always from Agile Buyer analysis, 78% of buyers will have sustainability or CSR objectives by 2024.
Will the new regulations (EUDR, CSRD, CSDD…) accelerate the shift from “short-term priorities (cost reduction, optimisation)” to “medium-term priorities (security, resilience)”?
Entreprises : les achats responsables mis à l’épreuve par la crise économique et géopolitique – Novethic
Avec l’inflation et les crises du commerce mondial, la durabilité des chaînes d’approvisionnement passe au second plan, derrière l’optimisation des coûts notamment. C’est ce que montrent plusieurs enquêtes récentes sur le sujet.
