This statistic displays the biggest challenges reported by supply chain executives in 2017 and 2018. During the 2018 survey, 19.7 percent of respondents reported that their biggest challenge in 2018 was fluctuating consumer demand.
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This statistic displays the biggest challenges reported by supply chain executives in 2017 and 2018. During the 2018 survey, 19.7 percent of respondents reported that their biggest challenge in 2018 was fluctuating consumer demand.
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| 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory management | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Available talent | 14.5% | 9.2% |
| Coordinating operations across multiple sales channels | 14.5% | 11.8% |
| Fluctuating consumer demand | 13.3% | 19.7% |
| Visibility | 12% | 21.1% |
| Risk allocation* | 7.2% | - |
| Keeping pace with technology | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| Data management | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Data governance* | 3.6% | - |
| Manufacturing | 3.6% | 4% |
| Sourcing | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Ensuring an ethical supply chain | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Other** | - | 2.6% |
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