Supply chain changes in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak worldwide 2020

Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 10, 2024
As of 2020, 64 percent of retailers worldwide adapted their supply chain for e-commerce as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 28 percent of retailers reported having to deal with shortages and out-of-stocks.

Supply chain changes faced by retailers due to the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide in 2020

CharacteristicShare of retailers
Adapting supply chain for e-commerce 64%
Re-negotiated contracts 56%
Alternative sourcing options 28%
Shortages and out-of-stocks 28%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of retailers64%64%56%56%28%28%28%28%Adapting supply chain for e-commerceRe-negotiated contractsAlternative sourcing optionsShortages and out-of-stocks
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Release date

April 2020

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2020

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Survey of CEOs and senior retail leaders from around the world, focusing on apparel, footwear and durable goods, and excluding those in food, beverages and petroleum.
The source did not provide information about sample size.

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