Supply Chain Management In The Lingerie Industry Statistics

50% of consumers expect delivery within 2 days (faster fulfillment expectations driving supply chain design) [1]

35% of consumers abandoned an online purchase due to delivery delays [2]

52% of consumers prefer retailers with easy returns and reliable delivery [3]

45% of companies improved OTIF (on-time in-full) through better supplier collaboration [4]

59% of companies track OTIF KPIs across suppliers [5]

36% of brands say traceability is required by customers [6]

40% of consumers are willing to pay for same-day delivery [7]

26% of companies don’t have a formal returns prevention (fit/size) process [8]

45% of companies have experienced supplier quality escapes resulting in consumer complaints [9]

26% of companies report they don’t monitor supplier OTIF [10]

72% of organizations say data silos prevent end-to-end visibility in supply chains [11]

43% of respondents say they lack real-time inventory visibility across channels [12]

48% of retailers track supplier compliance data using spreadsheets rather than dedicated systems [13]

55% of organizations are implementing AI or advanced analytics for demand planning [14]

71% of companies use barcode/RFID at least in part of their supply chain [15]

57% of executives say they do not have end-to-end traceability for materials [16]

68% of companies use ERP systems to manage inventory and purchasing [17]

24% of companies use blockchain for supply chain traceability (pilot or active) [18]

21% of companies say they lack supplier lead time data [19]

47% of supply chain organizations say they have limited visibility into tier-2 suppliers [20]

23% of companies report that they use RFID for receiving (not only assets) [21]

52% of retailers say they need better master data management for item/SKU accuracy [22]

34% of organizations say product data quality is a major cause of supply chain errors [23]

29% of organizations say their ERP and logistics systems are not integrated [24]

36% of supply chain leaders want to improve planning with more accurate product lifecycle data [25]

21% of companies have implemented anti-counterfeiting serialization (partial/full) [26]

29% of organizations say they lack supplier traceability for raw materials [27]

24% of supply chain managers say their biggest issue is order management integration [28]

41% of respondents say supply chain planning is hindered by inaccurate item master data [29]

52% of firms say they use centralized inventory visibility tools (partially) [30]

30% of companies are using digital twins for logistics network planning (pilot) [31]

53% of organizations measure lead time at the supplier/item level [32]

37% of firms report that they lack a single forecast source of truth [33]

28% of companies have implemented electronic data interchange (EDI) with suppliers [34]

42% of companies say API-based integration improves order/inventory synchronization [35]

61% of supply chain leaders say supply chain disruptions increased in 2023 [36]

58% of organizations cite longer lead times as a supply chain challenge [37]

27% of procurement teams report disruptions caused by supplier financial instability [38]

36% of organizations lack supplier risk monitoring tools [39]

38% of retailers say their supply chain is not flexible enough to respond to demand changes [40]

48% of logistics firms say customs clearance delays are a top international risk [41]

41% of global supply chains are affected by port congestion at least monthly [42]

16% of organizations say cybersecurity incidents impacted supply chain systems [43]

58% of supply chain leaders are prioritizing nearshoring/offshoring strategy changes [44]

23% of companies plan to shift sourcing to the Americas/Europe due to risk [45]

17% of shipments incur demurrage/detention fees (where applicable) [46]

29% of respondents say they lack contingency plans for supplier disruptions [47]

42% of organizations use dual sourcing for critical components [48]

33% of companies have suppliers in more than one country/region for key items [49]

62% of organizations say they need better supplier risk scoring [50]

31% of companies say they have limited ability to re-plan production quickly [51]

27% of brands say lead times for fabric and trims are highly volatile [52]

33% of companies say compliance documentation delays affect shipment clearance [53]

25% of companies say they face customs classification problems causing delays and cost [54]

36% of organizations say counterfeit risk exists in the supply chain for consumer goods [55]

33% of companies report that improved supplier compliance reduces order holds [56]

18% of companies say procurement lead times are longer than they expected [57]

46% of apparel supply chain respondents said production planning is impacted by supplier lead-time variability [58]

39% of firms report delays in product changeovers affecting inbound shipments [59]

47% of companies report inadequate warehouse performance as a barrier to fulfillment speed [60]

34% of retailers experienced inventory stockouts due to planning issues in 2023 [61]

25% of companies use multi-echelon inventory optimization [62]

60% of organizations have implemented or are implementing warehouse automation [63]

44% of retailers say returns reduce supply chain efficiency significantly [64]

39% of companies report that inventory carrying costs increased in the past year [65]

52% of organizations use safety stock policies (basic) [66]

32% of retailers use micro-fulfillment/lockers for some urban orders [67]

26% of companies say their inventory accuracy is below 95% [68]

61% of businesses use cycle counting to improve inventory accuracy [69]

30% of companies say they struggle to balance inventory across channels [70]

37% of retailers experience “phantom inventory” issues [71]

31% of e-commerce returns require inspection/rework before restocking [72]

54% of retailers say returns create additional warehousing demand [73]

27% of organizations use consignment inventory for selected products [74]

33% of retailers say they carry more safety stock due to volatility [75]

41% of firms say safety stock levels are not regularly reviewed [76]

28% of companies have implemented automated replenishment triggers [77]

31% of firms report stockouts caused by assortment complexity [78]

18% of companies report a shortage of qualified logistics staff [79]

33% of companies say labor shortages affect warehouse output [80]

19% of companies rely on manual processes for replenishment [81]

33% of companies say their supplier quality issues are driven by process variability [82]

44% of organizations have experienced stock discrepancies due to receiving/shipping process errors [83]

46% of executives say they measure supplier performance at least quarterly [84]

21% of companies say they have inadequate supplier onboarding processes [85]

39% of organizations say they lack staff training on supply chain risk management [86]

19% of companies say they still use spreadsheets for inventory allocation [87]

45% of supply chain managers say they need stronger SOP governance for inventory and service levels [88]

24% of companies say it takes more than 2 weeks to set up new product supply parameters [89]

18% of organizations say they lack planning resources/capability for S&OP [90]

49% of organizations invest in cross-functional planning teams [91]

63% of companies say they use collaborative planning/forecasting with suppliers [92]

30% of respondents cite poor demand forecasting as a cause of excess inventory [93]

29% of respondents say inventory is not aligned to promotions [94]

37% of companies report that forecast errors lead to markdowns [95]

46% of supply chain leaders say they improved lead times through better planning and scheduling [96]

53% of organizations perform demand sensing to reduce forecast bias [97]

31% of firms report using collaborative forecasting (Sales & Operations Planning) [98]

26% of companies say their biggest forecasting challenge is promotional variability [99]

48% of companies have not integrated supplier catalogs with their procurement systems [100]

25% of companies use dynamic pricing/safety stock based on predicted demand variability [101]

54% of firms say they use scenario planning for supply constraints [102]

55% of companies say improving supplier collaboration is a top initiative [103]

28% of organizations run S&OP meetings less than monthly [104]

40% of retailers have had a seasonality planning mismatch that caused excess inventory [105]

50% of companies have implemented demand forecasting at SKU/store level [106]

24% of companies use AI for replenishment decisions [107]

34% of firms say they use near-term capacity planning to avoid stockouts [108]

58% of companies say they collaborate with suppliers on inventory visibility [109]

22% of companies report supplier-managed inventory (SMI) programs in place [110]

29% of companies say they have insufficient SKU rationalization data [111]

46% of apparel brands reduce SKUs seasonally to reduce inventory risk (data point) [112]

33% of organizations report that improving forecasting reduces excess inventory [113]

21% of firms report excess inventory write-offs due to inaccurate demand forecasts [114]

55% of companies say they use sell-through data to update demand forecasts [115]

30% of companies use weather signals to forecast demand fluctuations [116]

76% of supply chain leaders believe sustainability requirements will materially affect their operations [117]

40% of apparel companies’ emissions occur in the supply chain [118]

23% of manufacturers experienced forced changes due to sustainability compliance demands [119]

28% of companies have not assessed ESG risk in their supply chain [120]

66% of apparel brands report they require social compliance from suppliers [121]

14% of companies have completed full supplier due diligence audits in the last year [122]

27% of companies report using digital product passports (pilot/partial) [123]

38% of procurement teams report contract compliance tracking gaps [124]

15% of companies have had a supply chain forced audit due to regulatory actions [125]

48% of firms use supplier scorecards to monitor sustainability performance [126]

17% of apparel companies report higher costs from compliance/regulatory changes [127]

63% of apparel brands report customer demand for sustainable materials [128]

26% of companies have reduced packaging waste through supply chain changes [129]

35% of organizations say carbon reporting requirements affect procurement decisions [130]

44% of firms report using renewable energy credits/targets affecting logistics planning [131]

30% of companies are adopting emissions calculation tools for logistics (scope 3) [132]

22% of companies say they are not able to provide environmental compliance proofs on request [133]

46% of organizations track social compliance audit results across suppliers [134]

19% of companies have experienced supplier labor noncompliance incidents affecting orders [135]

33% of companies use third-party audits for supplier compliance [136]

28% of organizations use remediation plans for supplier nonconformance [137]

52% of retailers state that traceability affects their ability to sell internationally [138]

27% of companies use KPIs for sustainability procurement performance [139]

44% of organizations set supplier sustainability targets [140]

32% of companies conduct supplier site assessments for labor rights [141]

20% of companies say they have insufficient supplier disclosure for chemical management [142]

36% of apparel supply chain stakeholders cite chemical compliance as a key procurement constraint [143]

25% of brands report needing better documentation for due diligence compliance (general) [144]

39% of organizations say they use supplier scorecards that include human rights [145]

23% of firms say they struggle to map their supply chains to required due diligence scope [146]

64% of supply chain organizations use a TMS (transportation management system) to manage shipments [147]

39% of retailers say they don’t optimize routes well, raising shipping cost [148]

41% of companies expect transportation costs to increase in the next 12 months [149]

20% of orders experience delivery date changes due to carrier capacity [150]

22% of shipments are delivered late in some markets [151]

30% of companies plan to increase sourcing from Asia Pacific regional hubs [152]

65% of firms say transportation is a top cost driver in retail supply chains [153]

28% of companies have implemented route optimization to reduce costs [154]

42% of retailers say they use third-party logistics providers (3PLs) for some/all distribution [155]

54% of apparel-related businesses outsource at least part of logistics [156]

38% of firms experience freight cost volatility driven by fuel prices [157]

27% of organizations use multimodal transportation to reduce risk/cost [158]

40% of logistics companies say last-mile delivery capacity is constrained during peak periods [159]