63% of Retailers Are Struggling with Late Deliveries—And It's Getting Worse

The Hidden Crisis Costing Your Supply Chain Millions

In today's volatile economy, supply chain professionals are facing unprecedented challenges. Our exclusive research reveals three critical pain points that could be destroying your bottom line right now.

What we discovered

Supplier delays are epidemic: 63% of retailers are dealing with late deliveries that disrupt inventory planning and hit profits hard.

Quality is collapsing: 47% of food and beverage suppliers admit they're struggling to maintain consistent quality during tough economic times. 

Compliance costs are skyrocketing: Violations jumped 27% in 2024, with penalties becoming more severe—just when budgets are tightest.

But here's the surprising part: 78% of supply chain professionals who use recognised sustainability frameworks are satisfied with their supplier collaboration. 

Inside this exclusive report, you'll discover: 

The real reasons 40% of suppliers fail to adopt recognised sustainability frameworks—and how to fix it
Proven strategies that 84% of successful companies use to score suppliers on sustainability and ethical standards
Four strategic recommendations that turn compliance from a cost centre into a competitive advantage
Actionable insights from 50 senior executives across North America's leading retail organisations

The hidden costs of poor supplier reporting—and how to eliminate them

Why supply chain leaders are calling this "essential reading"

This isn't another compliance checklist. It's a strategic roadmap based on real data from companies with revenues between £200M and £8B who've cracked the code on sustainable supply chains. 

Whether you're dealing with supplier delays, quality issues, or spiralling compliance costs, this report gives you the insights and solutions you need to turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. 

Download your free copy now and discover how leading retailers are transforming their supplier relationships while reducing costs and risks.

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About this research

Based on interviews with 50 supply chain and procurement executives from major North American retailers, this comprehensive study reveals current practices, perceptions, and challenges around supplier ethical sourcing reporting.