Gartner unveils 2023 Global Supply Chain Top 25

Gartner, Inc. has recently published the results of its annual Global Supply Chain Top 25, featuring leading organisations in the supply chain industry and highlighting emerging trends and best practices. 

“The leading companies on our list are notable for pursuing new avenues of growth at a time when disruptions remain a near constant threat,” said Gartner Supply Chain Practice Vice President Team Manager Mike Griswold. 

“The best supply chain organisations are embracing the moment by both pursuing growth, while also evolving more sophisticated risk management approaches.” 

Claiming the coveted first position this year is Schneider Electric, with Cisco Systems securing the second spot after holding the top rank for three consecutive years. Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, and PepsiCo secured the remaining positions in the top five. Notably, Tesla, AB Inbev, GlaxoSmithKline, and Dow were among the new entrants on the list (refer to Figure 1). 

“Schneider Electric’s work embodies multiple trends we see among top supply chain organisations this year, such as embracing an ecosystem approach that has helped reduce the carbon footprint of some key suppliers by 10% in less than two years,” Griswold said. 

“Sustainability continues to be front and center for the members of our list, with 19 companies once again achieving perfect ESG scores.” 

Gartner also continued its tradition of recognising sustained supply chain performance through the “Masters” category, which was introduced in 2015. To be eligible as Masters, companies must have consistently achieved top-five composite scores for at least seven out of the last ten years. Amazon, Apple, and P&G were among the notable companies recognised as Masters. 

The Global Supply Chain Top 25 rankings by Gartner serve as a benchmark for the industry, providing valuable insights and inspiring organisations to adopt innovative approaches and enhance their supply chain capabilities.
 

Figure 1. The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2023