Supply Chain Industry Reeling from Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty: Fictiv Study

Escalating trade conflicts, rising global tensions, and persistent supply chain disruptions are placing unprecedented pressure on manufacturing and supply chain leaders.

But, despite these challenges, Fictiv’s 10th Annual 2025 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report also shows significant momentum in areas like onshoring, AI adoption, and increasing reliance on digital manufacturing platforms.

“Concerns about tariffs and trade wars are clearly top of mind for manufacturing and supply chain leaders,” says Dave Evans, co-founder and CEO of Fictiv. “We’re seeing a level of global uncertainty and supply chain disruption we haven’t seen since 2020. However, the report also shows that companies are embracing new technologies and strategies to build more resilient and agile supply chains.”

Key takeaways:

• 96% are concerned about the impact of current trade policies, and 93% believe trade wars will escalate in 2025.

• 77% report a lack of resources limits their ability to manage the supply chain effectively, and 68% prioritize onshoring as a key strategy.

• 91% face barriers to product innovation, and 86% report sourcing parts takes time away from new product introduction. However, 90% see digital manufacturing platforms as essential.

• 95% report that weather and climate events impact their supply chain strategy, and 91% have sustainability initiatives and governance in place.

• 87% report advanced levels of AI maturity, and 94% use AI for manufacturing and supply chain operations.