LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enterprises in Europe are turning to service providers to integrate IoT, predictive analytics, automation and AI into their supply chain management systems to make their supply chains more resilient and to reduce risk, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.
The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Supply Chain Services report for Europe finds service providers across Europe have adopted a highly targeted approach to the design and delivery of their supply chain services based on each client’s digital maturity.
For enterprises with low digital maturity, the report says, the focus is on process standardization and establishing a strong digital foundation. Providers prioritize quick wins by addressing low-hanging fruit, such as process automation or other low-cost, low-risk initiatives. For clients with moderate digital maturity, the focus shifts to refining existing digital processes and optimizing performance.
For clients at the high end of the digital maturity curve, providers focus on maximizing the potential of digital technologies, ISG says. They collaborate with clients to develop advanced solutions that leverage AI, ML, IoT and other technologies to transform business processes and create new growth opportunities. This may include developing bespoke digital platforms, implementing predictive analytics models and exploring emerging technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
“The European market has seen a tremendous surge in the demand for digital supply chain services over the past 24 months, driven by a strong focus on Industry 4.0, rising political unrest and stringent regulations,” said Philipp Glatz, ISG partner and Smart Manufacturing lead for EMEA. “Compared to the U.S. market, the European market places a greater emphasis on digitalization, sustainability, risk management, regulatory compliance and resilience.”
Data-driven supply chain transformation, aimed at cost reduction and process optimization, remains a key focus for enterprises and their service providers, the report says. Technologies such as analytics, AI and automation, and data management are deeply integrated into most solutions. Network optimization, digital twins and blockchain have also gained traction.
For its ability process and analyze large, textual datasets, generative AI (GenAI) is being adopted in procurement, supply chain execution, and after-sales services, the report found. GenAI is also helping with ordinary supply chain functions such as warranty management, contract management, and guided recommendations for customer service agents and supplier risk assessors.
“The dynamics of the global supply chain are changing dramatically, and advanced technologies are pivotal in supporting digital transformation and creating more responsive, circular and sustainable supply chains,” said Jan Erik Aase, partner and global leader, ISG Provider Lens Research. “These technologies will be crucial in enabling enterprises to achieve significant operational efficiency and optimization.”
For more insights into how enterprises throughout the European supply chain are being served by a new generation of data-driven partners and providers, see the ISG Provider Lens™ Focal Points briefing, available from this webpage.
The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Supply Chain Services report for Europe evaluates the capabilities of 33 providers across four quadrants: Supply Chain Advisory and Consulting Services, Supply Chain IT Operations Services, Supply Chain BPO Services and Circular Supply Chain Services.
The report names Accenture and Capgemini as Leaders in all four quadrants. HCLTech, Infosys and TCS are named Leaders in three quadrants each, and Genpact, IBM, PwC and Tech Mahindra are named Leaders in two quadrants each. Cognizant, Deloitte, EY, Wipro and WNS are named Leaders in one quadrant each.
In addition, Wipro is named as a Rising Star — a company with a “promising portfolio” and “high future potential” by ISG’s definition — in two quadrants. Genpact is named a Rising Star in one quadrant.
In the area of customer experience, Genpact is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2024 among supply chain service providers. Genpact earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG's Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry.
The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Supply Chain Services report for Europe is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage.
About ISG Provider Lens™ Research
The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG's global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG's enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.
