Insight ReportReshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: Five Forces Impacting Supply Chains Coresight Research May 6, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this first report, we discuss five forces that are influencing change in retail supply chains as we head into the 2020s: The rise of e-commerce and increased expectations of fast delivery Fast fashion and lean manufacturing The growth of discount formats Greater demand for sustainability Moving to a “pull” supply-chain strategy We acknowledge the uncertainties brought about by the coronavirus crisis, and the short- and medium-term disruptions that it has caused to supply chains. However, we see the forces identified in this report as enduring in a post-Covid world, even if they are joined by further disruptive trends. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Innovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data IntelligenceConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—InfographicKeeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional Stores
