Manufacturing SM ROI Trends

For every dollar spent on the supply management function, manufacturers realize between 2x and 5x that amount in cost savings. While COVID-era disruptions temporarily inflated savings percentages, the long-term trend shows that ROI levels remain high. These results reinforce that consistent investment in supply management talent and infrastructure delivers quantifiable, sustained value even under market stress. Members can access the Manufacturing Supply Management Headcount Benchmark Report 2025 in the CAPS Library to see the full report.

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