We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • INDUSTRY PRESS ROOM
  • SUBMISSIONS
  • MEDIA FILE
  • Create Account
  • Sign In
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletters
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • CSCMP EDGE 2022 Startup Alley
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • CSCMP EDGE 2022 Startup Alley
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
Home » IT execs say pandemic has accelerated business transformation priorities

IT execs say pandemic has accelerated business transformation priorities

But supply chain constraints and talent shortages may impede progress, study shows.

digitization-4770296__340.jpg
November 15, 2021
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
No Comments

A survey of more than 400 IT decision makers in North America found that organizations are making progress on their IT goals despite an increasingly challenging business environment marked by IT supply chain disruptions and talent shortages that are expected to last into 2022.

The Insight Intelligent Technology report from IT consulting firm Insight Enterprises also found that business leaders are using technology to adapt to a changing marketplace: Two-thirds of executives surveyed said their organizations have succeeded in adapting to marketplace changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic by incorporating new technologies and IT processes. Upgrading their cloud environment and focusing on intelligent use of data—via artificial intelligence and machine learning as well as business analytics, for example—are some of the prime routes to growth, according to the survey.

“The question now becomes how companies can sustain and build on their progress. This comes down to being ambitious in their pursuit of new business transformation strategies while investing in the underlying IT infrastructure that powers everything—from collaboration tools enabling remote work to automation and edge computing,” Stan Lequin, senior vice president and general manager of solutions at Insight, said in a press statement Monday. “But IT executives are grappling with real challenges. Talent shortages and global supply chain issues impede progress as IT is being tasked with more responsibility than ever before to power the business, and our new report also identifies several internal roadblocks, too.”

More than 60% of respondents cited internal challenges such as security/data privacy deficiencies, competing priorities, upfront costs, and cloud complexity as top challenges within their companies.

Other study findings include: 91% of respondents said their organizations have been affected to at least some extent by IT supply chain disruption; 95% say they are relying on outside help to shape their digital and business transformation strategies; and most agree that their department’s responsibilities have increased since the start of the pandemic. Since February 2020, IT has taken on new responsibilities in several areas, including cybersecurity (78%), cloud architecture (72%) and IT procurement (68%), according to the report.


Technology
KEYWORDS Insight Enterprises
  • Related Articles

    Transportation industry groups say priorities in Biden presidency should be infrastructure, pandemic.

    Report: Manufacturing execs say global recession is likely in 2020

    It's not just what you say, it's how you say it

Recent Articles by Supply Chain Quarterly Staff

Freight sector missed the boat on strong U.S. economy in Q3 and Q4, FTR says

Freightos completes plan to go public on NASDAQ exchange, raises $80 million

Retailers lose visibility as they outsource last-mile delivery, FarEye says

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Most Popular Articles

  • Forecasts call for freight rate slumps in 2023

  • Projected U.S. recession in early 2023 will soften freight market

  • Inflation drops again as interest rate hikes hit home, NRF says

  • How to avoid the next crisis: A new approach to supply chain agility

  • Five levers to build a resilient supply chain

Featured Video

20221107korber large vs

Enhancing Customer Experience with Your Supply Chain Strategy

Viewer Contributed
With the rise of e-commerce, many businesses have had to transform their warehouses to handle online orders in addition to regularly scheduled inventory shipments. This means warehouses need more information than ever before to ensure they can meet customers' needs. As a result, companies need to select warehouse...

FEATURED WHITE PAPERS

  • Guide to Pallet Rack Safety

  • 3PLs: Complete Orders Faster with Flexible Automation

  • A shipper's guide to navigating post-pandemic holiday freight

  • THE NEW WAY TO WAREHOUSE: 4 Innovations in Automation & Robotics to Boost Warehouse Productivity

View More

Subscribe to Supply Chain Quarterly

Get Your Subscription
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • E-NEWSLETTERS
  • ADVERTISING
  • CUSTOMER CARE
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT
  • STAFF
  • PRIVACY POLICY

Copyright ©2023. All Rights ReservedDesign, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing