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What 2025 has in store for suppliers and retailers

In this article for MHD, TMX Transform’s CEO and cofounder Travis Erridge outlines his predictions for this calendar year for retailers and suppliers. 

 

2025 will be the year of generational, transformative change, with most retailers and suppliers moving from short-to-longer-term strategic shifts.

We can expect to see:

  • Shifts in Supply Change Strategy
    Increased focus on network planning, distribution centre and freight optimisation, and long-term property strategies are driven by normalised trading, consumer buying shifts, and capital cost pressures.
  • Planning for 2025
    Inflation control and declining capital costs will prompt future-focused planning. Modern retailing and unified commerce will dominate while underperforming supply chains will become critical challenges.
  • The Talent Race and Expertise
    Talent scarcity will resurface, with early movers gaining a competitive edge.
  • Technological Advances
    Dynamic modelling and simulation will drive investment decisions with ‘what if’ scenario testing and digital optimisation.
  • Globalisation vs Localisation
    Tariff changes and geopolitical issues will necessitate agile, medium-term planning strategies.
  • Automation and Digital Transformation
    Automation in DCs and operations will advance, underpinned by digital transformation to meet unified commerce demands.
  • Property Market Trends
    Increased vacancy rates globally and reduced construction costs will encourage medium to long-term investments in custom developments.

From our point of view, the key takeaways for retailers and suppliers are:

  1. Focus on supply chain strategy and planning
  2. Focus on key expertise advising your business
  3. Undergo ‘what if’ scenario testing.

By Travis Erridge, CEO, TMX Transform.

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