CISCO SYSTEMS For the second year running, telecommunications technology conglomerate Cisco Systems tops Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25. Thanks to its commitment to creating a dynamic, distributed supply chain, focusing on dual sourcing to build resiliency, and fostering meaningful relationships with its suppliers, Cisco has continued to thrive despite the disruptions of the past 18 months. The company has also made a concerted effort to integrate sustainability initiatives with its supply chain business. Cisco has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30%, while 80% of its component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers will have a GHG emissions reduction target. To recognize the most sustained examples of supply chain excellence, Gartner lists Apple, Amazon, McDonald’s, P&G, and Unilever as Supply Chain Masters—an accolade earned as a result of having attained top- ve composite scores in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for at least seven out of the past 10 years. These ve aside, here are the top 10 supply chain companies of 2021. 1 A mid severe and ongoing disruption, organizations that can juggle con icting priorities to operate agile, robust, transparent, and ethical supply chains are impressive. Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25 for 2021 celebrates companies whose supply chain strategies have shown them to be purpose-driven, disruptive, and early adopters of innovative technologies.
SUPPLY CHAIN MASTERS LEAD THE WAY To recognize sustained supply chain excellence, Gartner introduced the “Masters” category in 2015. To be considered a Master, companies must have attained top-five composite scores for at least seven out of the past 10 years. All of the 2020 Masters qualified for the category in 2021. Meet the masters: Apple Amazon McDonald’s Procter & Gamble Unilever
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