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October 2025 Powered by HeadstartDeloitte’s proprietary GenAI tool Contents Executive summary3Intro to Digital Twins4Supply Chains in today’s world4The Digital Twin5The impact of Digital Twins6Digital Twin key findings7Impact on Supply Chain domains8Logistics & Distribution9Demand & Supply Planning10Procurement11The journey towards a successful transformation12Key challenges13Expert opinion on challenges14Implementation complexities and how Deloitte can help15Key success factors16Actionable steps for organizations to kickstart their Digital Twin transformation17Contact info19Appendix20Sources22 Executive summary In our previous publication from Deloitte The Netherlands,‘Did you say Supply Chain Digital Twin? Demystifying DigitalTwins and unlocking the value potential in Supply Chains’, weexplored the capabilities of Digital Twins in the digitization era.We differentiated them from control towers and described thepossibilities of leveraging their analytical power from descriptiveto predictive insights, thanks to the use of advanced algorithms.Additionally, we discussed their use at operational, tactical andstrategic levels, including the potential impact on sustainability. Key Research Findings: The Digital Twin industry ispoised for exponential growth, withprojections ranging from 30 billion USD to over 250 billion USD.The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead this growth. This rapiddevelopment necessitates that Supply Chain leaders integrateDigital Twins into their strategic, tactical and operational planning.These technologies seamlesslyenhance decision-makingfortop and bottom-line growth, ensuringfutureready operations. In this latest report, we built an ad hoc pipeline based on our in-house GenAI assistantHeadstartto analyzeover 80 academic,professional, and expert sources while retaining thehighest level of quality. This indepth research provided freshinsights into the practical use of Digital Twins across three keySupply Chain domains. We include industryspecific examplesto show how this technology can drive measurable results anddeliver strong return on the investment. Key Research Focus: Impact of Digital Twins in three Supply Chainspecialization domains: •Logistics & Distribution: Optimizing route planning,warehouse operations, and distribution strategies. •Demand & Supply Planning: Enhancing inventorymanagement, visibility, and demand forecasting.•Procurement: Applying predictive analytics to pricing, suppliermanagement, and risk assessment. A Digital Twin is a virtualrepresentation of a physicalobject, process or system. Itenables superior decision-making and value creationthrough end-to-endoptimization. Digital Twins allow businesses to simulate, predict, and optimizetheir processes and operations. By using advanced analytics andmachine learning technologies, companies can improve efficiency,reduce costs, and enhance service delivery—giving them acompetitive edge in a fast-changing world. The power of DigitalTwins is maximised through a Decision Intelligence mindset,which integrates analytics insights with effective governance,processes, and automation. Intro to Digital Twins Supply Chains in today’s world In today’s dynamic global market, Supply Chains are pivotalto business success, yet they face a wide range of challenges.As businesses grapple with disruptive events such as COVID,the urgency of the energy transition, and unpredictablegeopolitical landscapes, the task of optimizing SupplyChain operations becomes ever more important. Organizationsneed sophisticated strategies that balance efficiency with highlevels of customer service. Amidst this complexity, Digital Twin technology emerges as atransformative solution. By creating virtual replicas of physicalsystems, Digital Twins provide a detailed, real-time view of theSupply Chain. This technology improves decision-making withpredictive insights and operational intelligence. It also helpsorganizations break down silos and create a full overview of livedata, enabling more agile and informed responses to disruption. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, understandingDigital Twins is crucial for optimizing Supply Chain operations.This chapter delves into the foundational aspects of DigitalTwins, beginning with an exploration of current Supply Chaindynamics. It then introduces the concept of Digital Twins,examines their transformative impact, and highlights keyfindings from our research. This comprehensive overview setsthe stage for understanding how Digital Twins can revolutionizeSupply Chain management. “By simulating differentscenarios and outcomes,Digital Twins enablebusinesses to adapt swiftlyand with more agility to thechanging market conditions.” Supply Chains in today’s world Addressing today’s Supply Chain challenges with DigitalTwin technology to enhance efficiency, resilience, andglobal adaptability. Digital Twins provide a strategic advantage in optimizingoperational processes, reducing costs, and i