Singapore businesses have emerged as the most resilient globally, capable of maintaining operations for four to six months amidst a major supply chain shock, according to Proxima’s 2026 Global Supply Chain Resilience Outlook. The survey, which included 515 CEOs from firms with over $500m in revenue across five countries, revealed that 23% of Singaporean companies could endure such disruptions, compared to 13% globally.
The report highlights Singapore’s proactive stance in addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, with 93% of businesses having documented and tested plans for potential disruptions. AI is identified as both a significant threat and opportunity, with 22% of Singaporean firms viewing it as the biggest financial risk, yet 50% are leveraging AI for cost modelling and 48% for procurement automation.
Chris Hampden, Senior Vice President at Proxima, noted, “Singapore’s performance demonstrates how trade-based economies are reshaping supply chain strategy in response to sustained global volatility.” He added that many Singaporean businesses are willing to pay a premium to ensure supply chain continuity, with 44% of CEOs prepared to increase supplier costs by 11% to 20%.
The findings also reveal that supplier disruptions pose a significant risk, with 58% of firms indicating potential revenue losses of 11% to 20% from a two-week disruption. Additionally, Singapore firms have experienced notable changes in overseas demand due to protectionist policies, with 34% reporting increased demand and 23% noting a decrease.
As Singapore continues to strengthen its supply chain resilience, the focus remains on overcoming challenges such as data quality and skills gaps to fully harness AI’s potential.
