Data & Analytics Research Center

The data and analytics resource page centralizes information that is dedicated to Institute for Supply Management®’s data & analytics research.

The resource center gathers together research resources, news and information that will help you learn more about ISM’s data and analytics research and data and analytics within supply chain and supply management. Share your experience and join the conversation by asking questions through our social channels or contacting us at ask@ismworld.org.

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ISM RESEARCH SAYS...

The Institute for Supply Management® conducted a data and analytics survey between May 27 and July 21, 2025, and focused on various aspects of data and analytics within the profession. Below are some highlights.

86%

Agree or strongly agree that data governance is a necessity.

65%

Of organizations have a dedicated data governance function.

#1

Element of respondents’ AI governance infrastructure is security and privacy.

51%

Report the quality of their data is good or excellent.

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ISM 2025 Data & Analytics Research Infographic

This infographic will give you key highlights around the Institute for Supply Management®'s 2025 Data & Analytics research including artificial intelligence, data governance, and data quality.

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Articles

AI: Helping Organizations with Health and Safety

September 02, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video analytics are being used to improve workplace safety.

They can identify ergonomic risks, monitor personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance and detect hidden hazards, thus reducing reliance on supervisors and enabling real-time interventions, says Donavan Hornsby, chief market strategy officer at Benchmark Gensuite, a Mason, Ohio-based environmental, health and safety solutions provider.