One of my women friends stated “Even when women spend most of their time in the kitchen, the most successful chefs are men. That is why I feel lucky to have a supportive husband and a supportive team. I believe that things have started to change.”

There are growing efforts within the supply chain to encourage more female participation, both on the shop floor and in the management offices.

We always support women in logistics, currently having a 50/50 split within the team and actively looking to keep the level square. I am very supportive of the next generation of forwarders and believe we have the foundations in place to be able to bring them in and develop careers within the industry.

Even a few years back, the transportation and logistics industry used to be a completely male-dominated sector. The poor perception of career opportunities is a significant deterrent in this regard. In spite of representing around half of the global population, the role of women in this male-dominated sector used to be marginal for decades. Nevertheless, in the last few years, the increased focus on inclusion and gender diversity has seen an increase in women professionals in this sector, as well as in the efficiency of the industry. This only proves that the e-supply chain industry as a whole surely could do well with a more diverse workforce.

Over the past 20-30 years, the presence of women in the logistics industry has steadily increased, and as the industry continues to evolve, women are emerging as leaders and paving the way for more women in the future.

Top image caption: Group photo of the 45th Year celebration event in Universal Studios.