As a woman-owned business, Morai Logistics identifies has always kept track of the status of women in the logistics and supply chain industry. This is an update to how the industry as a whole has evolved with regards to the gender gap.
Over the last four years, the logistics industry has seen a significant transformation from the integration of new technologies. As a result, the industry requires a labor force of workers with a dynamic skillset to help them succeed in the digital workplace.
Research found that ‘71% of global supply chain professionals believe women have a different natural skillset’ in comparison to men. In addition, 91% of respondents felt that these skillsets are ‘advantageous to working within supply chain management’.
Podcast Feature: Let’s Talk Supply Chain Kelli Saunders, president of Morai Logistics, sat down with host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, Sarah Barnes to discuss women and millennials in supply chains. The podcast identified challenges that have turned women away from exploring the industry, persuading them to pursue education and professions in ‘traditional’ roles. Kelli Saunders states that “we (as women) have so much to give” and being complacent in areas where we can’t explore further should change.
Women are encouraged by Saunders to take the leap and develop the courage to go after opportunities by believing they are worthy and qualified. This infographic takes a contemporary look at the current gender gap in North American supply chains, and identifies the positive contributions women create.
Take a listen on the podcast below:
We also have resources available from the podcast here: morailogistics.com/podcast
Re-Examining the Evolution of Women in Logistics We’ve decided to focus this week’s infographic on updating the status of women in the logistics and supply chain industry and re-explored the gender gap. Generally speaking, we take a look at positions in education, the workforce, salaries, and listed the advantages presented by having a diverse workforce that includes women.
That’s it for us this week! We loved having our president on Let’s Talk Supply Chain and collaborating with Sarah Barnes was awesome. Feel free to check out her other podcasts on the logistics and supply chain industry (we particularly enjoy her Women in Supply Chain Series) here: letstalksupplychain.com
