Logistics Industry with challenging physical tasks and high-stress work culture in the long run will foresee a sea of change when technologies like AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things) & ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) will come in to forefront and become game changer for Diversity, Culture, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace thus gaining momentum to empower women in Logistics sector.
Logistics Mode – Game Changer
The logistics Industry involves round the clock 24/7 service engaged with customers & also product safety processes throughout the supply chain while including advanced enhanced technologies which also push boundaries beyond office work hours for employees.
Diversity
- Women oriented talent workforce provides industry to think on different perspectives and experience continuous innovative new ways to resolve complicated supply chain & logistics problems.
- Reduce attrition rate & improve employee morale as workers feel valued & respected which in turn increases productivity.
- A diverse workforce will appeal to a wide range of customers & emphasize the company’s reputation in a global scenario.
Culture
- Women inclusion in work culture improves quality output and decreases human errors which in turn enhance customer satisfaction.
- Benefits of lower absenteeism increase workflow patterns among coworkers.
- Reduces accidents and thefts in warehouse sectors.
Equity
- “De-genderisation” in Warehouse roles where men will be dominant has been replaced by warehouse robots now-a-days through warehouse automation technologies.
- Provision of State-of-the-art equipment by organizations will break down gender barriers & help women to work on equal footing to their male counterparts with equal comfort & professionalism.
- Male dominated Logistics Industry field is moving towards gender equality which will probably open new segments like Data Analytics & Resource Optimization especially for women.
Inclusion
- The women workforce made up around 41% of the supply chain force at the Gartner Supply Chain organization.
- Mahindra Logistics announced 100% women workforce in their warehouse at Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- TVS Supply chain solutions working with 100% women workforce in their warehouse at Hosur, Tamilnadu.
- Multi-National Companies like L’Oréal, actively looking to engage women workforce at various levels by providing necessary training & upskilling programs.
- In today’s world many companies launch “Inspire Inclusion” programs to motivate women participation in the Logistics Industry.
निष्कर्ष
One of the key factors in empowering women in logistics has been the focus on improving work-life balance. Empowering women in logistics is not just a matter of equality. It’s a business imperative.
The Logistics Sector still needs a multifaceted, multi task oriented young women workforce to embrace challenges which are combined forces of technology advancements & global e-commerce embellishment. By embracing women’s empowerment, the industry can unlock new opportunities for innovation, growth and success.
