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Encouraging Women to Keep Going: Alexis Inquires

Encouraging Women to Keep Going: Alexis Inquires Alexis Asks, Inspiring Women, Keep On Trucking Food and Beverage Business

On International Women’s Day, it’s important to celebrate the achievements of women in various roles, including those in the supply chain. Over the last few years, women have gradually stepped into traditionally male-dominated supply chain roles. According to a Gartner survey, the number of women in supply chain roles increased from 35% to 41% between 2016 and 2021. Similarly, this year’s Women In Trucking Index found that 36.7% of leaders in the transportation industry are female, and about 13% of the driving workforce is female.

Initiatives like the Women In Trucking Association are promoting gender diversity and encouraging more women to join the industry. Empowering women to take on professions outside of the norm is crucial, and it starts with open dialogue and communication. We must collaborate and teach the community the importance of diversity in the workforce, especially in trucking. It’s essential to teach girls and young women that a career in trucking is not only available but also viable.

Candace Davis, owner-operator of Davis & Davis Transportation LLC, believes that recognizing the value of women in trucking rests on their ability to do the job just as effectively as men. A female presence is necessary to assist the global shift of transportation, and we can work together to meet common goals, create positive outcomes for everyone, and understand that everyone is valuable.

From leadership to the seats behind the wheel, diversity and equality should be the driving force in transportation. Erika Iznaola, head of treasury at Super Transport International, believes that young girls who may be intimidated by the industry should know that their voice is valuable. Although being a woman in the workplace can be difficult, keep moving forward because other girls are watching.

Creating spaces where the female perspective can be heard is crucial to improving experiences in the supply chain. Last year, Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics launched the Women in Supply Chain Forum to share testimonies and reflect on self-advocacy and collaboration, especially with male counterparts that can offer mentorship and sponsorship for women.

International Women’s Day only happens once a year, but the ideals celebrated on this day should be implemented in day-to-day work. By remaining dedicated to education and communication about the uniqueness women can bring to a workplace, we can inspire more women to keep on trucking, through all facets of work, throughout the supply chain.

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