Business Chief USA April 2019

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more women in leadership roles
markedly outperform those without.
Still, most supply chain organizations
do not have gender diversity goals.
As the program has developed, both
female and male members of WERC
have identified four priorities to help
increase diversity and inclusivity within
the logistics workforce. These include
offering resources and strategies for
building allies within the industry, enhancing
equality within the workplace,
advancing careers and growing leadership
opportunities, and fostering organithe
membership as a whole, “but, I
still think the industry has room to
grow and improve, and one of the
best ways women can do that is to
network with each other,” she said. “If
you’re new to the industry, find a mentor;
if you’re like me and have been
around for a while, find those people
that you can help to grow in their careers
and become industry leaders.”
Studies show that gender diversity
in the supply chain boosts competitiveness,
productivity and financial
returns, and that companies with
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