Mujeres en Logística
Regional Insights
This study by GAN Argentina, the Unión Industrial Argentina (UIA), and Randstad examines the barriers to women’s participation in Argentina’s logistics sector and identifies opportunities for more inclusive recruitment and career development.
Among surveyed companies,
0%
had no defined gender-equality policy for recruitment in logistics.
Among applicants for logistics roles,
0%
of applications received by surveyed companies came from women, on average.
When recruiting for operational logistics roles,
0%
of respondents said it was quite difficult to find women willing to take these positions.
Date
2021
Partners & funders
GAN Argentina
Unión Industrial Argentina (UIA)
Randstad
What's in the publication
Women remain significantly underrepresented in Argentina’s logistics sector, despite employers recognizing the value they bring to the workplace. Developed jointly by GAN Argentina, the Unión Industrial Argentina (UIA), and Randstad, Mujeres en Logística explores women’s participation in logistics roles and the barriers affecting their recruitment, development, and advancement.
Based on a survey of 104 representatives from leading companies in Argentina conducted in May and June 2021, the study examines recruitment patterns, qualification and experience requirements, workplace culture, and gender-equality policies. It also highlights the perceived strengths of women working in logistics, including precision, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
The findings offer businesses insights into the structural and organizational barriers limiting women’s access to logistics careers and point to opportunities to strengthen gender equality and inclusion across the sector.
What you'll get
- An overview of women's participation in Argentina's logistics sector, based on a survey of 104 company representatives.
- Insights into recruitment patterns and the challenges women face in accessing operational and supervisory positions.
- An analysis of barriers to entry and advancement, including workplace culture, gender stereotypes, qualification requirements, and prior experience.
- An assessment of corporate gender-equality policies and the measures companies could take to improve inclusion.
- Findings on the perceived strengths of women in logistics, including precision, teamwork, and multitasking.
Key highlights
- The vast majority of surveyed companies had no defined gender-equality policy for recruitment in logistics.
- Women accounted for an average of just 15% of applications for logistics positions.
- Respondents identified the predominantly male composition of logistics teams as a leading barrier to women’s participation.
- More than half identified the association of logistics work with physical effort as a barrier.
- Respondents highlighted women’s precision in operations, teamwork, and flexibility in managing multiple tasks.
