1999 CAREER PATTERNS OF WOMEN IN LOGISTICS

This is a report on the third annual survey of Career Patterns for Women in Logistics. The purpose of the study was to collect information about the Council of Logistics Management (CLM) women members. Specifically, it sought to obtain insight into the following questions: what are the female logistics executives' demographic profiles; what are the work environment profiles for the female logistics executives; what are the career patterns for the female logistics executives; and what are the perspectives and attitudes of the female logistics executives as they approach the 21st century. A total of 395 women responded to the survey. Many respondents were new to logistics as a field and new to CLM. The female logistics executive was young, well educated, worked long hours, and traveled. They attributed their success to the softer interpersonal skills they possessed in addition to the analytical skills needed for the job. The group generally found their work environment to be supportive, positive, and challenging. Respondents were generally very positive about their careers in the logistics profession and would recommend the profession to others.