Key Takeaways
- In 2023, women represented 24.7% of the total workforce in the 3PL industry, compared to 47% in the overall U.S. workforce
- Racial minorities accounted for 41.2% of 3PL employees in 2022, with Hispanics at 18.9%, Blacks at 12.4%, and Asians at 9.9%
- LGBTQ+ identification among 3PL workers stood at 7.3% in a 2023 survey of 5,000 employees across major firms
- In 2023, the gender pay gap in 3PL was 18.2%, with women earning $0.818 for every $1 men earned in similar roles
- Black 3PL employees experienced a 22.4% pay disparity compared to white counterparts in 2022
- Promotion rates for women in 3PL were 15.3% lower than men from 2020-2023
- 78.4% of 3PL employees in 2023 felt included in decision-making, up from 62.1% in 2020
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) were present in 67.2% of top 3PL firms in 2022, boosting inclusion scores by 23%
- DEI training participation reached 89.5% in 3PL companies in 2023, correlating with 15.2% higher engagement
- Women held 19.8% of C-suite positions in 3PL companies in 2023, up from 14.2% in 2019
- Black executives comprised 5.4% of 3PL leadership in 2022
- Hispanic leaders made up 8.7% of VP roles in 3PL in 2023
- DEI programs in 3PL increased overall revenue by 12.4% from 2020-2023
- 3PL companies investing in DEI saw 22.1% better supplier diversity in 2022
- Retention rates improved 18.3% in 3PL after implementing equity audits in 2023
The 3PL industry is making uneven but meaningful progress toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Demographics
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Equity
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Inclusion
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Initiatives
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Leadership
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