Key Takeaways
- In 2023, women comprised only 24% of the supply chain management workforce in the United States, compared to 47% in the overall labor force
- Racial and ethnic minorities made up 32% of supply chain employees in Fortune 500 companies in 2022, lagging behind the national average of 40%
- LGBTQ+ individuals represent just 4% of the supply chain workforce according to a 2023 SHRM survey, despite comprising 7% of the U.S. population
- In 2023, 65% of supply chain firms reported equitable pay audits showing gender pay gaps reduced to under 5%
- Black employees in supply chain earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by white counterparts in 2022 BLS data
- 72% of companies implemented bias training in 2023, closing promotion equity gaps by 15% in supply chain roles
- 78% of supply chain employee resource groups (ERGs) report feeling highly included in 2023 surveys
- 62% of underrepresented minorities report improved belonging after DEI training in supply chain firms 2024
- Psychological safety scores rose 25% post-inclusion initiatives in supply chain teams per 2023 Gallup poll
- DEI programs linked to 15% higher supply chain resilience scores in 2023 McKinsey study
- 45% of firms faced DEI backlash in supply chain hiring 2024, per Gartner
- Retention of diverse talent improved 22% despite talent shortages in 2023 ISM report
- Women hold 15% of C-suite supply chain positions in 2023 U.S. firms, up from 10% in 2019
- Minorities occupy 22% of VP-level supply chain roles in Fortune 500 per 2024 data
- 9% of supply chain CEOs are women according to 2023 Spencer Stuart board index
Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups remain underrepresented in supply chain workplaces, despite growing inclusion progress.
Diversity Representation
Diversity Representation Interpretation
Equity Measures
Equity Measures Interpretation
Inclusion Practices
Inclusion Practices Interpretation
Industry Challenges and Progress
Industry Challenges and Progress Interpretation
Leadership and Advancement
Leadership and Advancement Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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