Factors Influencing the Gender Imbalance of the Logistics Sector in Sri Lanka

Abstract

This study aims to identify the factors influencing the gender imbalance in Sri Lanka's logistics sector. We examine the professional development of those working for Sri Lankan logistics companies. In this study, a combination of descriptive and explanatory studies was used to identify the relationship between the variables. A quantitative research design was used to examine the impact of the independent variables (gender pay gap, family factors, cultural norms, and educational background) on the dependent variable (gender imbalance). The primary source of data for this study was surveys that used the Likert scale rating and had lists of closed-ended questions about the factors impacting the gender disparity in Sri Lanka's logistics industry. These data were collected from the logistics companies located in Sri Lanka. A questionnaire link was distributed among individual employees through email and by visiting the companies. The respondents were the employees of 82 companies in the logistics industry in Sri Lanka. They were selected in proportion to the number of employees in each company. Overall, this study demonstrates how difficult it is for women to grow in their professions in supply chain management at the same pace that men do.