Welcome to LQ's WomenInSCM.com – a New Way for Women to Mitigate the “Glass Ceiling”

An Introduction

Why don’t more women have C-level roles in the workplace? Traditionally, executives have answered the question by referring to the catchall the “glass ceiling” to characterize the failure of many organizations to include women in the most senior leadership positions.

Does this traditional term mislead executives and lens their outlook so that they fail to see the complexities of the problem? A growing body of research suggests so. And, more managers are beginning to see many possible pieces to this leadership problem.

Instead of the traditional perspective of one primary hurdle to mitigate during the last stages of an illustrious career, studies point to the value of taking a more comprehensive look at many career challenges during a professional’s entire career. (In today’s workplace, traditional views on family duties often prevail, for example.)

LQ’s launch of WomenInSCM.com is predicated on the view that if we look at a wide array of solutions and apply them thoughtfully, a better chance exists for more women to achieve their fair share of leadership positions in the workplace.

Providing more resources for women in supply chain management and transportation means affording more educational opportunities, developing mentoring programs and creating information resources. All of these elements are important ingredients on the pathway to success.

LQ founded WomenInSCM.com in 2007 to provide an information resource for women in this exciting field in the United States and Canada, and to build on LQ’s tradition of providing “Ideas for Leadership in Logistics and Transportation,” a mission statement featured on the cover of each issue of LQ Magazine.

With the inauguration of WomenInSCM.com LQ offers an editorial environment and a meeting place where women can enjoy networking with each other and keep abreast of current events in the industry.

LQ is looking forward to launching its first Executive Series on Women in Supply Chain Management in the spring of 2008, with senior Canadian and American executives sharing their insights on leadership and providing views on the barriers mitigated during their distinguished careers.

In summary, with the launch of WomenInSCM.com LQ will examine leading ideas and solutions -  and we look forward to contributing to a better chance for more women to achieve an equitable share of today’s top positions.