A Quantitative Analysis of Chennai Supply Chain Companies' Gender-Based Career Barriers

Abstract

The aim of the study, the logistics and manufacturing sector in Chennai has seen remarkable growth recently. Career advancement and position among leaders are still not equal for men and women, despite all these achievements. This research aims to understand the numbers of career barriers that affect women professionals in Chennai’s supply chain industry. Information for the descriptive study was gathered from 300 employees of both genders using questionnaires given either online or offline. A variety of job types and organizational levels was achieved by using stratified random sampling. To test the hypotheses, t-tests and Cronbach’s alpha were used while checking the reliability. Data suggests that women routinely see fewer ways to advance, less mentorship available to them, and less support from the organization for striking a balance between work and personal life compared to men in the same roles. How employees saw career progression, professional growth, flexibility at work, and inclusion was strongly affected by gender. With Cronbach’s alpha values greater than 0.98, the study confirmed that the variables are internally consistent. The study finds that companies often do not apply their policies as intended, so gender disparities continue to last. Solving these problems is important for fairness between genders as well as for improving a company’s success and creativity. It is suggested through the research that supply chain workplaces should implement focused support, inclusive opportunities for leaders, and policies that respect cultural diversity. The research results inform new ways to treat people fairly at work and suggest areas for further research on gender in industry.