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Podcast Episode 16: Women in logistics

A rough image of the industry as well as a frequent lack of role models are reasons why the proportion of women in the logistics, transport and traffic sector in Germany is only 20.7 per cent (source: Federal Association for Logistics). Yet the sector is much better than its reputation: the numerous logistics fields of activity also offer female employees diverse and exciting challenges that are fun.

Proof is provided by Cornelia Rippe-Gasche, Managing Director of Rhenus Port Logistics in Hanau and Dr Kerstin Stegner, Member of the Management Board of Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Germany. In the new episode of the Rhenus podcast ‘Logistics People Talk’, the two reveal what it means to be a woman in a management position, what special skills women bring with them and how they have managed to maintain a balance in their personal lives despite their positions of responsibility.

In addition, listeners learn how, from the point of view of the two guests, the male domain of logistics can become more attractive for female employees in the future and what challenges have to be overcome. Because in their professional lives so far, both have come to the conclusion:  A balanced ratio of women and men in a company not only has a positive effect on the working atmosphere, but employee motivation and satisfaction can also be significantly increased through diversity and thus contribute to the company’s success in the long term.

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Please note: This episode is currently only available in German. You can find the English transcript of the podcast here.

Podcast
Logistics People Talk | Episode 16
08.03.2023

Logistics People Talk | Episode 16

Cornelia Rippe-Gasche and Dr Kerstin Stegner report on how they successfully fulfil their leadership positions as women in a male-dominated industry.