Logistics has an image problem,and is wrongly associated with typically masculine stereotypes. The reality is hugely different says one entrepreneurI have spent 20 years in the logistics industry. While my industry remains undeniably male dominated, this fact, and the implications it might have for me as a businesswoman,are not issues I’ve ever given much thought to. They certainly had no bearing on the decisions I made when I started my trade, or those that I make now.
To really succeed in logistics you don’t need to be a transport expert. Effectively applying client-centric principles and then scaling your operation is where genuine success lies. My choice of career was entirely opportunistic: at 20-years-old I found myself working for a courier firm and quickly realised I could execute a better job of running it than the people in charge.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com