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Toward gender equality in operations and supply chain management: a systematic review, research themes and future directions

PurposeThis systematic review of the current gender inequality issues in operations and supply chain management (OSCM) seeks to illuminate the multifaceted aspects of this issue and their various implications for the field.Design/methodology/approachEmploying systematic literature review and Preferr...

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Published in:The international journal of logistics management 2024-10, Vol.35 (6), p.2057-2086
Main Authors: Akbari, Mohammadreza, Ruel, Salomée, Nguyen, Hieu Thi Minh, Reaiche, Carmen, Boyle, Stephen
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Language:English
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Summary:PurposeThis systematic review of the current gender inequality issues in operations and supply chain management (OSCM) seeks to illuminate the multifaceted aspects of this issue and their various implications for the field.Design/methodology/approachEmploying systematic literature review and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodologies, this research delves into an analysis of 238 journal articles spanning a 47-year period. The objective is to discern existing voids and put forth actionable suggestions that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal Number 5 (SDG5) in the context of men and women, which pertains to realizing gender equality and empowering girls and women.FindingsThe results show a significant increase in published articles over the period. However, only five literature review articles were found that specifically address gender inequality in OSCM. The five common themes impacting gender inequality in this field are gender issues, mindset, transportation disparities, human resources and gender roles in OSCM, alongside sustainability, mobility and government policy intersections. The paper emphasizes the need for further research on these themes. It also suggests implications for educators, researchers, companies, OSCM departments and policymakers to achieve SDG5.Originality/valueThis study offers valuable insights by comprehensively reviewing and systematically analyzing the prevailing gender inequality issues within OSCM. It accentuates the significance of gender equality in OSCM, augmenting the burgeoning discourse and catalyzing concerted endeavors for gender equality.
ISSN:0957-4093
1758-6550
DOI:10.1108/IJLM-08-2023-0336