Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) report into icm
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WiLAT Global Update for ICM 2014
June 3, 2014
By Aisha Ali Ibrahim
Melaka, Malaysia
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WiLAT outdoor activity, visit to the chief minister’s house
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WiLAT outdoor activity, visit to the chief minister’s house
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Vision & MissionVision: Most sought after for advocacy, professionalism and empowerment of women in Logistics and Transport sector.
Mission: To promote the status of women in Logistics and transport, to bring together those who support talent and career development of women and to provide a support network and mentoring opportunities for women in the sector.
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WiLAT Country Chairpersons
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Current Status
Global membership: about 1600 Chapters formed: 14Coming up: Australia
Bahrain CanadaMacauSingapore
and more
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1st Global WiLAT meeting held in Melaka(June 1st & 2nd, 2014)
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WiLAT breakout session
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Challenges: FundingSolutions suggested:• CILT operation grant from local chapters and sponsor chairperson to
attend ICM• Each country to pay dues to the region. Region will contribute to
Global Fund.• Long term sponsorship from corporations, with WiLAT value to be
offered in return in the form of training & development for their female employees.
• Global sponsors with reciprocation of marketing on WiLAT publications and events
• International and regional organizations that support women i.e. The World Bank / United Nation for research and development of WiLAT related topics
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Challenges: Awareness
The challenge is 2-folded:1.Women are so focused on their specialized job and is not aware of other jobs
that are available2.WiLAT is not known by the L&T organizations and companies
Solutions suggested:• List of jobs available in Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport• Organizations to pay for qualified WiLAT staff membership• Roadshow to each sub-sector of L&T industry• Breakfast meetings with potential organization members• Conference for women in the L&T industry but who are not yet WiLAT or CILT
members• Global WiLAT web page or Instagram
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Challenges: Recognition
Solutions suggested:• Recognize the distinguished women• Write their stories• Put in press and publications
• Recognize young ladies• Those in universities• Offer scholarships• Job placements• Internships
• Establish a linkage / relationship with governments
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Challenges: Membership
Suggested Solutions:• Continuous Professional Development points (CPD) for
WiLAT activities• WiLAT membership as part of CILT membership structure• WiLAT loyalty card with unique benefits• Align with other professional groups with women• Recruit potentials as Friends of WiLAT (FOW) until they
can be approved as CILT members.
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Thank You!!