The 2025 AWESOME/Gartner Women in Supply Chain Report marks the tenth year of this landmark study, and this year’s data is a call to action.
For the past decade, AWESOME and Gartner have partnered to help CSCOs and their organizations strengthen their talent strategies and build more inclusive, resilient supply chains. This year’s report captures insights from supply chain professionals and shows the real impact of diminishing DEI efforts.
Key Finding
Although women now make up 41% of the overall supply chain workforce, which is our highest level yet, representation is slipping across every level of management. After years of steady gains, we’re seeing a concerning decline, especially in the pipeline of early-career leaders. The percentage of female CSCOs dropped six points to 11%, the lowest we’ve seen since 2019.
At this year’s Gartner Symposium, AWESOME’s CEO, Michelle Dilley, moderated a powerful panel discussion on “Women in Supply Chain: Celebrating Progress and Paving the Way Forward.” Michelle and leaders Betsey Nohe – Executive Partner at Gartner; Pamela Bryant – SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer at Parkland Health & Hospital System, and Anna Markett – SVP Supply Chain Management, North America at Stellantis, dug into the results of the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Survey and what they mean for the future of the field.
The panelists acknowledged some areas of stalled growth, especially at the VP+ level in certain industries, but emphasized that real momentum is still possible with intentional effort and continued commitment at the individual leader level. Mentorship, sponsorship, and developing strong talent pipelines remain key strategies. They also spoke candidly about the impact of shifting priorities around DEI. “It’s not about serving one group,” said Bryant. “It’s about building better businesses with broader perspectives.”