February 15, 2023

Women in Manufacturing: The Key to Unlocking Operational Efficiency

Women in Manufacturing: The Key to Unlocking Operational Efficiency

According to a GE report released in November 2021, women only accounted for 12% of India’s 27.3 million strong manufacturing sector. While this number may seem dispiriting, consider that the percentage has actually been inching northwards from 8% in 2019. 

The gender gap in manufacturing 

To effectively address the barrier preventing women from entering the manufacturing industry, we will need to acknowledge the magnitude of the problem at hand.