19 MAY2023By Zaiba Sarang, Co-Founder, iThink LogisticsFurthermore, the increasing reliance on technology in e-commerce has created more tech-focused roles in the supply chain sector, which can be highly appealing to women.What have been the Government's role and also the company's role in ensuring the inclusion of women from a policy perspective (equal pay, safety, better working conditions, hygiene, and more)?When we hear the word 'Logistics', we immediately think of male truck drivers, men carrying heavy loads, or men working on heavy machinery, don't we? It's something that has been ingrained in our minds since we were very young, but this is changing. Women are rising to take on more male-dominated roles. Women are working not only in senior and mid-level positions but also at operational levels. This generation of government and corporations has been very supportive of women taking on more gender-biased roles, and the success and empowerment of women will be directly proportional to the success of society.In terms of the company's role in women's inclusion, we are showing young girls that women can be cofounders in one of the most male-dominated industries, and that there are roles for you to play other than what society expects you to take. We as a company are attempting to hire more women into our teams, but this does not imply that we are gender biassed; rather, we are more concerned with having the right person in the right place and at the right time. We anticipate having an equal male-female ratio shortly. We also understand that no matter how brave our women are, it doesn't mean we don't understand their struggles, which is why we have a 2-day menstrual leave policy when the rest of the world expects them to function normally; we want them to rest and rejuvenate for better productivity. We are also offering hybrid work opportunities for women so that they can pursue their careers and passion without having to give up their caregiving responsibilities.What are the most recent AI technical advancements in the logistics sector?In the US, there is a company called Postmates that was acquired by Uber. They have delivery robots on the streets that transport food. The robot has googly eyes and food is placed inside by the delivery person. You cannot access the contents without an OTP. Occasionally, the robot may fall into a ditch or be kicked off the road. In this case, there is an individual in a command center who monitors the robots through a camera. If any issues occur, the individual immediately notifies their assistant to go and check the robot. Additionally, they have an Xbox controller to reset the robot's location manually. This one individual manages up to 100 robots at a time. As an example, with this technology, instead of having 100 delivery personnel, you only need one individual and an assistant to manage 100 robots. From a cost
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