Mitigating Gender-Based Risks in Last-Mile Logistics through GPS Tracking and Safety Intervention for Female Delivery Workers

The perception of insecurity among women represents an obstacle to their participation in the last-mile delivery sector. A survey of approximately 100 women was conducted to establish a diagnosis, with 85.4% identifying the risk of experiencing harassment or violence during delivery activities as a determining factor when considering this type of employment. Various commercially available GPS devices were analysed, leading to the selection of one with low operating costs and a combination of technical and functional characteristics considered appropriate for delivery activities. In addition, a protocol for assisting female delivery workers was proposed. The proposal includes indicators intended to assess social and economic impact, with the aim of supporting increased female participation. The results suggest that the implementation of tracking technology could mitigate the perception of insecurity and may contribute to the development of safer and more inclusive work environments. Smart citations: https://scite.ai/reports/10.61467/2007.1558.2026.v17i1.1183Dimensions.Open Alex.