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This site provides information on the work programme, both current and future, of Professor Richard Wilding, Chair (Full Professor) at the Centre for Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management. It explores innovation in logistics, supply chain management, the creation of collaborative business environments, the reduction of risk and vulnerability within the supply chain, and techniques for aligning supply chains to maximise customer value and reduce cost. Details of research papers and related resources are available from this site.  Further biographical details can be found here.

Professor Richard D. Wilding is a highly acclaimed presenter and regularly speaks and facilitates Supply Chain workshops, conferences and seminars. He was awarded the "Distinguished Service Award for thought leadership and service to supply chain management" at the "European Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2008" held in Dusseldorf, Germany.

"Professor Richard Wilding is a Guru in Supply Chain and Demand Based Management.  If you are looking for inspiration and more knowledge - he's the Man!" 
Lena Frøyland Larsson, Managing Director, NIMA Utdanning / NIMA - Norwegian Association of Purchasing and Logistics

"Professor Richard Wilding is one of the most engaging, inspirational and entertaining speakers we have ever used at our events.  He presents complex and detailed supply chain issues in a clear and imaginative way and it goes without saying that his knowledge of supply chains is second to none"  Tim Brown, Solutions Manager, GS1 UK.

For information on speaking engagements click here.


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Videos: -  "YouTube" video channel available! Watch Professor Richard Wilding by clicking here.  Videos include interviews on Supply Chain Risk Reduction, Supply Chain Collaboration, Time in the supply chain and Supply Chain Strategy.
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Audience of over 15000:- The Supply Chain Risk Reduction Video on YourTechTV.com has now been viewed over 15000 times.  See the video by clicking here.

Award Winner:- Professor Richard Wilding receives "Distinguished Award for Thought Leadership and Service to Supply Chain Management" at the "European Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2008"

Papers for Free Download:- Pre-publication copies of many of Professor Richard Wilding's published articles are available on Cranfield CERES

Financial Times: - Professor Richard Wilding has contributed to the Financial Times - Understanding Collaboration, Mastering Uncertainty & Mastering Transactions Series.  Further information on this research is available here.

Speaking: - Keynote presentations were made in 2008/2009 by Professor Richard Wilding include  LOAD.08, Oslo and Logistics Ireland 2008, Dublin.

Podcast: - The Supply Chain Podcast by Professor Richard Wilding is now available.

Forthcoming Programme: Global Supply Chain Leadership Programme, 3 + 3 + 2 Day residential programme.

Speaking Engagements

"Richard is always a favorite presenter at Logicon, his personable and easy manner in presenting complex and constructive topics appeals to professionals with any level or particular experience in supply chain management" Conference Director - Logicon

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