Speaking Engagements
"Professor Richard Wilding 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
Professor Richard Wilding is a highly acclaimed presenter and regularly speaks, chairs and facilitates Supply Chain workshops, conferences and seminars. He has undertaken lecture tours of Europe and Asia at the invitation of local Universities, professional bodies, commercial organisations & Confederations of Industry. Richard is often used for “motivational” talks on the subject during company events. He presents at events of all sizes and engages audiences of over 1000 delegates on a regular basis. For further information on how he can support your organisation please contact him using the contact section of this site.
"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 (WBR Conferences)
The following are a selection of conference events that Richard has supporting.
“National Blood Stocks Management Scheme Open Meeting 2005” “Using the 3T’s in the Blood Supply Chain” (Keynote) Paragon Hotel, Birmingham, 13th April 2005 (Organised by the NHS and BSMS)
“HIDLOC2005 (8th Heineken International Distribution & Logistics Conference”, “Collaboration leading to ACTION” Koepelkerk, Amsterdam 26th – 29th June 2005 (Organised by Heineken Technical Services, Amsterdam)
Logicon2006, “Enhancing Customer Value Through The Supply Chain: Can you achieve differentiation?” (Keynote)Sheraton Towers, Brussels, 22nd – 23rd February2006
Purchasing and Logistics: Drivers for Innovation, “Supply Chain Innovation: time based strategy for a competitive supply chain” (Keynote) LAMOT Congress Center – Mechelen, Belgium, 23rd March 2006 (Organised by VIB Belgium)
European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit “Current trends and new directions for supply chain management” (Keynote) Prague, 26th-27th June 2006 (Organised by World Trade Group, London)
Creating the Responsive Supply Chain - "Using Time to gain competitive advantage" (Keynote) Sao Paulo, Brazil 16th August 2007.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum and Retail Forum - "Alignment of supply chains with suppliers, customers and third parties to increase resilience and competitive advantage" (Keynote) Aurora Cruise Liner, 5th to 8th September 2007 (Organised by Richmond Events, London) [Voted as best session]
Merck Serono Supply Chain Conference 2007 (MSSCC2007), "Supply Chain Together" (Keynote) Divonne-les-Baines, Nr Geneva, France 10th to 12th September 2007 (Organised by Merck Serono Pharmaceuticals)
The Accenture Supply Chain Academcy User Meeting 2007 - "Current trends and new directions for supply chain management - Implications for learning and development" Clontarf Castle, Dublin 25th to 27th September 2007 (Organised by Accenture)
E2E Pharma 2007 - "Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design and Global Supply Chain Optimisation" (Keynote) Amsterdam, 9th to 11th October 2007 (Organised by IQPC Conferences)
Red Shift International 2007 - "Supply chain Risk Reduction" (Keynote) London 16th to 17th October 2007 (Organised by RedPraire)
Norsk Logistikk Forum 2007 - "Creating the collaborative Supply Chain" (Keynote), Oslo, Norway 1st to 2nd November 2007.
Supply Chain Risk Management 2007 - SCRM2007 - "Mitigating Risk in the Collaborative Supply Network" Berlin 12th to 13th November 2007 (Organised by World Trade Group)
Interlog2007 - "Overcoming cultural barrier through effective relationship building" (Keynote) Brussels 28th to 29th November 2007 (Organised by WBR, London)


