Action Insights from Professor Richard Wilding
Professor Richard Wilding OBE (SupplyChainProf) shares practical Action Insights, research-informed commentary and executive perspectives on the forces transforming global supply chains. Explore expert articles covering resilience and risk management, AI and digital transformation, leadership, sustainability, logistics innovation, global trade and future supply chain strategy. Browse articles by topic below or view on blog menu.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Professor Richard Wilding OBE (SupplyChainProf) shares practical Action Insights, research-informed commentary and executive perspectives on the forces transforming global supply chains. Explore expert articles covering resilience and risk management, AI and digital transformation, leadership, sustainability, logistics innovation, global trade and future supply chain strategy. Browse articles by topic below or view on blog menu.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Featured Insight
Global Supply Chain Mega-Trends
A strategic overview of the major forces reshaping global supply chains, including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, geopolitical disruption, cybersecurity, talent challenges, inflation, resilience and antifragility. This article brings together many of the key themes explored throughout Action Insights and provides a framework for understanding the future of global supply chain management.
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Global Supply Chain Mega-Trends
A strategic overview of the major forces reshaping global supply chains, including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, geopolitical disruption, cybersecurity, talent challenges, inflation, resilience and antifragility. This article brings together many of the key themes explored throughout Action Insights and provides a framework for understanding the future of global supply chain management.
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- Global Supply Chain Mega-Trends - Examines the key technological, economic, geopolitical and sustainability trends shaping the future of global supply chains.
https://www.richardwilding.info/global-supply-chain-mega-trends.html
Supply Chain Resilience & Risk
Understanding how organisations can anticipate, absorb and adapt to disruption across increasingly complex global supply networks.
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Understanding how organisations can anticipate, absorb and adapt to disruption across increasingly complex global supply networks.
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- Beyond Resilience: Antifragile Supply Chains - Explores how supply chains can move beyond resilience to become stronger and more adaptable through disruption.
https://www.richardwilding.info/beyond-resilience-antifragile-supply-chains.html - Building a Resilient & Risk Free Supply Chain - Practical approaches to identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening supply chain resilience.
https://www.richardwilding.info/building-a-resilient-risk-free-supply-chain.html - The Sources of Supply Chain Risk - Examines the major internal and external risks that can disrupt supply chain performance.
https://www.richardwilding.info/the-sources-of-supply-chain-risk.html - Was Your Supply Chain Prepared for Covid-19? - Reflects on lessons from the pandemic and how organisations can improve future preparedness.
https://www.richardwilding.info/covid19-supply-chain-preparation.html - The Danger of Covid-19 Supply Chain Parallel Interactions - Analyses how interconnected supply chain disruptions can amplify operational and business risks.
https://www.richardwilding.info/covid19-supply-chain-interactions.html - Five Ways to Prepare Your Supply Chain for a Post Covid-19 World Now - Outlines practical actions organisations can take to build more resilient post-pandemic supply chains.
https://www.richardwilding.info/post-covid-19.html
Supply Chain 4.0, AI & Digital Transformation
Exploring the impact of digitisation, data, automation and emerging technologies on modern supply chains.
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Exploring the impact of digitisation, data, automation and emerging technologies on modern supply chains.
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- Supply Chain 4.0 – The Digital Era - Explores how digital technologies are transforming supply chain design, visibility and performance.
https://www.richardwilding.info/supply-chain-40-ndash-the-digital-era.html - Supply Chain 4.0 Integration - Discusses the importance of connected systems, data and collaboration in the digital supply chain era.
https://www.richardwilding.info/supply-chain-40-integration.html
Leadership, Strategy & Performance
Insights into supply chain leadership, strategic transformation and organisational performance.
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Insights into supply chain leadership, strategic transformation and organisational performance.
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- Leadership for Next Generation Supply Chains - Explores the leadership capabilities required to succeed in increasingly complex and dynamic supply chains.
https://www.richardwilding.info/leadership-for-next-generation-supply-chains.html - Supply Chain Leaders – Are You Ready to Share Leadership? - Examines collaborative leadership approaches needed to manage modern supply chain ecosystems.
https://www.richardwilding.info/supply-chain-shared-leadership.html - Securing the Success of Strategic Supply Chain Initiatives Today and Tomorrow - Provides guidance on implementing and sustaining successful supply chain transformation programmes.
https://www.richardwilding.info/strategic-supply-chain-success.html - Four Things That Should Be On Every Supply Chain Leader's To-Do List - Highlights key priorities that leaders should focus on to improve supply chain performance and competitiveness.
https://www.richardwilding.info/supply-chain-leaders-to-do-list.html - Supply Chain Cost to Serve and Finance - Explains how financial insight and cost-to-serve analysis can support better supply chain decision-making.
https://www.richardwilding.info/supply-chain-finance-and-cost-to-serve.html - How Much Does Time Cost You in the Supply Chain? - Demonstrates how time-based performance measures can improve responsiveness and competitive advantage.
https://www.richardwilding.info/how-much-does-time-cost-you-in-the-supply-chain-the-need-for-time-based-decision-making.html
Sustainability and Future Supply Chains
Research and commentary on sustainable supply chains, environmental responsibility and future operating models.
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Research and commentary on sustainable supply chains, environmental responsibility and future operating models.
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- What Will Supply Chains Look Like in Zero Carbon Britain? - Explores how decarbonisation and sustainability goals will reshape future supply chain strategies.
https://www.richardwilding.info/zero-carbon-supply-chains.html
Logistics, Retail & Customer Fulfilment
Practical examples of supply chain innovation, retail operations and logistics excellence.
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Practical examples of supply chain innovation, retail operations and logistics excellence.
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- The Secret Behind ZARA's and UNIQLO's Supply Chain Models - Explores how leading fashion retailers use supply chain design to achieve speed, agility and customer responsiveness.
https://www.richardwilding.info/supply-chain-models-of-zara--uniqlo.html - Logistics: Winning the COVID-19 Vaccine War - Examines the logistics, distribution and cold-chain challenges behind global vaccine deployment.
https://www.richardwilding.info/logistics-winning-the-covid19-vaccine-war.html - Parcel Conundrum – The Future of Home Delivery - Investigates the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of last-mile delivery services.
https://www.richardwilding.info/the-future-of-home-delivery.html
Global Trade & Geopolitical Disruption
Examining the impact of political, economic and regulatory change on supply chain strategy.
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Examining the impact of political, economic and regulatory change on supply chain strategy.
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- Brexit: A Call to Action for Supply Chain Professionals - Examines the implications of Brexit and the strategic actions required to manage supply chain disruption.
https://www.richardwilding.info/brexit-supply-chain-call-to-action.html - Global Supply Chain Mega-Trends - Examines the key technological, economic, geopolitical and sustainability trends shaping the future of global supply chains.
https://www.richardwilding.info/global-supply-chain-mega-trends.html
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Additional Cranfield Executive Development Articles
Professor Richard Wilding OBE – Cranfield Executive Development Author Archive
https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/professor-richard-wilding-obe
Additional Cranfield Executive Development Articles
Professor Richard Wilding OBE – Cranfield Executive Development Author Archive
https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/professor-richard-wilding-obe
Related Topics
- Learn about Supply Chain 4.0 and digital transformation.
- Take the LinkedIn Learning Course on Risk & Resilience.
- Explore Zero Carbon Supply Chains.
- Read more Thought Leadership Articles.
- Find out how to work with Professor Wilding for speaking and advisory roles.
