The Institute’s Chairman, Professor Richard Wilding OBE, will be answering questions live on Twitter on Thursday 21st April for European Supply Chain Day.

Twitter users are encouraged to tweet directly to Richard using @SupplyChainProf and to join in with the day’s events by using hashtag #supplychainday.

The Q+A will take place between 12pm and 1pm GMT on Thursday 21st April and will give individuals a unique opportunity to chat with one of the industry’s leading professionals. Richard is inviting everyone to ask him questions and queries about the industry and is keen to ensure that young professionals and students grasp this chance to interact and engage with such a well-respected figure in the industry.

Twitter users are encouraged to tweet Richard Wilding about the latest industry developments, challenges and opportunities for the industry, the omni-channel revolution, access to careers in logistics and other supply chain or logistics based questions and queries.

Commenting on the announcement Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive, CILT, said: ‘This is an exciting opportunity for all logistics and transport professionals to connect with Professor Richard Wilding and have the chance to ask him questions about the industry and his unique experience. A live Q+A is an ideal platform for professionals from across the globe to reach out to Professor Richard Wilding and we look forward to sharing the questions and answers with you.’

Professor Richard Wilding has been a member of the Institute since 1992 and a Board member since 2011. He is also Chair (Full Professor) in Supply Chain Strategy at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management UK. He was made OBE in 2013 for services to Business, recognising his outstanding achievements in logistics and supply chain management.