Redwan Siddiqui
Educator · Researcher · Leader
Teaching with impact. Deciding with data. Leading with vision.
Teaching faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University and PhD scholar in Management Sciences at the University of Waterloo — bridging operations practice with evidence-based teaching and research.
“A pracademic with a growth mindset — experienced in transportation logistics, global supply chain management, and cross-functional team leadership across a career of twenty years.”
About
Redwan Siddiqui is an award-winning business school educator and operations and supply chain management specialist, combining strong academic foundations with real-world practice. His work across Conestoga, Lazaridis, Longo Faculty of Business, and McKeil School of Business is guided by teaching with impact and leading with vision.
He holds an MBA in International Business Management and a BBA in Marketing Management, with college credentials in Post-Secondary Teaching and Supply Chain Management. Professional development includes Harvard Business School Online’s ManageMentor program and a Graduate Diploma in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
He regularly participates in applied research, develops teaching cases, and speaks at conferences including NACRA and ASAC. He mentors young professionals, newcomer immigrants, and students — and serves as a charter member of the Halton Peel Supply Chain Council.
Certifications
Professional certifications spanning logistics, Six Sigma, agile methodology, project management, occupational health & safety, and supply chain analysis.
Service & Governance
Board-level oversight for digital learning in Ontario, doctoral association leadership at Waterloo, conference coordination for ASAC, and occupational health & safety governance at Humber — service that complements teaching and research.
Industry Experience
Transportation logistics at TransX and CN Rail, commercial automotive at Mitsubishi Fuso, retail operations across Cold Stone, Nando's, and Lavazza, plus international consulting and entrepreneurial ventures across Singapore, Bangladesh, the UAE, UK, and India.
TransX Group of Companies · CN Rail
Continuous improvement across 11 LTL terminals and 9 shops. Fleet electrification (EV), HACCP certification, RPA initiatives, TMW enhancements, and KPI reporting for pickup, cross-dock, and last-mile delivery — reporting to VP Terminal Operations.
CN acquires TransX →Mitsubishi Fuso · Daimler Truck AG
Greenfield go-live for Bangladesh — dealerships, sales & service centres, stockyards, CBU/CKD/SKD import, and assembly operations. Regional coordination with Singapore and India teams.
Market launch →Country launch from procurement to production — central facility, commissary, temperature-controlled warehouses, brand standards, and food safety audits across multiple outlets.
Flagship opening →11 restaurants and 7 cafés — opened 6 new outlets, food safety compliance, inventory, production planning, and mystery shopping until operations were self-sustaining.
Nando's coverage →| Years | Role | Organization | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 — 2021 | Founder & Director | TradeX · Singapore | Management consultancy & wholesale trade |
| 2016 — 2018 | Founder & COO | DTH · Bangladesh | Medical supplies & CPG distribution |
| 2018 — 2019 | Senior Management Consultant | The Ice Cream Lab · UAE | International market development |
| 2018 | Market Development Consultant | Seeds Consulting · UK | Restaurant franchising across Asia-Pacific |
| 2017 — 2018 | Country Operations Manager | Franchise India Brands · FranGlobal | International market entry for food brands |
| — | Founder | Red Solutions | Marketing, events & brand activation |
| 2007 — 2011 | Operations & Logistics Roles | Advertising & media agencies · Bangladesh | BAT, Reckitt, Qatar Airways, Sheraton, Telenor, HSBC |
Teaching
Procurement, global supply chain management, distribution, operations, and professional communication — plus curriculum development, integrative project sponsorship, and international guest lecturing in Peru, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh.
I design courses around applied decision-making: students work with real constraints, data, and trade-offs drawn from operations and logistics. My classrooms combine case discussion, structured problem-solving, and reflective practice so learners connect theory to professional judgement — whether in procurement, network design, or integrative capstone projects.
Lazaridis School · AACSB Accredited · BBA & MBA
Procurement & Supply Management (BU 405) · Operations Management · Research Associate — NSERC Discovery Grant on resilient mineral supply chains
School of Business · CSIL · PRME · College of Reviewers
Global SCM I & II · Demand & CRM · Professional Communication (COMM1255) · Professionalism in Industry (TRAN2040) · Curriculum guidance for procurement courses · Trucking program: Project Scope & Schedule Management
Longo Faculty of Business · SCM Graduate Certificate
SCM 5004 Purchasing · SCM 5000/5500 Distribution · SCM 5001/5501 Supply & Demand · SCM 5503 International Logistics · SCM 5504 Competitive Advantage · SCM 5505 Integrative Project Sponsor
McKeil School of Business
BUSNIB102 Global SCM · BUSN10193 Materials Management · BUSN10187 Supply Chain Operations
USIL, Peru · Hanze, Netherlands · Independent University, Bangladesh
Global Value Chain Management · COIL project (Conestoga × USIL) · Purchase & Sale · Purpose Economy & Sustainability · Production & Operations Management (MGT330)
Research & Scholarship
Principal Investigator on an SSHRC Institutional Explore Grant — “Decision-making in Supply Chain Management: Exploring the Canadian Logistics Sector.” Research Associate on an NSERC Discovery Grant project building resilient mineral supply chains for Canada under trade barriers.
Doctoral research at Waterloo examines management of technology and behavioural factors in supply chain decisions. Active case writer and conference panelist at NACRA and ASAC. Open to collaboration on case research, SoTL projects, and applied logistics studies.
Public Engagement
Supply chain mentoring at Humber, podcast conversations on behavioural bias in logistics, TRIEC newcomer mentorship stories, and charter membership in the Halton Peel Supply Chain Council.
Podcast
With Dr. David Dobson — on human judgement, cognitive limits, and logistics decision-making.
WatchNews
Industry mentors shared career advice with Supply Chain Management students at Humber College.
ReadCouncil
Charter member — education, workforce development, and sustainability with regional Chambers of Commerce.
ReadResearch
Conestoga research spotlight on behavioural and organizational factors in Canadian logistics.
ReadVideo
How mentorship shaped the journey of newcomer professionals in the Toronto region.
WatchNewsletter
Networking with industry leaders and alumni at Humber's Supply Chain Management mentoring event.
Read PDFCommunity & Mentorship
Case competition judging, Red Cross volunteering, DECA regional judging, and sustained mentorship for newcomers, capstone students, and supply chain program cohorts across Laurier, Humber, Mohawk, and Conestoga.
Contact
Available for conference panels, case research workshops, industry mentorship, and academic collaboration. Based in Waterloo, Ontario.