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Think Your SKU Is Unique? Think Again: Why AI Could Be the Key to Detecting Duplication in Supply Chains
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In the world of supply chain management, we often take comfort in the assumption that a stock-keeping unit (SKU)…
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Is Time Series Forecasting Old Hat in the Age of AI? A Defence and Logistics Perspective
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In the era of big data, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI), traditional time series forecasting is increasingly…
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: How to Model Uniform Sizes for Contingent Operations
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI In modern logistics, we talk a great deal about precision. Whether it’s fuel, ammunition, medical supplies, or rations—accurate…
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Technology Deep Dive: The Role of 3D Scanners in Modern Supply Chains
By Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction The phrase “digital transformation” often brings to mind artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, or cloud-based orchestration platforms. Yet some of…
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The Batching Trap: Why Waiting to Return Items for Repair Bloats Supply Chain Inventory
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In complex supply chains, every decision about how materials flow impacts availability, cost, and responsiveness. One deceptively simple practice…
About
Paul Salmon
Editor in Chief
Paul Salmon FCILT is Chair of the CILT Defence Forum and the DE&S Logistics Profession Bodies Ambassador. A Chartered Fellow of CILT, CMI, and ISCM, Paul leads efforts to professionalise Defence logistics, championing CPD, chartered recognition, and stronger industry partnerships. He is a published thought leader, conference speaker, and award-winning advocate for supply chain innovation, data-driven decision-making, and resilience. With a background in both operational delivery and strategic transformation, Paul works across Defence to improve forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain integration. He is passionate about inspiring the next generation of logisticians through outreach, mentoring, and professional engagement. (Any views expressed are my own and are not those of UK defence )
