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The Weaponisation of Supply Chains: How Adversaries Target Global Networks and What Defence Must Do to Build Resilience
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In an era of intensifying geopolitical competition and technological disruption, supply chains are no longer neutral conduits of goods…
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Supply Chains as a Strategic Asset in Defence: From Back Office to Battlefield Enabler
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In modern warfare, success is not only determined by the calibre of weapon systems or the bravery of those…
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Supply Chains as a Strategic Asset in Defence
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction: Beyond a Logistics Backbone In the past, defence supply chains were often viewed as a supporting function—necessary, but…
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The Data is Right – Why Human Bias Holds Us Back
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In today’s hyperconnected, contested world, supply chains must operate with speed, precision, and resilience. Defence and industry alike are…
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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 )
