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⚙️ Fix Forward or Send Back? Why Level of Repair Analysis is the Hidden Lever of Defence Supply Chain Optimisation
By Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM,FCMI Introduction In Defence supply chains, some of the most decisive choices are not about strategy, firepower, or procurement — they…
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Budgets and Performance in Supply Chain and Logistics: Striking the Right Balance
By Paul R. Salmon FCILT, FSCM, FCMI Introduction In supply chain and logistics, performance is the currency of trust. Whether it is a retailer meeting…
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“Logistics with Purpose: Why Defence Supply Chains Offer the Ultimate Career Challenge”
Paul R. Salmon FCILT, FSCM, FCMI Introduction – Beyond the Ordinary Supply Chain When people think of supply chains, their minds often go to retail…
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Safety Stock: Waste of Time or Necessity?
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM, FCMI Few terms in supply chain management provoke as much heated debate as “safety stock.” For some, it’s nothing…
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Decision Engineering and Orchestration: How Composable Architecture is Transforming Supply Chain Agility
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction – The Case for Change Disruption is no longer a rare event in supply chain management; it is…
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Using Projected Capabilities to Deliver Pallet Optimisation
Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM The pallet remains one of the most overlooked yet critical foundations of global trade. Whether moving groceries, electronics, furniture, or pharmaceuticals,…
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The Growth of Citizen Data Scientists in Supply Chain Management
By Paul R. Salmon FCILT, FSCM, FCMI Introduction: The Data Tipping Point Supply chains have always relied on information. From the earliest trade routes to…
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The Marmite Supply Chain: Love It or Hate It
By Paul R Salmon FCILT,FSCM,FCMI Few products spark stronger reactions than Marmite. Since its creation over a century ago, the iconic yeast extract spread has…
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Not All Supply Chains Are Created Equal
By Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction – The Unequal World of Supply Chains Every product has a supply chain, but not all chains are equal.…
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The Complex World of the Wine Chain
By Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction – A Supply Chain in Every Glass A bottle of wine may seem like a simple pleasure, but behind…
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 )
