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The Hidden Foundation of Modern Defence Logistics: Why Item Volumetric Data Matters More Than Most Realise
Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In modern Defence logistics, enormous attention is placed on inventory levels, forecasting accuracy, supplier resilience, operational availability, and platform readiness.…
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Something is coming… 👀
supplychaintraining.co.uk is officially under construction and it won’t be just another training site. We’re building something different.Something practical.Something built for real-world supply chains — not…
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Proud to be raising money for Transaid as part of the CILT(UK) team.
This challenge brings together two causes I care deeply about: supporting a fantastic charity and showing how our profession can make a real difference in…
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From Logistikos to Logistics: Why Supply Chains Must Become More Scientific
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM The word logistics is widely believed to trace back to the Greek term logistikos (λογιστικός), meaning skilled in calculation,…
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Top Supply Chain Terms Every Professional Should Know (2026)
1. Supply Chain Orchestration The coordination of end-to-end supply chain activities across multiple systems, partners, and tiers — often enabled by AI and digital platforms. 👉…
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Beyond Static Frameworks: Why Supply Chain Competency Models Must Evolve at the Pace of the Profession
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction: The Framework Problem No One Is Talking About The supply chain profession has changed more in the last…
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Then and Now: How the Skills of a Supply Chain Manager Have Transformed
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Ten years ago, the role of a supply chain manager was relatively well understood. It centred on efficiency, cost…
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The Supply Chain Resilience Cheat Sheet
Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM What it is Supply chain resilience is the ability to prepare for disruption, absorb shocks, adapt quickly, and recover performance…
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MTTR: The Hidden Metric in Defence Supply Chains
Why Repair Time May Be the Most Important Number Defence Is Not Measuring Properly By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction Across defence logistics, enormous…
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Should Defence Use the SCOR Model to Benchmark Itself?
By Paul R. Salmon FCILT Introduction: Borrowing from Industry Without Copying It Blindly Defence supply chains are under more scrutiny than at any point since…
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 )
