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Future-Proof: The Skills Every Supply Chain Manager Will Need by 2035
By Paul R Salmon, FCILT Supply chains are evolving faster than ever. Digitalisation, geopolitical volatility, environmental mandates, and shifting customer expectations are reshaping not only…
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“If a Relationship Is to Work, There Must Be Transparency – And in Defence, That Transparency Must Come in the Form of Data”
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction: The Foundations of Trust In every relationship—whether between individuals, organisations, or governments—the foundation is trust. And trust, particularly…
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From Guesswork to Ground Truth: Why DE&S Must Accelerate Forecasting Adoption – Now
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In the high-stakes world of defence logistics, the ability to accurately forecast demand is more than a planning convenience…
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“First Strike, First Right: PEP Accuracy at a Glance”
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Measuring the accuracy of a Priming Equipment Pack (PEP) means evaluating how well its contents match the actual demands…
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Priming Equipment Packs in Defence: Smart Logistics or Shelf-Bound Legacy?
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI Chair, CILT Defence Forum Introduction In the high-stakes world of defence logistics, time is often the most valuable…
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Forecast Accuracy in Defence: Is It Possible – and What’s ‘Good Enough’?
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI Forecasting has long been the cornerstone of effective supply chains. In the commercial world, it drives everything from…
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Planning to Deliver: The Importance of Supply Chain Capacity Modelling in UK Defence and NATO Operations
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI Chair, CILT Defence Forum ⸻ Introduction Modern military success hinges not only on superior strategy and combat capability,…
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History’s Supply Chain Game Changers – and What We Learned From Them
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI Published for the Supply Chain Council Introduction In the world of defence and commercial logistics alike, few forces…
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QR Codes in the Defence Supply Chain: A Small Square Making a Big Impact
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI Introduction From ration packs to repairables, military logistics involves moving millions of items across a complex and high-stakes…
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Bullet Holes and Blind Spots: What WWII Aircraft Can Teach Us About Supply Chain Thinking
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI Published for the Supply Chain Council and CILT Introduction In the modern world of analytics, digital twins, and…
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 )
