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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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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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Orchestration: The Right Idea That Will Struggle in UK Defence Supply Chains
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction: A Concept Everyone Agrees With “Orchestration” has rapidly become one of the most used—and least challenged—terms in modern…
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Why Optimisation Fails Without Governance
Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM, FCMI When Better Models Deliver Worse Outcomes in Modern Supply Chains Introduction: The Optimisation Paradox Few ideas in supply chain…
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Supply Chain Circulation: Building Loops for Resilience, Sustainability, and Value
By Paul R Salmon, FCILT, FSCM, FCMI Introduction For decades, global supply chains have been managed on a linear model: take, make, use, dispose. Raw…
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Thought Paper: NATO Failure Data Exchange Framework (FDEF)
Author: Paul R. Salmon FCILT, FSCM,FCMI Executive Summary NATO has, for decades, benefited from the NATO Codification System (NCS) — a common language of supply…
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What If the UK Defence Supply Chain Did Not Embrace Globalisation?
Author: Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM, FCMI This paper explores the counterfactual: what happens if the UK Defence supply chain does not adopt a globalised…
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Globalisation and the UK Defence Supply Chain: Benefits and Risks
Author: Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM, FCMI This paper explores the dual impact of globalisation on the UK Defence supply chain, analysing both the advantages…
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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…
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 )
