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Forecasting the Unpredictable: Why Medical Spares Are More Difficult Than Traditional Spares in Defence Supply Chains
By Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM In Defence logistics, forecasting has long been the cornerstone of availability. Whether for engines, avionics, or vehicle parts, planners rely…
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From Battlefield to Boardroom: How Defence Shaped Modern Supply Chain Technology
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM When most people think of military innovation, they picture radar, jet engines, or GPS. Rarely do they think about…
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To Barcode or Not to Barcode – That is the Question
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction – A Shakespearean Supply Chain Dilemma “To barcode, or not to barcode, that is the question.” It may…
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Robbing Spares – Tactical Availability Boost or Strategic Supply Chain Risk?
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In Defence logistics, “robbing” or cannibalising spares — taking parts from one platform to repair another — has always…
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Why a Supply Chain Control Tower Isn’t Just a Buzzword in UK Defence
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction: Cutting Through the Hype In the commercial world, “Supply Chain Control Tower” has been labelled a buzzword by…
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Balancing the Load: Why Centre of Gravity Data is Critical to the Modern Defence Supply Chain
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In today’s battlespace, there is no margin for error. The speed, safety, and success of a mission can hinge…
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Measure No More: How Volumetric Scanners Can Transform UK Defence Logistics in Operations and Conflict Readiness
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In military logistics, speed, accuracy, and adaptability can mean the difference between mission success and operational compromise. As the…
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Whole Life Cost Modelling in UK Defence: From ‘Nice to Have’ to ‘Need to Have’
By Paul R Salmon, FCILT Introduction: A Shift in the Conversation on Support Costs For decades, UK Defence has been exceptional at tracking certain elements…
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Debate Topic: Robbing Spares – Tactical Availability Boost or Strategic Supply Chain Risk?
By Paul R Salmon FCILT,FSCM,FCMI In Defence, “robbing” or “cannibalising” spares refers to removing components from one asset (vehicle, ship, aircraft, or system) to repair…
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AI-Powered Packaging Optimisation: The Next Frontier in Supply Chain Efficiency and Sustainability
By Paul R Salmon, FCILT FSCM Introduction: Why Packaging Optimisation Matters More Than Ever In supply chains, packaging has often been treated as a fixed…
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 )
