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Forecasting the Fight: Why Ammunition Forecasting Is One of Defence’s Hardest Supply Chain Challenges
By Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction: The Ammunition Paradox In Defence supply chains, some commodities follow predictable rhythms. Engines fail after a certain number of…
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Debate Topic: Whole Life Cost (WLC) modelling. Advocates argue it’s no longer a “nice to have” but a mission-critical decision support tool.
UK Defence is moving towards greater visibility of support costs, but there is still no universal adoption of Whole Life Cost (WLC) modelling. Advocates argue…
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Why Don’t We Trust the Spares Model?
A Look at the Human Side of Defence Forecasting By Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction: The Model vs. the Human In Defence logistics, models promise…
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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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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…
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 )
