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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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Understanding the Domino Effect on Defence Supply Chains – A Small Change in Failure Rate, A Big Impact
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In defence logistics, seemingly small changes can have far-reaching consequences. One of the most underestimated levers in the support…
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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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Breaking Down Silos: Why Joined-Up Support Modelling Is Mission Critical for UK Defence
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI Introduction Support modelling and analysis is no longer a niche technical function in UK Defence—it is a strategic…
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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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Re-Brigading Stock: The Underused Lever for Supply Chain Availability
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI Introduction: The Hidden Constraint in Modern Supply Chains In supply chain and logistics circles, “availability” is the gold…
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Less Equipment, More Usage: Why Smaller Fleets Demand Bigger Spares Strategies
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM When organisations talk about “rightsizing” fleets to save money, there is often an implicit assumption: fewer assets mean lower…
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 )
