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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…
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The Importance of Run Down Planning in Inventory Optimisation
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI Introduction: The Overlooked Discipline in Supply Chains When organisations think about inventory optimisation, the conversation typically revolves around building up…
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Breaking the Damage Loop: How Return Data Can Drive Smarter Packaging, Lighter Loads and Lower Emissions
By Paul R Salmon FCILT FSCM FCMI In an era where supply chains are under intense scrutiny for their environmental footprint, packaging has become a prime target…
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Near-Sourcing: The Answer to Contested Logistics?
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In an age of weaponised supply chains, geopolitical turbulence, and denied environments, logisticians and supply chain leaders are asking:…
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Garbage In, Garbage Out? Not Anymore. Why Bad Data Producing ‘Facts’ is a Threat to Modern Supply Chains
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In today’s fast-moving supply chains, bad data is no longer just an inconvenience – it’s a critical threat. The…
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STEM Isn’t Just for Engineers: Why Modern Supply Chains Depend on STEM Thinking in Every Role
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM When people hear “STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), their minds often jump to laboratories, bridges, or satellites. But…
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 )
