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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) ā a common language of supply…
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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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Not All Supply Chains Are Created Equal
By Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction ā The Unequal World of Supply Chains Every product has a supply chain, but not all chains are equal.…
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Why a Supply Chain Control Tower Isnāt Just a Buzzword in UK Defence
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction: Cutting Through the Hype In the commercial world, āSupply Chain Control Towerā has been labelled a buzzword by…
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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 āNice to Haveā to āNeed to Haveā
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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āIf a Relationship Is to Work, There Must Be Transparency ā And in Defence, That Transparency Must Come in the Form of Dataā
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction: The Foundations of Trust In every relationshipāwhether between individuals, organisations, or governmentsāthe foundation is trust. And trust, particularly…
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From Guesswork to Ground Truth: Why DE&S Must Accelerate Forecasting Adoption ā 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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āFirst Strike, First Right: PEP Accuracy at a Glanceā
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…
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 )
