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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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The Marmite Supply Chain: Love It or Hate It
By Paul R Salmon FCILT,FSCM,FCMI Few products spark stronger reactions than Marmite. Since its creation over a century ago, the iconic yeast extract spread has…
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The Complex World of the Wine Chain
By Paul Salmon FCILT, FSCM Introduction – A Supply Chain in Every Glass A bottle of wine may seem like a simple pleasure, but behind…
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Why the SCOR Model is Still Relevant in UK Defence
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model – first developed by the Supply Chain Council and now maintained by…
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Future-Proof: The Skills Every Supply Chain Manager Will Need by 2035
By Paul R Salmon, FCILT Supply chains are evolving faster than ever. Digitalisation, geopolitical volatility, environmental mandates, and shifting customer expectations are reshaping not only…
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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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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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The Golden Triangle
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM The Golden Triangle: Why Supply Chain, Engineering and Commercial Must Work in Harmony to Deliver System and Platform Availability…
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Why a 10% Lead Time Reduction Could Slash Inventory
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In today’s volatile supply chain environment, reducing lead times isn’t just about speed – it’s about unlocking cash, cutting…
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Why It’s Critical to Optimise Inventory – Not Just Buy More
By Paul R Salmon FCILT, FSCM In the face of stockouts, the knee-jerk reaction for many organisations is to increase purchasing and build bigger buffers.…
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 )
