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The Hidden Cost of Forecast Accuracy
Why better forecast accuracy can worsen decisions. Joannes Vermorel argues for decision-first, probabilistic approaches and P&L-grounded rate-of-return KPIs.
SAP Antitrust: Escape ERP Lock-In
A fair and frank session on the economics, software, and business implications of the recent SAP antitrust investigation. We will explore how it started, why it matters, and what companies can do about pervasive ERP lock-in.
Book Launch: Introduction to Supply Chain
A candid session on the key theories and practices from Joannes new book Introduction to Supply Chain. We will explore how to forecast beyond demand, move from KPIs to cash, build resilient decisions under uncertainty, and make variability a core part of daily operations.
Your ERP is Too Expensive
A session on why enterprise IT spending is often misdirected and how to fix it. We will explore why most budgets go to records and reporting software instead of decision software, whether AI can improve your ERP, and how to measure the real impact of your software choices.
Data Science Has Failed
A focused session on why corporate data science has often underdelivered in supply chains and how to fix it fast. We will explore the real purpose of data science teams, how to use them effectively, and how to boost their impact starting today.
Forecasting Beyond Demand
A practical session on the uncertainties most teams overlook and how to integrate them directly into decisions rather than dashboards. We will explore how to model lead times, returns, perishability, constraints, and service levels to drive stronger financial outcomes.
Supply Chain is CapEx, Not OpEx
A practical discussion on why you should treat your supply chain as capital expenditure. We will explore how reframing it as CapEx impacts cash flow, ROI, and board approval, and why decision algorithms should be treated as real assets.
Are Digital Twins Worth the Hype?
Are digital twins really improving decision making or just adding complexity? In 40 minutes, we will cut through the hype to explore where they deliver real value, where they do not, and what leaders should know before investing.
Closing the Generative-AI Value Gap
Despite ~$650 billion being spent on Gen-AI this year, most companies still fail to scale pilots or see EBIT gains. In 30 minutes, we will unpack why ROI remains elusive, and how to identify profitable use-cases and protect your investments.
How Trump Tariffs Have Impacted Global Trade
How Trump Tariffs Have Impacted Global Trade