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Supply Chain Needs Programmable Systems, Not Configurable Products

Jan 5, 2026

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Supply Chain Needs Programmable Systems, Not Configurable Products

Supply Chain Needs Programmable Systems, Not Configurable Products

Joannes Vermorel explains why supply chains need programmable decision systems instead of configurable software products, and how Lokad’s approach encodes real-world complexity.

Supply Chain Science(More posts)

Chatting With Your Supply Chain Won’t Fix It

Joannes Vermorel argues that conversational AI won’t fix broken supply chains; it only masks flawed models, data, and incentives unless used to deepen rigor, not bypass it.

A Reflection on Lora Cecere’s Work

Joannes Vermorel reflects on Lora Cecere’s market-driven, outside-in lens and contrasts it with his own economic “bets” perspective, offering a practical synthesis for leaders.

Technology(More posts)

Unpacking Agentic AI

Social media might be buzzing about agentic AI, but Joannes Vermorel is more skeptical. Read more to learn how to separate cold reality from manic AI hype.

Industry deep dive(More posts)

Pitfalls of supply chain for aeronautics

Aeronautics companies are fundamentally risk adverse – for very good reasons – and this reflects in the management of the companies’ activity in every area. However, this mentality can be a hindrance when it comes to supply chain, as avoiding risk and not integrating the very concept of risk at the heart of the supply chain means losing sight of what you are optimizing.

Lokad News(More posts)

Supply Chain Flashcards by Lokad

Lokad is delighted to announce the official release of Supply Chain Flashcards. This (limited) first edition series should liven up your next team meeting.