Apr 17, 2026
Joannes Vermorel explains why spreadsheets, though useful for local analysis, become an operating liability at scale — and what an explicit, versioned, automated decision system should replace them.
Joannes Vermorel explains why spreadsheets, though useful for local analysis, become an operating liability at scale — and what an explicit, versioned, automated decision system should replace them.
Joannes Vermorel situates just-in-time within a broader economic framework, arguing that supply chain should optimize for risk-adjusted return on scarce resources rather than treating lean flow as a universal doctrine.
Joannes Vermorel explains why ERP systems, built for transactions not thinking, cannot ever be the true decision-making brain of your supply chain.
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.
Joannes Vermorel reviews paper titled "How Generative AI Improves Supply Chain Management".
Conor Doherty reports on Lokad's latest programmatic breakthrough: scheduling optimization. The white paper covers scheduling in OEM and MRO aerospace operations.
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.
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Probabilistic forecasts applied to aviation discover Spairliners video case study.
Lokad passes 25,000 followers on LinkedIn, marking a considerable rise in the popularity of the quantitative supply chain vision online.
Joannes explains the benefits of Lokad's considerably improved digital supply chain assistant—available at lokad.com/chat.
Lokad is delighted to announce the official release of Supply Chain Flashcards. This (limited) first edition series should liven up your next team meeting.
