Jan 16, 2026
Joannes Vermorel argues supply chains are contested systems, shaped by incentives and biased playbooks, not neutral networks awaiting optimization.
Joannes Vermorel argues supply chains are contested systems, shaped by incentives and biased playbooks, not neutral networks awaiting optimization.
Joannes Vermorel analyzes why supply chain must be treated as applied economics, forcing profit-anchored decisions about scarce resources, risk and trade-offs instead of chasing generic KPIs.
Joannes Vermorel argues that supply chains should automate everyday wagers, shifting from plan-centric S&OP to unattended, economically-grounded decisions.
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.
