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Nov 10, 2025

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On Sequential Decision Analytics.

On Sequential Decision Analytics.

Joannes Vermorel presents his take on Warren Powell's Sequential Decision Analytics framework; the areas of agreement and possible divergence.

Supply Chain Science(More posts)

On Sequential Decision Analytics.

Joannes Vermorel presents his take on Warren Powell's Sequential Decision Analytics framework; the areas of agreement and possible divergence.

Definitions of Supply Chain

Joannes Vermorel evaluates common definitions of supply chain and introduces his own alternative working definition.

Supply Chain, As It Should Be

Joannes Vermorel (Lokad CEO and founder) discusses the origins of, and motivations for, his new book: Introduction to Supply Chain.

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.