Conor Doherty | Director of Communication & Marketing | Lokad

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From Data to Decisions: Quantitative Supply Chain and the Power of Mechanical Sympathy

April 7, 2025

Quantitative supply chain approaches are transforming traditional decision-making, turning data into financially optimized strategies. Discover the power of probabilistic forecasting, AI technologies and the concept of "mechanical sympathy" that can help businesses leave less money on the table and make smarter supply chain decisions.

Tyler Fussner

Conor Doherty, Director of Communication & Marketing at Lokad, reveals how quantitative supply chain approaches are transforming traditional decision-making, turning complex data into financially optimized strategies. Discover the power of probabilistic forecasting, AI technologies and the critical concept of "mechanical sympathy" that can help businesses leave less money on the table and make smarter, more precise supply chain decisions. Whether you're running a small bakery or managing a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, this conversation will challenge your understanding of supply chain management and offer insights into the future of strategic resource allocation.

About the Author

Tyler Fussner | Managing Editor - Community Manager | Supply Chain Connect

Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Community Manager at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at Endeavor Business Media.

Previously, Fussner served as the Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. As part of Endeavor's Commercial Vehicle Group, his work has been published in FleetOwner magazine, as well as Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, and Trailer-Body Builders.

Fussner's May 2022 print feature 'The dawn of hydrogen trucks' was named the best single technology article in B2B by the judges of the 2022 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Fussner was also awarded Silver in the Technical Article category for the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) 2021 Tabbie Awards.

Fussner previously served as Assistant Editor for Endeavor's Transportation Group on the PTEN, Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com brands.

Fussner studied professional writing and publishing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experience in shop operations, is a Michelin Certified Tire Technician, and a Michelin Certified Tire Salesperson.