Lokad
Lokad · Paris, France · founded 2008
What it is
Lokad provides web-based predictive analytics and optimization for supply-chain decisions such as purchasing, allocation, pricing, and prioritization. Probabilistic forecasts describe possible future scenarios, and recommendations connect choices to financial impact and business objectives. The platform automates calculations for reorder quantities, multi-echelon allocation, lead-time adjustments, and repair schedules. Envision is Lokad’s supply-chain programming language for building applications that generate quantitative decisions. Data exchange is recommended through FTPS or SFTP file transfer, with push and pull options; native third-party integrations are being phased out. Lokad serves retail, aerospace, automotive, fashion, oil and gas, and manufacturing. A free trial account can be requested by email, while the reduced Envision Playground is free without registration. Production trial requests may be declined, and Playground data lacks an authentication mechanism. Pricing is on request; a managed subscription is typically a flat monthly fee based on decision type and scope, with possible usage caps and no perpetual license. Lokad says it is not ISO 27001 or SOC 2 compliant.
For and against
For
- Forecasts quantify future scenarios
- Automates replenishment calculations
- Supports multi-echelon optimization
- Free Envision Playground
- Managed subscriptions include Supply Chain Scientists
Against
- Pricing is available only on request
- Native app integrations are being phased out
- Not ISO 27001 or SOC 2 compliant
- Production trial requests may be declined
The verdict
Lokad combines probabilistic forecasting, optimization, and a dedicated programming environment for supply-chain decisions. Organizations should review its file-transfer approach, trial limits, and stated compliance position before adopting it.
Who it suits
Lokad suits supply-chain teams in industries such as retail, aerospace, automotive, fashion, oil and gas, and manufacturing. It is intended for organizations needing quantitative decisions and managed support from Supply Chain Scientists.
Plans and prices
Custom supply chain optimization subscription
Usage caps may apply · No perpetual license · Typically not charged per user
Read 29 Sep 2026 · lokad.com
On the record
- Automation
- Lokad says it automates routine supply chain calculations, including reorder quantities, multi-echelon allocations, lead-time adjustments, and repair schedules.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Company history
- Lokad says it was created in Paris in 2008.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Compliance
- Lokad states that it is not ISO 27001 or SOC 2 compliant.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Customer fit
- Lokad lists retail, aerospace, automotive, fashion, oil and gas, and manufacturing among the industries it serves.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Data integration
- The recommended integration path is file transfer over FTPS or SFTP, with push and pull options; native third-party app integrations are being phased out.docs.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Decision methods
- Its probabilistic forecasts quantify possible future scenarios, and recommendations are tied to financial impact and business objectives.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Product
- Lokad provides predictive analytics and optimization to produce supply chain decisions such as purchasing, allocation, pricing, and prioritization.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Programming environment
- Envision is Lokad’s supply-chain-focused programming language for building applications that generate quantitative decisions.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Security practices
- Lokad describes security testing that includes automated and manual methods, third-party penetration tests, a bug bounty program, and automated release management.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- For a typical managed subscription, Lokad assigns one or more Supply Chain Scientists who provide end-to-end support; support tiers are not differentiated.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Trial and free access
- A free trial account can be requested by email, and the Envision Playground is a free reduced version that does not require registration.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Trial limitation
- Lokad says it may decline requests for production trial accounts; data sent to the unauthenticated Envision Playground is not protected by an authentication mechanism.lokad.com · read 29 Sep 2026
