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What is Jon W. Hansen’s description of the learning loopback process for self-learning algorithms? (Post 2 of 3 Today)

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supplier performance, tariff costs) to optimize decisions. Agents update their models to favor successful strategies, aligning with Hansens agility focus (2014 post,). Adaptation (Optimization): Process: Agents continuously adapt to new data (e.g., kg savings, and optimize for Colombias $3.20/kg cosmetics suppliers $0.32/unit

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Are Black Swan Events Real Or Are They A Product Of Hindsight

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Patterns repeat , especially when traced across supply chains, political risk, economic policy, and procurement cycles. Why / Why Not COVID-19 Pandemic (2020) Partially Predictable (Gray Swan) SARS, MERS, and H1N1 had already exposed vulnerabilities in global health supply chains and just-in-time logistics.