Simon Ve´ ronneau is a Ph.D. Candidate (ABD) and a Lecturer in Logistics and Opera- tions Management at HEC Montre´ al. He previously obtained an M.Sc. degree in Transport Management from the University of Antwerp. His research focuses on complex global supply chains, critical operations management, and transport man- agement. He is a licensed senior navigation officer with work experience in the Canadian Coast Guard, cruise ships, and merchant ships.