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USMCA Is Now on Annual Review. Here's What Every North American Supply Chain Team Needs to Do This Week.

The trade framework governing $1.6 trillion in North American commerce just entered annual review. For procurement, sourcing, and operations teams, the planning horizon changed yesterday.

Build a Supply Chain That Bounces Back

In this episode, Aaron Berg explores how River Logic’s value chain optimization platform empowers businesses to stay agile amid real-world disruptions—from global tariffs to port delays, weather events, and shifting demand. By simulating the financial and operational impact of supply chain decisions in real time, companies can rethink sourcing, pricing, and production strategies to protect…

From Tariff Shock to Strategic Advantage

In this episode, Aaron Berg reframes tariff disruptions as a strategic opportunity. With River Logic’s value chain optimization solution, companies can quickly model shifts in sourcing, manufacturing, and make-vs-buy decisions to gain a competitive edge. Whether it’s reshoring production or pivoting in response to new trade policies, VCO helps businesses react fast—and capitalize on change…

Tariffs Are Changing—Is Your Supply Chain Ready?

Aaron Berg highlights how shifting global tariffs are forcing companies to rethink their entire value chain strategies. With international production, sourcing flexibility, and layered tariff schedules, simple cost assumptions no longer cut it. River Logic’s value chain optimization platform enables leaders to model complex what-if scenarios—like staging production across borders—to find the most cost-effective, compliant…

The Mechanics of VCO: Modeling Constraints, Costs, and Markets

Aaron Berg breaks down how River Logic’s value chain optimization (VCO) engine models the full spectrum of operational and financial variables—from manufacturing constraints to supplier contracts and dynamic market conditions. Unlike traditional models that rely on static costs, VCO captures how costs evolve as decisions change—giving leaders real-time insight into the true financial impact of…

From Network Design to Profitability: Real-World VCO Use Cases

Aaron Berg dives into the practical power of value chain optimization, spotlighting real-world use cases that drive measurable impact—from network design and manufacturing strategy to strategic sourcing and customer-level profitability. He highlights how River Logic’s VCO solution enables smarter decisions around capital investments, sustainability planning, and last-mile delivery by combining operational and financial modeling. The…

What is Value Chain Optimization—and Why It Matters Now

In this episode, Aaron Berg breaks down how value chain optimization (VCO) extends beyond traditional supply chain models by integrating operational decisions with real financial impacts. He explains how VCO enables companies to rapidly simulate “what-if” scenarios—like onboarding new customers, shifting production, or adjusting sourcing contracts—while understanding profitability at every level. From strategic sourcing to…

Positioning the U.S. in the Electric Vehicle Market Requires the Development of a Domestic Supply Chain

American automakers risk losing market dominance unless the nation secures its own battery materials and manufacturing capabilities

Domestic EV Manufacturers Can Prosper with Streamlined Supply Chains and Cost-Effective Batteries

American automakers can capture mainstream EV demand by optimizing operations and sourcing battery technology more strategically