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 result? A more agile, more profitable enterprise equipped to optimize for growth, efficiency, and resilience.

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