Videos – Service Logic
Escalating energy costs and growing environmental awareness brings the conversation around the effective management and maintenance of commercial buildings to a critical head. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, the lifeblood of any commercial building, consume roughly 29% of total U.S. end-use energy. A poorly functioning HVAC system can create an unpalatable environment,…
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A Rewarding Career Awaits in the HVAC Industry. Just ask Frank Riley.
In today’s rapidly changing world, the aging workforce in technical and trade careers, including the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry, is a significant challenge. With advancements in energy management and new HVAC systems hitting the market every year, the need for young, skilled workers is more pressing than ever. However, attracting this…
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Mechanical Solutions That Build Efficiency and Sustainability. An Overview of HuckeStein Mechanical
Mechanical solutions covering everything for nationwide commercial HVAC needs is something Huckestein Mechanical, A Service Logic Company, is all about. Since James E. Huckestein expanded the C.L. Fallon Corporation in 1978 to include mechanical contracting and a complete HVAC solution ten years later, Huckestein remains the respected name in mechanical solutions. This reputation continues…
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PSR Mechanical’s David Parks Shines a Light on a Rewarding HVAC Industry Career.
In today’s evolving job market, an increasingly powerful narrative is emerging about the value of skilled trades, especially an HVAC industry career. Skilled trades is a growing industry with positions to fill. By 2028, more than 3 million estimated jobs will be available. These market conditions make for a perfect opportunity for young career…
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Do You Have a Future in HVAC?
Do you have a future in HVAC? The demand for skilled trades is rising, with HVAC at the forefront of the growing job market. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 5% growth rate in HVAC employment from 2021 to 2031. With a significant portion of the current workforce nearing retirement age, there’s…
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Service Logic Offers Solutions for Air Quality Improvement
The global pandemic generated new health and safety conversations about air quality improvement. Studies have shown that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air, leading to a heightened risk of various health issues, including respiratory diseases and allergies. Although the world is no longer in a pandemic, concerns…
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Handling Chiller Repairs and Rebuilds With a Trusted Service Provider
When it’s time for chiller repairs or a rebuild, that situation requires immediate resolution from the facilities manager. Does that mean a potentially time-consuming wait for the manufacturer to provide a solution? It doesn’t have to be. The team at NAC Mechanical discussed chiller repairs and maintenance and addressed the need to go straight…
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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…
