

Every episode of Real Talks by River Logic will feature technology and business leaders discussing the future of the value chain, exploring topics such as sustainability, circular economy, and business continuity planning.
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Cost Model within a Digital Planning Twin
According to Aaron Berg, VP of River Logic Strategy, the Digital Planning Twin, specifically within River Logic’s system, is distinguished by its meticulous cost modeling approach. In crafting a comprehensive plan for production volume, a key concern is predicting the resultant financial outcomes. This necessitates a detailed breakdown of costs into their essential drivers…
What is a Digital Planning Twin?
According to Aaron Berg, River Logic’s VP of Strategy, a Digital Planning Twin is essentially a comprehensive model that encapsulates the entire value chain of a business. Within this model, intricate details about the capabilities and constraints of the business are defined, spanning from manufacturing options to operational capacities. The core essence of this…
Creating the Value Proposition for Sustainability
Creating a value proposition for sustainability means more than crafting a statement; it’s a commitment to change from the top down. Are businesses effectively aligning sustainability initiatives with their core value chains to optimize operations and contribute to a sustainable future? In the fast-evolving landscape of modern businesses, sustainability has emerged as a critical…
Features of a Digital Planning Twin
River Logic’s VP of Strategy, Aaron Berg, discusses the beneficial features of their own Digital Planning Twin. Digital Planning Twins offer a comprehensive view of business operations, combining high fidelity representations of the value chain, including both operational and financial components. The consideration of financial impacts and profitability is a crucial aspect, guiding strategic…
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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…
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…
Ask Better Questions. Get Smarter Answers. VCO in Action
Aaron Berg illustrates how River Logic’s value chain optimization (VCO) solution transforms strategic decision-making—from plant closures to market expansion. Instead of waiting weeks for spreadsheet-driven analysis, leaders can now simulate complex what-if scenarios in real time. Whether evaluating new customer opportunities or restructuring operations, VCO delivers fast, financially grounded answers that align with both growth…
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…
Creating the Value Proposition for Sustainability
Creating a value proposition for sustainability means more than crafting a statement; it’s a commitment to change from the top down. Are businesses effectively aligning sustainability initiatives with their core value chains to optimize operations and contribute to a sustainable future? In the fast-evolving landscape of modern businesses, sustainability has emerged as a critical…
Features of a Digital Planning Twin
River Logic’s VP of Strategy, Aaron Berg, discusses the beneficial features of their own Digital Planning Twin. Digital Planning Twins offer a comprehensive view of business operations, combining high fidelity representations of the value chain, including both operational and financial components. The consideration of financial impacts and profitability is a crucial aspect, guiding strategic…
How Eco Material Technologies is Solving Business Problems with River Logic’s Platform
As businesses face rapid changes in the industry landscape, the significance of network optimization and data-driven decisions has become paramount. In today’s volatile market, companies seek innovative solutions to maximize growth, optimize margins, and identify new market opportunities. Eco Material Technologies, a rising force in the materials industry, shares their transformation journey driven by…
Infrastructure Strategy & Capacity Planning
On this live installment of Real Talks by River Logic, Camilo Orbegozo, RiverLogic’s Director of Solution Design, gave a presentation and live demo of River Logic’s end-to-end analytic platform. The demonstration showed how the platform can be used for infrastructure strategy and capacity planning in the building materials industry. The dataset used was a…
Are You Ready to Learn How to Transform Your Supply Chain?
Supply chain management is a critical aspect of business as it allows manufacturers to make enough products to meet market demand. It is essential as it reduces excess inventory and the cost of storing products. Effective supply chain management ultimately improves customer satisfaction, reduces business costs and optimizes profit. When operating cost decreases without affecting…
Who is River Logic
With the shortages caused by COVID-19, you have likely heard about and know what a supply chain is. But what about a value chain? A supply chain is typically more of the parts and materials location of manufacturing, and transportation of a product, whereas the value chain incorporates product design, R&D, advertising, and marketing, according…
Forecasting the Impact of Economic Disruptions in 2023 & 2024
With the shortages caused by COVID-19, you have likely heard about and know what a supply chain is. But what about a value chain? A supply chain is typically more of the parts and materials location of manufacturing and transportation of a product, whereas the value chain incorporates product design, R&D, advertising, and marketing,…
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Cost Model within a Digital Planning Twin
According to Aaron Berg, VP of River Logic Strategy, the Digital Planning Twin, specifically within River Logic’s system, is distinguished by its meticulous cost modeling approach. In crafting a comprehensive plan for production volume, a key concern is predicting the resultant financial outcomes. This necessitates a detailed breakdown of costs into their essential drivers…
What is a Digital Planning Twin?
According to Aaron Berg, River Logic’s VP of Strategy, a Digital Planning Twin is essentially a comprehensive model that encapsulates the entire value chain of a business. Within this model, intricate details about the capabilities and constraints of the business are defined, spanning from manufacturing options to operational capacities. The core essence of this…
Features of a Digital Planning Twin
River Logic’s VP of Strategy, Aaron Berg, discusses the beneficial features of their own Digital Planning Twin. Digital Planning Twins offer a comprehensive view of business operations, combining high fidelity representations of the value chain, including both operational and financial components. The consideration of financial impacts and profitability is a crucial aspect, guiding strategic…
How River Logic Empowers Companies to Discover New Markets
In today’s dynamic business landscape, finding new markets is crucial. We interviewed Carlos Centurion, President at River Logic, and Terese Hunwick, Supply Chain Vice President at Eco Material Technologies, to explore their streamlined approach. Technology and data analytics enable high-level market studies, gauging the impact of entry. According to Carlos Centurion, the process has…
How Financial Leaders Embrace Predictive Models and What-If Scenarios
In today’s volatile business landscape, finance leaders are continuously seeking innovative strategies to navigate uncertainty and make informed decisions. Carlos Centurion, the President of River Logic, sat down with Supply Chain Vice President at Eco Material Technologies, Terese Hunwick, to uncover how they have utilized eco-material and digital twin technology to support robust what-if…
Transform Your Business with the Digital Planning Twin
On this installment of RealBites by River Logic, Vice President of Corporate Development, Philip Higginbotham, shares how businesses can leverage digital twins to help learn the profit behavior of the business and avoid unintended consequences. In today’s rapidly changing business world, companies are looking for ways to gain a competitive edge. One of the latest…
Maximizing Your Business Planning Without Data Scientists
In today’s fast-paced business world, the ability to quickly understand the impact of a scenario is critical to making informed decisions. As businesses navigate complex and ever-changing market dynamics, they need to be able to respond quickly and effectively to new challenges and opportunities. This requires access to real-time data analytics that can inform…
Leveraging Our Technology to Represent Your Business’s Unique Constraints
On this installment of Real Bites, Philip Higginbotham discusses how making assumptions in decision-making can lead to infeasibilities and errors. In today’s fast-paced business world, companies are constantly looking for ways to optimize their operations and increase efficiency. One way they do this is by utilizing technology to model their business processes, which allows them…
Unlocking the Benefits of River Logic
As businesses continue to evolve and adapt to changing consumer behaviors, the importance of data-driven decision making has never been more crucial. Companies are relying on sophisticated analytical tools like RiverLogic’s platform to help them make informed decisions that optimize their operations and enhance their bottom line. What sets RiverLogic apart from its competitors…
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Measurable Benefits and Value: Eco Material Technologies’ Success Story with River Logic
Scope of Discussion: Terese Hunwick from Eco Material Technologies sheds light on their productive partnership with the River Logic team, reflecting how it has revolutionized their supply chain decision-making process. The episode dives into the value of having a supportive and knowledgeable partner, enabling real-time issue resolution and optimizing operational efficiency and the Eco Material…
Past Real Talks Broadcasts
Infrastructure Strategy & Capacity Planning
On this live installment of Real Talks by River Logic, Camilo Orbegozo, RiverLogic’s Director of Solution Design, gave a presentation and live demo of River Logic’s end-to-end analytic platform. The demonstration showed how the platform can be used for infrastructure strategy and capacity planning in the building materials industry. The dataset used was a…
Are You Ready to Learn How to Transform Your Supply Chain?
Supply chain management is a critical aspect of business as it allows manufacturers to make enough products to meet market demand. It is essential as it reduces excess inventory and the cost of storing products. Effective supply chain management ultimately improves customer satisfaction, reduces business costs and optimizes profit. When operating cost decreases without affecting…