Mission

Reduce Empty Miles to increase capacity, cost effectively, in an ever increasing constrained motor carrier industry; to be more competitive at retail. Motor carrier industry is 10 to 30 percent ineffective.

Benefits

• Reduced operating expenses
• Improved driver productivity
• Reduce congestion
• More frequent store deliveries
• More efficient use of highway infrastructure
• Positive impact on the environment/sustainability

October 2007 Update:

We are trying to determine if there is a need for a working group, i.e. AHMA, FMI, CSCMP.

Next steps

• Create Burning Platform
• Develop model
• Find Early Adopters
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Develop Enablers, to include trust, change management, Collaborative organization, gain sharing
• Engage/enlist support of senior leadership

Interested parties should contact Joe Andraski, President & CEO, VICS at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .