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 spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .