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 jandraski@vics.org.