Logistics Today recently released an article detailing statements made by Anne Ferro, the head of the FMCSA.  Ms. Ferro delivered a speech for the National Industrial Transportation League with criticism towards the shipper community asking for them to recognize the work performed by the transportation industry.

Promoting safe driving practices along with all parties engaged in a collaborative spirit is a recipe for streamlining the supply chain and eliminating bottle necks.

During our recent summer safety meeting, KANE announced that we are actively working towards implementation of CSA 2010 by November 2010.

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Shippers Are Wasting Truckers’ Time

In a cluttered playing field, one direction 3PL organizations are exploring is toward technology to deliver a competitive advantage.  It appears that the WMS (warehouse management system) market is also chock-full of companies wanting to carve out their piece of the industry pie.

DC Velocity released an interesting article expressing their opinion on the future state of WMS companies.

Something to think about if you’re either evaluating for partnership or working with a current WMS.

Want to Reduce Chargeback Fines?  Get Personal With Your Customer.

This month’s newsletter topic is courtesy of Bill Jozefowicz, VP Regional Operations for Kane Is Able.

VICS (Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions) introduced a program called Empty Miles to address this issue.  The new service helps reduce empty trailers and carbon footprint by enabling supply chain collaboration on route planning.

“Collaboration is the solution,” says Chris Kane, Chief Customer Strategy Officer for Kane Is Able.  “We’ve been a member of VICS for years and we’re excited to join this program as well.  It’s a win for all involved—reduced emissions, fuel and labor savings, and increased asset utilization.  People know where the empty miles are, it’s a matter of getting companies together to drive real change.”

The Empty Miles program is a low cost collaborative solution providing visibility to shippers and carriers by identifying potential opportunities to reduce empty backhaul capacity.  It is a web based service to match carrier availability (empty miles) with transportation demand (loads) delivered through a members only internet portal.  All agreements are proprietary and not accessible to VICS.

The Empty Miles program was recently featured in a New York Times article.

Kimberly-Clark’s ‘Network of the Future’ creates supply chain efficiencies by planting 3PLs in its DCs. Single-day delivery is at 85% and volume is up 25%.

Click here to read the entire article.

The CLP designation was created by IWLA, the foremost trade association for third-party logistics companies, to set standards of excellence and promote professionalism throughout the 3PL industry.

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View March’s newsletter on CPG logistics from Kane Is Able.

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) opposes Governor Rendell’s sales tax expansion plan.  

PICPA is one of 33 organizations (IWLA included) that signed a letter distributed by the Pennsylvania Coalition Opposed to an Expanded Sales Tax (PennCOST) expressing strong opposition to the Governor’s proposal to expand Pennsylvania’s sales and use tax.  The letter was sent in early March to all members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate.

The budget proposes to add a 4% tax to warehousing services among other items. 

Enclosed is the feedback Dick Kane and Chris Kane received from Mr. Burke on their participation on the 6th: 

We received great coverage of the Governor’s lively discussion with 30 of our business executives.  I believe his message was delivered loud and clear. And we had a chance to express our concerns for our distribution services industry – a major employer here in the Northeast. 

Dick and Chris, you did an excellent job, going head to head with a Governor. He’s a great debater but I believe you made our point very well. It will also make a great story for the grandchildren. 

All the best, Austin