This past week I had the pleasure of visiting with a supply chain leader and CEO of VICS (Voluntary Inter-industry Commerce Solutions), Joe Andraski.  I asked Mr. Andraski, "What is the most game changing new supply chain technology on the market today?"   His reply may potentially take 25% of the tractor trailers off the road.  Imagine the impact that will have on the environment, oil consumption, road safety and maintenance, not to mention cost efficiencies.  The new program and collaborative platform is called Empty Miles, and has been put together by VICS, GS1 US and Canada.

Last week a Fortune article by Editor Shawn Tully, suggested an American VAT is the inevitable fix to the deficit.  Article here.   He quotes White House budget chief Peter Orszag, who confirmed that it is seriously considered by policy makers.  What this means to you, and any business that manufactures, distributes, or sells a product in the United States; new compliance to complex electronic supply chain documents.  The VAT electronic documents are called many things internationally but most commonly referred to as e-Invoices.  The GTBP interviewed industry expert, Jason Bruce Jones, VP of Crossgate Inc, to find out what might be in store and how painful implementation will be for businesses.