With ‘Sharing Logistics’, VIL will apply the principal of the sharing economy through a virtual platform to the logistical B2B market. The purpose is to develop a system in which companies can utilize each other’s unused assets and services without any pursuit of profit. In other words, the rental prize of a certain asset/service cannot exceed the made costs. The purpose is that the owner can reduce part of costs of standstill/vacancy.
VIL will start this project by mapping companies’ logistical assets and services that are not utilized during the day. The project targets logistical assets that are mostly very capital intensive, not only in purchase but also in maintenance, like forklifts, aerial platforms, meeting rooms, straddle carriers, cooled spaces, sweepers, unused warehouse spaces, safety personnel, reach stackers, terminal tractors, trainers, car parks, etc. Renting such assets is no solution as well. Too expensive, a long lease, the physical distance that is too big, the material that is not always available on the right time, not the specific kind of material, etc. These are just a few examples not to rent.
Goal
The focus of this VIL project is to achieve an efficient, finished web platform for the participating companies to contact each other in a clear and fast way and to establish a transaction. This has to be done without to much fuss and paperwork, with attention to the juridical and insurance aspect of the case.
