MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply
chain management solutions, is the Executive Sponsor of the RILA (Retail
Industry Leaders Association) Logistics Conference 2011 taking place at
the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., from
February 20 to 23, 2011. Senior level executives from Ryder Supply Chain
Solutions including Stephen
Dean, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Darin
Cooprider, Vice President, Retail, and Paul
Tay, Vice President & Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, will be on
hand to discuss a wide range of topics including Ryder’s innovative new
Source-to-Store logistics capabilities between Asia and North America.
Visit Booth 232 on February 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on
February 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Brand name retailers rely on Ryder Supply Chain Solutions to optimize
their transportation and distribution so that they have the flexibility
they need to meet shifting market demands. Ryder is a leader in Direct
Store Delivery (DSD) that achieves dramatically improved retail-shelf
fill rates translating into increased sales and profitability. Ryder’s retail
industry solutions include: Origin/Destination
Services; Distribution
Management; Value-Added
Services including primary and secondary packaging; Control
Tower; and Dedicated
Contract Carriage.
In addition to exhibiting at the event, Ryder will be hosting a cocktail
reception for conference participants in the exhibit hall the evening of
February 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
RILA’s Logistics Conference is the undisputed leading event for retail
and consumer product executives in logistics, distribution and supply
chain management. The conference brings together representatives of all
major retail and consumer product segments, along with relevant
solutions providers, to create an exceptional educational and networking
opportunity. For more information, visit http://www.rila.org/events/conferences/logistics/Pages/default.aspx.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics
and supply chain management solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE: R)
is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard
& Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized
Ryder as the top third party logistics provider and Security
magazine has named Ryder one of the top companies for security practices
in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector.
Ryder is a proud member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving
Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and
response efforts. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and
information included in this news release are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking
statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to
differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including
those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not
possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess
the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.
Ryder System, Inc.
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or
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