MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in transportation and supply chain
solutions, today announced that Bill Anderson, Group Director of Global
Security, has been named by Security magazine as one of the
industry’s Most Influential security executives. Mr. Anderson was
honored with this recognition because of his role as a thought leader
who has elevated public discussion around collaboration between
government agencies and the private sector to improve supply chain
security. He is featured in the August 2011 issue of Security
magazine.
Each year, Security magazine honors top security executives,
public servants and industry association executives who positively
affect the security industry, their organization, their colleagues,
peers and the general public. Criteria include:
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Security industry impact over the span of their career;
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Impact and influence on the profession of security;
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Business impact on one or more corporations, organizations or agencies;
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Influence of impact on policy, regulations or legislation; and
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Technology and commercial security industry impact.
Nominations are received each spring, and the magazine's editorial
staff, with assistance from its editorial advisory board and the
Security Executive Council, evaluates and then selects the honorees to
be included in the magazine’s Most Influential feature. For additional
information on the Most Influential report, please visit www.securitymagazine.com.
“Through improved relationships and collaboration with international
government security agencies and critical business partners, Ryder has
established itself as an industry leader in transportation and supply
chain security,” stated Sanford Hodes, Vice President of Safety, Health
& Security for Ryder. “Bill has not only helped ensure high security
standards at our operations and for the customers we serve, but has led
the effort to share best practices with industry partners and government
regulators to improve overall security for the supply chain and
transportation industry.”
Mr. Anderson has led the development of Ryder’s layered security
approach that includes hardened infrastructure; robust security systems;
stringent, procedural compliance; expert security personnel; and senior
level management oversight and accountability. His global security team
proactively identifies and implements measures to reduce theft and
losses; improves supply chain security; develops, communicates and
audits security programs at Ryder facilities; communicates specific
guidelines for the protection of company physical, personal and
intellectual assets; oversees all investigations initiated by Ryder; and
provides crisis management training, support and response. Anderson’s
approach to enhancing enterprise security is to drive accountability at
the operational level while providing the training, tools, processes and
support to execute an effective security program. He has influenced
Ryder’s security culture by proving that having strong security
processes and programs ultimately provide businesses with a competitive
advantage that allows them to prevent loss and accelerate recovery.
Ryder is certified as Third Party Logistics Providers (3PL) in the
Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) for its supply
chain operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia, and is also
certified in the Canada Partners in Protection (PIP) program for
operations in Canada.
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 a top third party logistics provider and included Ryder in its 2010
and 2011 “Green Supply Chain Partners” listing. Ryder also ranked 114
out of the top 500 U.S. companies and sixth in its industry sector in
the 2010 Newsweek Green Rankings. In addition, 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.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.