Ryder’s Best-in-Class Supply Chain Execution Recognized in Food and
Beverage Industry
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and
supply chain management solutions, today announced it has been named one
of 2014’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers by Food
Logistics. The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers serves as
a resource directory of third-party logistics and cold storage providers
whose products and services are critical for companies in the global
food and beverage supply chain. “Food and beverage companies rely on
Ryder’s decades of experience in transportation and logistics to help
them deliver great customer service, compete more effectively, and focus
on their core business,” said Darin Cooprider, Vice President and
General Manager of Consumer Packaged Goods for Ryder Supply Chain
Solutions. “We are proud to be recognized by Food Logistics as an
industry leader.”
Ryder combines a full menu of solutions ranging from source to shelf,
including contract packing and labeling, distribution and inventory
management, safety, sustainability and dedicated transportation, with
deep industry-specific expertise gained from serving thousands of food
and beverage companies. With Ryder as a trusted partner, companies can
access Ryder’s vast network of vehicles, maintenance facilities with
expert refrigeration technicians, and temperature-controlled warehousing
space, along with the latest in tracking technologies and best-in-class
safety processes.
Ryder’s LEAN culture helps businesses to achieve peak performance,
increase profitability and efficiency – all while improving quality.
Operating more than 235 facilities with over 35 million square feet of
warehouse space, including 3.4 million square feet of refrigerated or
frozen storage, as well as dedicated or multi-client sites, Ryder offers
flexible solutions – no matter how challenging or diverse a company’s
needs may be. Ryder’s food safety specialists reinforce the company’s
commitment to food safety at every food storage facility. For more than
20 years, third-party agencies have audited our facilities ensuring they
meet or exceed FMSA and other applicable food safety standards.
“Our growing list of 3PLs and cold storage providers indicates how
important these two segments are to the food industry and the level of
expertise and services required to support today’s growers and
processors, shippers, and grocery retailers,” noted Lara L. Sowinski,
editor-in-chief for Food Logistics. “Assuring a safe and secure
global food supply chain is paramount. In addition, reducing food waste,
managing fuel and energy costs, and responding to new demands related to
omnichannel retailing are just some of the expectations the food
industry has of their 3PL and cold storage providers.”
Earlier this year, Food Logistics also named Ryder one of
2014’s Top Green Providers. The Top Green Providers
focuses on sustainability in the global food supply chain with profiles
of companies who are exceeding industry standards in their sector. This
year’s list includes food producers and manufacturers, 3PLs and
transportation and logistics providers, equipment manufacturers, and
others whose products and services are driving sustainability from farm
to fork.
Companies on this year’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers
list will be profiled in the August 2014 issue of Food Logistics
and www.foodlogistics.com.
About Food Logistics
Food Logistics is published by Cygnus Business Media, a leading
diversified business-to-business media company. The publication serves
the information needs of executives involved in various aspects of the
global food and beverage supply chain. Through our print and online
products, we provide news, trends, and best practices that help more
than 24,000+ grocery and foodservice suppliers, distributors, and
retailers make better business decisions. Visit us online at www.foodlogistics.com.
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 included Ryder
in its “Green Partners” listing for five years in a row, and Newsweek has
included Ryder for three years in a row in its ranking of the top 500
green U.S. companies. Ryder is a charter member of the NGV Fleet Forum
and a member of the Department of Energy’s National Clean Fleets
partnership. Ryder is also a recipient of the 2011 NGV Achievement Award
and has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in the
Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index. A member of the American Red Cross
Disaster Responder Program, Ryder is proud to support national and local
disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com
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Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
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subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly,
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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.