MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
transportation and supply
chain management solutions, today announced it will be the premier
sponsor of the 15th annual Automotive
Logistics Global Conference, taking place September 16-18, 2014, at
the MGM Grand in Detroit, Mich. Tom Kroswek, Ryder Senior Director of
Supply Chain Excellence, and Bradley Scroggin, Ryder Group Director of
Customer Logistics for Automotive, will both present at the conference.
Mr. Kroswek will offer a presentation at a forum titled, “Special
Aftersales and Service Parts – Supply Chain,” which will spotlight the
logistics services supporting that particular customer facing sector.
Mr. Scroggin will be a part of a senior panel of Tier 1 suppliers and
service providers, who will discuss the future of supplier logistics
supporting Mexico’s automotive assembly plant growth.
The two-day conference is a valuable meeting place for OEMs, Tier 1
suppliers, and logistics service providers of all types, offering
networking, discussions, and learning in a business/social environment.
Conference sessions will explore various topics such as e-Logistics,
Changing Packing Requirements, and Supplier’s Supply Chain in Mexico.
Ryder, which has served the automotive industry for over 40 years, has
been the premier sponsor of the Automotive Logistics Global Conference
since its inception in 2000. The event is a great opportunity for Ryder
leaders to network with executives in the automotive industry and to
further innovate the company’s robust automotive supply chain solutions.
Ryder is the largest automotive lead logistics provider supporting OEM
and Tier 1 assembly plants in North America, doing business for the top
three automotive companies in the United States.
In addition to Mr. Kroswek and Mr. Scroggin, the following Ryder
executives will be in attendance: Dick Jennings, Senior Vice President
and General Manager of Supply Chain Solutions; Darcee Scavone, Vice
President and General Manager of Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrials
operations; Gary Allen, Vice President Supply Chain Excellence; Jeff
Kosloski, Group Director of Automotive Logistics; and David Walby, Group
Director of Sales and Marketing for Supply Chain Solutions.
“The Automotive Logistics Global Conference provides Ryder with
countless opportunities to network and collaborate with other heavy
hitters in the industry,” said Darcee Scavone, Ryder Vice President and
General Manager of Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrials operations.
“It gives us great pride to be a part of such a beneficial conference
year after year.”
Ryder Supply Chain Solutions is an end-to-end supply chain partner with
more than 80 years of experience helping customers in the United States,
Canada, Mexico, and Asia transform their supply chains by delivering the
best in operational execution. Ryder provides a full range of services,
from optimizing day-to-day logistics operations to synchronizing the
supply of parts and finished goods with customer demand.
For more information on the Automotive Logistics Global Conference,
visit http://www.automotivelogisticsmagazine.com/events/global-conference/2014-conference/overview.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet 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 green supply chain partner. 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 Disaster Responder
Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and
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Source: Ryder System, Inc.