MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial
fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it has earned recognition as a
Partner-level supplier for 2015 in John Deere’s Achieving Excellence
Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier
rating. Ryder was selected for the honor in recognition of its
dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as
well as its commitment to continuous improvement.
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“Ryder is extremely proud of the collaborative relationship we have
built with John Deere over the past 19 years, and honored to be
recognized as a Partner-level supplier,” said Steve Sensing, President
of Global Supply Chain Solutions, Ryder. “We continue to strive to
provide them with the best in supply chain solutions and customer
service so that they can better serve their customers and focus on their
business.”
Ryder provides John Deere’s agricultural tractor manufacturing
operations in Waterloo, Iowa, with supply chain solutions including
distribution management and dedicated transportation. Following LEAN
guiding principles, Ryder’s Distribution
Management solution helps streamline distribution networks, from
design and implementation to operations management. Under a Ryder
Dedicated Transportation Solutions agreement, the Company provides
professional drivers, specialized equipment, and engineering support.
Suppliers who participate in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program
are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including
quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength,
which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management
created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and
feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
On December 15, Ryder employees accepted the recognition during formal
ceremonies held at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock
(NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
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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
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Source: Ryder System, Inc.