Ryder to Serve as Conference Sponsor & Company Subject Matter Experts
to Deliver Presentations
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it will be the premier sponsor
of the 17th annual Automotive
Logistics Global conference, which will be held September 20-22, at
the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Mich. Ryder
Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez will be a keynote speaker at the
Ryder-hosted Automotive Logistics Global gala dinner, where he will
deliver a presentation on the next wave of disruption, spotlighting the
different macro trends and industry disruptors affecting fleets and
supply chains today. Additional Ryder guest speakers will include Vice
President of Supply Chain Excellence Gary Allen and Vice President of
International Supply Chain Solutions Gene Sevilla.
The session titled “Dude, Where’s My Part,” which will be held on
September 21 at 11:15 a.m., will include a presentation from Mr. Allen
that will follow the global journey of an automotive part. The session
will also take a look at supply chain visibility, risk management, and
ways to identify and reduce waste. Mr. Sevilla will present at a session
titled “Making the Right Decisions about Mexico” on September 21 at 4
p.m. The presentation will explore the important challenges and
opportunities presented by a growing marketplace in Mexico and the
disruptive influence it has on U.S. logistics.
Ryder, which has served the automotive industry for over 40 years, is
the largest automotive lead logistics provider supporting operations of
the world’s leading OEMs and their suppliers across North America. Ryder
has been the premier sponsor of the Automotive Logistics Global
Conference since its inception in 2000.
“The Automotive Global Logistics conference truly is the ideal meeting
place for industry executives, from car makers to service providers,”
said Darcee Scavone, VP & GM of Automotive, Aerospace & Industrial
Operations, Ryder. “Ryder takes great pleasure in sponsoring the event
each year and having the opportunity to share its deep industry
knowledge and expertise, as well as gain valuable insights from others
in the automotive logistics industry.”
To register for the Automotive Global Logistics conference, click here.
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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Source: Ryder System, Inc.