MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial
fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that Ryder will be the Premier
Sponsor of the Supply Chain Conference of Automotive Logistics in
the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Ga., from May 17-19. Additionally,
Ryder executives Darcee Scavone, Brandon Brissette, and Juan Calvillo
will each present at conference sessions held on Thursday, May 19.
Ms. Scavone, Ryder’s Vice President and General Manager of Automotive,
Aerospace & Industrial Operations, will participate in a panel titled
“Question Time,” which will discuss the major themes to emerge from the
conference and identify future actions for the development of the North
American Automotive Supply Chain industry. Mr. Brissette, Ryder’s
Director of Business Development, will lead a think tank focused on the
topic of aftermarket logistics, where attendees will have the
opportunity to speak directly with key industry figures through a
practical, interactive discussion that encourages idea sharing and the
development of real business strategies. Mr. Calvillo, Ryder Mexico’s
Supply Chain Excellence Director, will present at the conference’s
“Linking North America” session, where he will discuss the importance of
supply chains now involving Canada and Mexico, in addition to the
Midwestern U.S.
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. To
learn more about Ryder’s automotive supply chain solutions capabilities,
click here.
As part of Automotive Logistics’ series of events, The Supply
Chain Conference provides attendees with the benefits of new contacts,
new intelligence, and a sharp focus on the supply chains of parts – for
both production and in the aftermarket. To register to attend, 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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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.