Leading Trade Magazine Recognizes Ryder for Best-in-Class Supply
Chain Execution
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 been named an Inbound
Logistics Top Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Provider for 2017. Inbound
Logistics editors have selected 100 3PL providers whose products and
services are critical for companies in various global supply chain
industries.
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“Ryder is trusted to operate behind the scenes in support of some of the
best-run supply chains in the world with world-class execution and
innovative solutions across North America,” said Ryder President of
Global Supply Chain Solutions, Steve Sensing. “We are proud to be
recognized by Inbound Logistics for our commitment to meet its readers'
unique supply chain and logistics needs with our specialized offering
consisting of experienced people, deep industry expertise, and LEAN
operating systems.”
Inbound Logistics' Top 100 3PL Providers list serves as a
qualitative assessment of service providers that the publication’s
editors feel are best equipped to meet and surpass readers’ evolving
outsourcing needs. Each year, Inbound Logistics editors
select the best logistics solutions providers by carefully evaluating
submitted information, conducting personal interviews and online
research, and comparing that data to their readers’ burgeoning global
supply chain and logistics challenges. Inbound Logistics editors
selected this year's class of Top 100 3PLs from a pool of more than 300
companies. The recognized service providers are companies that, in the
opinion of Inbound Logistics editors, offer the diverse
operational capabilities and experience to meet readers' unique supply
chain and logistics needs.
“When choosing the 2017 Top 100 3PL Providers, Inbound Logistics editors
looked for providers demonstrating excellence in optimizing
transportation and logistics operations, as well as transformative
solutions that drive integration across internal and external business
processes,” said Inbound Logistics Editor, Felecia Stratton.
“Ryder was selected because its solutions solve specific logistics
challenges and improve processes, and create a ripple effect of
efficiencies across the entire value chain. Inbound Logistics is proud
to honor Ryder for innovative solutions empowering logistics and supply
chain excellence in 2017.”
Ryder Supply
Chain Solutions optimizes logistics networks to make them more
responsive and able to be leveraged as a competitive advantage.
Globally-recognized brands in the automotive, consumer goods, food and
beverage, healthcare, industrial, oil and gas, technology, and retail
industries rely on Ryder’s leading technologies and world-class
logistics engineers to help them deliver the goods that consumers use
every day. Ryder’s LEAN culture helps businesses achieve peak
performance and increase profitability and efficiency – all while
improving quality. Operating 189 facilities with 44 million square feet
of warehouse space, Ryder offers flexible solutions as well as
end-to-end visibility – no matter how challenging or diverse the storage
and distribution needs may be. Ryder currently provides comprehensive
logistics and supply chain management solutions to companies with
operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and Singapore, and
also contracts with more than 2,100 providers of all modes of
transportation in the markets it serves.
The Company, founded in 1933, operates behind the scenes, managing
critical transportation and logistics functions for more than 50,000
customers, representing many of the world’s best-known brands. Ryder
employs 34,500 people and manages a fleet of 234,100 commercial vehicles.
Earlier this year, Inbound Logistics also named Ryder one of its
“Green Supply Chain Partners” for the ninth consecutive year. The
magazine selects “Green Supply Chain Partners” that demonstrate deep
commitment to green initiatives in transportation and supply chain
sustainability. Ryder was recognized this year for its leadership in
offering advanced vehicle technologies, demonstrating a proven ability
to provide customers with the most flexibility, choice, and control in
fleet management, as well as innovative solutions to promote
sustainability.
Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PL Providers are featured in the
magazine’s July 2017 issue, as well as online at http://resources.inboundlogistics.com/digital/Top_100_3PL_Digital_0717.pdf.
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
S&P MidCap 400® 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
information, visit www.ryder.com,
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About Inbound Logistics
Inbound Logistics the leading trade publication targeted toward business
logistics and supply chain managers. Inbound Logistics’ mission is to
help companies of all sizes better manage corporate resources by
speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure, and
better matching demand signals to supply lines. More information is
available at www.inboundlogistics.com.
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.