MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it is a gold sponsor of the 49th
Wharton Global Forum. The Forum, which provides leaders from
industry, government, and academia with opportunities to learn from and
interact with the best minds in business, will be held at the
InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Fla., from March 9 - 11. Ryder Chairman
and CEO/University of Pennsylvania Wharton School alumnus Robert Sanchez
will also be a keynote speaker.
Mr. Sanchez, who earned his MBA from Wharton with a concentration in
Finance and Strategic Management, will deliver a presentation on the
“Next Wave of Disruption in the Logistics Industry” on Saturday, March
11 at 9:30 a.m. He will discuss the macro trends and industry disruptors
that are affecting the way businesses are operating their commercial
fleets and supply chains today.
Over the course of two decades at Ryder, Mr. Sanchez has held many
senior executive leadership roles in all aspects of Ryder’s business,
including its Fleet Management Solutions and Supply Chain Solutions
segments.
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
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"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.