Recognized for Delivering Top Performance, Quality, and Innovation
across the Supply Chain
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it was named a GM Supplier of
the Year by General Motors during GM’s 26th annual Supplier
of the Year awards ceremony, recently held in Orlando, Fla. This is the
10th time Ryder has received the award, which is reserved for
suppliers who distinguish themselves by meeting performance metrics for
quality, execution, innovation, and total enterprise cost.
“We are very proud of our long-standing relationship with GM and the
unparalleled expertise, continuous improvements, and execution we
continue to provide,” said Robert Sanchez, Ryder Chairman & CEO. “GM has
relied on Ryder’s industry-leading supply chain solutions for many
years, and we are honored to once again be named among their top
suppliers.”
Ryder is the leader in logistics solutions for the automotive
industry and has operated behind the scenes for more than 50 years,
helping the world’s top manufacturers improve speed to market and reduce
costs. The Company implemented North America’s first large scale
just-in-time supply delivery system supporting a state-of-the-art
automotive manufacturing plant, and has more than 30 years of experience
in providing aftermarket solutions that reduce transit time and total
landed cost on behalf of its customers.
GM recognized 132 of its best suppliers from 17 countries who have
consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value, or
brought new innovations to the company. Award winners represent
companies who provide products and services to General Motors in the
areas of vehicle components, supply chain and logistics, customer care
and aftersales, and indirect services.
“This is an opportunity for General Motors to honor those suppliers who
are truly the best of the best,” said Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice
president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “The automotive industry
is transforming at an incredible rate. The relationships we have with
our supply base means everything when it comes to delivering a strong
vehicle lineup today and the cutting-edge vehicles and mobility services
of tomorrow.”
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
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About General Motors Co.
General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles
in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's
largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and
joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac,
Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands.
More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar,
a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services,
can be found at http://www.gm.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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Ryder System, Inc.
Jennifer Hanlon, 305-500-4547
Jennifer_A_Hanlon@Ryder.com
or
Claudia
Panfil, 305-500-3668
Claudia_Panfil@Ryder.com
Source: Ryder System, Inc.