Ryder Executives to Present at the Supply Chain Conference of Automotive Logistics

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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 information, visit www.ryder.com, and follow us on our Online Newsroom, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

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