SupplyChainBrain Names Ryder a Great Supply Chain Partner 13 Years in a Row

August 6, 2015 | By Business Wire News

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Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, announced today it has been selected by SupplyChainBrain as a “Great Supply Chain Partner” for the 13^th consecutive year. The 100 Great Supply Chain Partners highlights a select list of companies whose solutions and services have been so impressive that their customers took the time to write and let SupplyChainBrain know.

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The list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners is the result of a six-month online poll in which supply chain professionals were asked to nominate vendors and service providers whose solutions have made a significant impact on their company’s efficiency, customer service, and overall supply chain performance.

“It is extremely gratifying to know that our customers are taking the time to nominate us year after year, and it is a true testament to the value we are delivering to them on a daily basis,” said Steve Sensing, President of Global Supply Chain Solutions, Ryder. “We are constantly working with them to identify solutions that further streamline their supply chain operations and which ultimately drive continuous improvement.”

The Ryder Supply Chain Solutions business segment offers a broad range of innovative services for companies in targeted industries designed to optimize day-to-day logistics operations and synchronize the supply of parts and finished goods with customer demand. Solutions are strategically engineered to address customer requirements, and include lead logistics management, warehousing, transportation management, packaging, and other value-added services. Ryder distinguishes itself through its deep industry knowledge, commitment to lean guiding principles, and providing the best execution.

“Each year, our list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners features a select group of companies whose customers are recognizing them for providing outstanding solutions and services,” said Brad Berger, Publisher, SupplyChainBrain. “This year, we received nominations for literally hundreds of solutions providers in every aspect of supply chain management.”

Ryder will appear in the 2015 July/August issue of SupplyChainBrain magazine as a celebrated member of this year’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners.

About SupplyChainBrain (www.supplychainbrain.com)

SupplyChainBrain, the world’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resource, is accessed year round through a wide range of ever evolving multi-media formats by hundreds of thousands of senior level industry executives. In addition to addressing the fundamental principles of supply-chain management, SupplyChainBrain identifies emerging trends, technologies and best practices, forward thinking ideas and cutting-edge solutions ~ and continues to write and report about these as they evolve and mature.

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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