Ryder Supply Chain Solutions Fact Sheet
Supply Chain Solutions (SCS)
Ryder’s Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) 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, Ryder Dedicated, 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.
Solutions by Industry
Every industry faces its own unique supply chain challenges. That’s where Ryder’s proven
expertise in key industries can help. Drawing on years of experience and standard solution sets
that are scalable and repeatable across companies in the same market, Ryder can optimize a
solution to the needs of any business. Ryder’s SCS business supports customers principally in
the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia.
Automotive/Aerospace/Industrial:
 As the automotive industry’s largest lead logistics provider, Ryder can help any business
optimize its assembly operations, boost efficiency and lower supply chain costs.
 In the aerospace and defense industry, Ryder offers the scale, just-in-time capabilities and
assembly line-side delivery solutions companies need to optimize their supply chain.
 With decades of experience, Ryder helps some of the world’s leading manufacturers
streamline operations, meet financial goals and boost quality.
Consumer Packaged Goods:
 With vast scale and proven leadership, Ryder helps fast-moving consumer goods companies
boost performance and keep up with shifting market and retailer requirements.
 Ryder has served the world’s largest food & beverage companies for nearly 80 years. Today,
Ryder can help businesses optimize supply chain efficiencies to drive better performance
with customers and retailers.
Retail:
 When big-name retailers need help optimizing transportation and distribution networks,
they turn to Ryder, a leader in Direct-to-Store Delivery (DSD). Ryder helps them streamline
global sourcing, speed products to market, reduce costs and drive growth.
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Technology and Healthcare:
 Speed to market, retailer compliance, shipping visibility and product security are critical to
success for hi-tech supply chains. That’s why some of the world’s leading technology
manufacturers rely on Ryder to optimize complex distribution channels.
 In the challenging healthcare industry, an efficient supply chain is the differentiator in
meeting rigorous standards for positive patient outcomes. Ryder provides multi-channel
distribution, specialized trucks and equipment, product customization, supply chain
optimization and manufacturing support for the healthcare industry.
Solutions by Capability
Today, companies are focusing on strategic renewal, searching for creative solutions to reduce
costs, raise the bar on customer service, manage risk and increase efficiency. With a highperforming supply chain, functions are executed with precision and reliability. Companies can
deliver faster, work smarter, enter profitable new markets, and compete on a global scale.
Integrated Logistics
Supply chains are more complex than ever. Competition is intense. Consumers are demanding
more. As a result, driving efficiency has become a critical priority. That’s when outsourcing noncore activities like logistics makes smart business sense. It provides a unique opportunity to
improve customer service, control costs and streamline operations. Ryder’s Integrated
Logistics solutions include:
 Control Tower: With Ryder's Control Tower solution, companies can dynamically plan and
adjust product movement and drive efficiencies with a full range of services.
 Network Design: Let Ryder determine the optimal number, location and function of logistics
facilities and transportation modes.
 Origin/Destination Services: With Ryder’s purchase order management, consolidation and
value-added services, Ryder can help businesses speed goods to market with the visibility
and cost controls they need.
 Inbound Manufacturing Materials Management: This solution harnesses LEAN practices
and Ryder’s expertise in logistics and product flow management to keep assembly lines
running smoothly. Ryder helps design and engineer a state-of-the-art inbound product flow
that gives companies the flexibility to enhance or implement Just-in-Time (JIT)
manufacturing.
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Warehousing & Distribution
Ryder offers a comprehensive suite of distribution management services, from locating the
optimal site for distribution centers, designing a layout and set up processes, equipment and
visibility tools; to hiring and training staff to ensure that goods flow smoothly and inventory
arrives when and where it’s needed and in the exact quantity needed.
 Cross Docking: Keep products flowing with a cross docking solution that moves them
directly from receiving to shipping areas to reduce distribution costs and delivery times.
 Reverse Logistics: Recover asset value from returns and repairs with a Reverse Logistics
solution that integrates into any supply chain strategy to streamline returns processing.
 Value-added Services: With Ryder’s value-added services, businesses can customize
products and packages closer to the point of delivery and respond to fast-changing market
and customer requirements.
 Distribution Management: From staff hiring and training to inventory management,
packaging, value-added services, reverse logistics and co-located warehouse facilities, Ryder
offers a suite of services to support any distribution management needs.
Transportation
Whether it’s mapping routes, managing freight bills or optimizing loads, Ryder’s Transportation
Management solutions deliver the improved visibility, control and speed to market any
businesses’ needs.
 Transportation Management: Annually, Ryder manages $5.0 billion in freight spend and
nine million shipments through five global control towers and a network of 1,700 carriers.
From planning, procurement and execution to management of your transportation
network, Ryder can help reduce transportation costs and improve service levels.
 Cross Border Services: Ryder helps customers streamline the flow of products from
manufacturing and distribution facilities in Mexico to final destinations across North
America.
 Freight Brokerage: With less exposure to freight loss or damage, dependable on-time pickup
and delivery, express rate quotes and access to 8,000 for-hire carriers and a nationwide
network of quality Ryder fleets, businesses can turn freight management over to Ryder and
focus on what they do best: run their business.
For information, visit http://ryder.com/supply-chain.aspx
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