Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder provides a complete array of leading-edge supply chain, warehousing, and transportation solutions for multiple industry sectors in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Services range from developing global supply chain strategies to managing and executing day-today logistics operations. Integrated solutions for optimizing and managing the flow of products, currency, and information all draw upon Ryder's expertise in supply chain management to provide its customers with a competitive advantage.

Ryder's solution development process begins with a complete supply chain assessment. An analysis of a company's entire supply chain is completed, tracing the flow of products and information from suppliers through manufacturing, distribution and final delivery. Ryder's objective is to identify opportunities in this process to better streamline and integrate its customers' unique supply chain requirements. Ryder's supply chain offering includes:

Supply Chain Solutions: The design, delivery and execution of the optimal Supply Chain for every client. Ryder applies operational expertise to an integrated set of transportation and warehousing processes, enabled by world-class technology, to deliver quantifiable value to its clients. Services include:
Lead Logistics Management: Total planning and management of logistics networks, inclusive of technology, data and provider management
Professional Services: Consulting, engineering design and operations support services tailored to meet unique planning and operations challenges
Network Design: Analysis and design of the optimal number, location and purpose of facilities as well as modes and methods of transportation

Warehousing Solutions: Inventory management activities to support manufacturing or distribution requirements on a client specific basis, or within a multi-client model. Working with its customer, Ryder designs the layout of the facility, develops the processes, deploys a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage the inventory, and provides the personnel to deliver its customer "Operational Excellence". Services include:

Order Fulfillment: Processing, inventory allocation, ordering from internal or external suppliers, scheduling and status reporting
Vendor-Managed Inventory: The management of component or raw material inventory owned by many different vendors on behalf of an Original Equipment Manufacturer
Multi-Client Facilities: Management of a facility, technology, processes and personnel leveraged across multiple clients

Value-Added Services: Ryder provides an array of value-added services. Some examples include:

• RFID
• Returns and repairs
• Configuration and testing
• Kitting
• Sequencing
• Postponement

Transportation Solutions: The planning, management and execution of transportation operations, across all modes and all geographies. Ryder's team of transportation experts provides shipment planning and execution, which include shipment consolidation, load scheduling, and delivery confirmation, through a series of electronic and web-based solutions. Services include:

Transportation Consulting: Transportation solution assessment and design, route and load optimization

Carrier procurement: The procurement of multimodal, domestic and international transportation, including rate and service negotiation and contract management

Shipment planning and execution: Management of the shipment process by building orders into loads, selecting routes and carriers, providing status, tracking goods in-transit with delivery confirmation, and management reporting

Freight bill audit and pay: Auditing, processing and paying carrier freight bills

Dedicated Contract Carriage: A turnkey transportation service, from drivers and equipment to complete administration and management

Freight brokerage: The solicitation of freight or freight capacity on the open market, and the subsequent contracting of freight movements on a transactional basis

Global Trade Services: Services associated with facilitating the exit, movement, and entry of goods between countries in the most cost effective and efficient manner

We understand that getting information, materials and products to the right place at the right time for the right cost has become increasingly complex. Allow us to show you how Ryder's experienced people, proven processes and cutting edge technologies can help you reduce cycle time, improve customer service and quickly respond to changing market needs. All of which increases your speed to market—making you more competitive.