Ryder Recognized as an Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner

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Ryder System, Inc. R, a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that for the seventh consecutive year, it has been named an Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner. Inbound Logistics editors have selected 75 companies that demonstrate a deep commitment to green initiatives in transportation and supply chain sustainability for the magazine's annual "G75" issue.

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"This latest recognition reinforces Ryder's ongoing commitment to assist companies by engineering and operating their supply chains with lower costs, improved transportation efficiencies and reduce environmental impact," said Ryder President of Global Supply Chain Solutions, Steve Sensing. "We are very pleased that Inbound Logistics has selected us as a Great Supply Chain Partner for the seventh consecutive year as we will continue to be committed to providing our customers with innovative solutions and superior execution."

Ryder was recognized for engaging with customers to help them "green" their supply chains by focusing on carbon reduction in three critical areas: network design, facilities and building use, and transportation. By designing a supply chain network with the reduction of the carbon footprint as one of our primary focuses, Ryder advises customers on factors such as the location of distribution centers, miles to be traveled, amount of inventory, and size and number of facilities included in the network. For the use of buildings and facilities, Ryder offers lighting efficiencies, cutting-edge energy technologies, recycling programs, alternative use of by-products, and other strategies to reduce waste and carbon emissions. In transportation, customers are not only able to take advantage of Ryder's engineering expertise optimizing shipments, routes, and modes, but can also tap into Ryder's industry leading natural gas vehicle program (NGV).

Ryder is the leader in natural gas vehicles solutions for the commercial transportation industry, with more than 30 million miles of experience, 17 NGV maintenance facilities, and more than 3,000 NGV trained maintenance and service employees.

"Supply chain sustainability has always been top of mind for Inbound Logistics readers," said Inbound Logistics Editor, Felecia Stratton. "In a special "Lean and Green" issue of Inbound Logistics, we are profiling Ryder as one of the 75 leading companies that our readers can turn to when seeking green supply chain management and logistics partners. Inbound Logistics' editors have determined the 2015 honorees are truly "walking the walk" when it comes to commitment to supply chain sustainability. Inbound Logistics is proud to honor Ryder among this important group of industry-changing leaders."

Inbound Logistics' 75 Green Supply Chain Partners is featured in the magazine's June 2015 issue.

About Ryder

Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder's stock R is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The Company 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. Inbound Logistics magazine has included Ryder in its "Green Partners" listing for five years in a row. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award and SmartWay Excellence Awards in 2014 and 2013. Ryder is a charter member of the NGV Fleet Forum and a member of the Department of Energy's National Clean Fleets partnership. Ryder is also a recipient of the 2011 NGV Achievement Award. A member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, Ryder is proud to support 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. Access Ryder's Corporate Sustainability Report here.

About Inbound Logistics

Since its inception in 1981, Inbound Logistics' educational mission is to illustrate the benefits of demand-driven logistics practices, give companies the knowledge to help them match the inbound flow of materials to their demand, and align their business process to support that shift. Inbound Logistics offers real-world examples and decision support to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and offset rising transport costs, supporting business scalability across their value chain. More information about demand-driven logistics practices is available at www.inboundlogistics.com.

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