Ryder to Sponsor CSCMP 2015 Annual Conference

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Ryder System, Inc. R, a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it will serve as a major sponsor of the CSCMP 2015 Annual Conference, which will be held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. from September 27-30. Additionally, Ryder executives Darin Cooprider and Dave Belter will speak on panels on Monday, September 28.

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Darin Cooprider, Ryder Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Packaged Goods, will speak on a panel titled "Leaving Supply Chain Management to the Experts," in which he will discuss the challenges that can be overcome by outsourcing supply chain management. Dave Belter, Ryder Vice President and General Manager of Global Transportation Management, will speak on a separate panel titled "Supply Chain Transformation," in which he will speak about what it takes to turn an inefficient supply chain system into one that reduces cost, increases up-time, secures visibility and traceability, and adds important structure to an organization's operations.

The CSCMP Conference presents attendees with unlimited opportunities to learn from industry experts, hear dynamic speakers, and network with the most influential supply chain leaders in the world. Attendees will also have the chance to connect to the latest supply chain management knowledge, research, and industry developments.

Ryder has more than 80 years of experience helping customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Asia transform their supply chains by delivering the best in operational execution. Ryder provides a full range of supply chain solution services, from optimizing day-to-day logistics operations to synchronizing the supply of parts and finished goods with customer demand.

To register for CSCMP, visit https://cscmp.org/annual-conference/2015-registration.

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. 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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