SupplyChainBrain Names Ryder a 2014 Great Supply Chain Partner 12 Years in a Row

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Ryder System, Inc. R, a leader in commercial fleet and supply chain management solutions, announced today it has been selected by SupplyChainBrain as a “2014 Great Supply Chain Partner” for the 12^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. The 12^th Annual 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.

“We are very pleased that our customers have selected us as a Great Supply Chain Partner every year since this ranking has been published,” said John Williford, President of Global Supply Chain Solutions for Ryder. “We are committed to providing them consistent, strong execution.”

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions is an end-to-end supply chain partner with more than 80 years of experience helping companies in North America and Asia transform their supply chains. Ryder provides a full range of services, from optimizing day-to-day logistics operations to synchronizing the supply of parts and finished goods with customer demand. As supply chains become more complex, Ryder leverages five strengths to deliver the best in supply chain execution: know-how, lean methodologies, a proven track record, deep expertise in key industries, and a breadth of resources.

Nominations for the 100 Great Supply Chain Partners were received for hundreds of trading partners in every aspect of supply chain management. Ryder will appear in the 2014 July/August issue of SupplyChainBrain magazine as a celebrated member of this year's 100 Great elite crew.

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About Ryder

Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet and supply chain management solutions company. Ryder's stock R is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder as a top third party logistics provider and green supply chain partner. In addition, Security Magazine has named Ryder one of the top companies for security practices in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector. Ryder 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 Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

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