Ryder Supply Chain Executives Honored Among Industry Best
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions , announced today that two of its supply chain professionals are winners of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine 2019 Pros to Know awards.
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, announced today that two of its supply chain
professionals are winners of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive
magazine 2019 Pros to Know awards. The 18th annual awards
honor leaders and innovators shaping the supply chain industry in two
categories:
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Paving the way for the transformative supply chain is the focus of this year's Supply & Demand Chain Executive's `Pros to Know' awards, which recognize two of Ryder's executives for their innovative thinking and leadership in the Ryder Last Mile and e-commerce fulfillment solutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Provider Pros to Know are recognized for leading initiatives to
help prepare their customers’ supply chains for the significant
challenges of today’s business climate. Patrick Coughlin, Vice
President & General Manager of Ryder
Last Mile, is recognized for his leadership in the development,
implementation, and adoption of the customer-facing technology RyderViewTM.
The mobile app enables consumers to schedule deliveries any time of the
day or night, while also providing retailers with real-time, end-to-end
visibility during the delivery process.
Practitioner Pros to Know
Honorees in the Practitioner Pros to Know category are recognized for
making a substantial impact on their own companies. Jimmy Fitzpatrick,
Ryder Group Director of Supply Chain Operations, is recognized for his
leadership in the development and implementation of an e-commerce
fulfillment solution set to transform the way many manufacturers do
business online, offering an alternative to third-party marketplaces by
fulfilling orders of manufacturer products direct to consumers. Ryder’s
new e-commerce fulfillment solution connects manufacturers of small to
large consumer goods across all industries directly with online
consumers.
This year’s winners – chosen from more than 500 applicants - include
more than 200 Provider Pros to Know and 40 Practitioner Pros to Know.
“Every year we receive more submissions from outstanding supply chain
leaders,” said John Yuva, editor for Supply
& Demand Chain Executive. “It’s evidence of the growth in
the supply chain profession as well as the importance of the profession
within companies. We commend this year’s recipients for their
achievements and for paving the way for the next generation of
exceptional supply chain leaders. This year’s recipients embody the
commitment to transformative supply chain tools and processes, earning
these individuals a rightful place in this year’s Pros to Know listing.”
About Ryder
Ryder is a Fortune 500® commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions company. The company’s stock (NYSE: R) is a
component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the S&P MidCap
400® index. Ryder, which provides commercial
truck rental, truck
leasing, used
trucks for sale, and last
mile delivery services, has been named among “The World’s Most
Admired Companies” by Fortune, as well as one of “America’s Best
Employers” and “America’s Best Employers for Women” by Forbes. The
company is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in
third-party logistics, environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain
solutions, world-class safety and security programs, and hiring of
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