MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, is the Executive Sponsor of the RILA (Retail Industry Leaders Association) Logistics Conference 2011 taking place at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., from February 20 to 23, 2011. Senior level executives from Ryder Supply Chain Solutions including Stephen Dean, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Darin Cooprider, Vice President, Retail, and Paul Tay, Vice President & Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, will be on hand to discuss a wide range of topics including Ryder’s innovative new Source-to-Store logistics capabilities between Asia and North America. Visit Booth 232 on February 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on February 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Brand name retailers rely on Ryder Supply Chain Solutions to optimize their transportation and distribution so that they have the flexibility they need to meet shifting market demands. Ryder is a leader in Direct Store Delivery (DSD) that achieves dramatically improved retail-shelf fill rates translating into increased sales and profitability. Ryder’s retail industry solutions include: Origin/Destination Services; Distribution Management; Value-Added Services including primary and secondary packaging; Control Tower; and Dedicated Contract Carriage.
In addition to exhibiting at the event, Ryder will be hosting a cocktail reception for conference participants in the exhibit hall the evening of February 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
RILA’s Logistics Conference is the undisputed leading event for retail and consumer product executives in logistics, distribution and supply chain management. The conference brings together representatives of all major retail and consumer product segments, along with relevant solutions providers, to create an exceptional educational and networking opportunity. For more information, visit http://www.rila.org/events/conferences/logistics/Pages/default.aspx.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder as the top third party logistics provider and 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 Annual Disaster Giving Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
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