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Being in the industry for over 80 years, we’ve learned a few things, and we want to share them with you. Below, you’ll find a variety of information on all aspects of transportation, fleet management, supply chain optimization, maintenance, safety, and more.
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Delivering a Customer-Centric Experience
Today’s “now” economy can create a host of supply chain disruptions. Best practices can provide a solution to these problems through a consistent customer experience that unifies a fragmented customer journey. See how a customized e-commerce fulfillment strategy can forge brand loyalty and set you apart in a crowded marketplace.
Case Studies
Windmill Farms
Windmill Farms Nurseries found itself worry about its fleet more than its core business. When it turned to Ryder for help, the collaboration gave the company guaranteed capacity during season peaks and helped them grow their brand.
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Willow Run Foods Case Study
Willow Run Foods leases their entire custom fleet of 124 tractors, 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and 140 trailers from Ryder. Ryder’s on-site maintenance operation ensures optimal fleet performance for all refrigerated trailers and dry vans.
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Whirlpool
Since 2001, Whirlpool has partnered with Ryder to operate two warehouse facilities in Plainfield, Indiana using Lean methods to eliminate waste and increase employee productivity. With more than 1.2M square feet of warehouse space managed and 650 employees, we package and distribute 19M time-sensitive service parts each year.
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WestAir Gases
Westair Gases & Equipment, one of the largest independent distributors of gases, gas equipment and welding supplies in the Southwestern U.S. set an aggressive goal to shrink both its carbon footprint and fuel costs. Through Ryder’s natural gas transportation and mobile maintenance solutions, it benefitted from predictable, stable prices and was able to achieve its carbon emission and fuel cost reduction goals.
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Venture Mechanical
The people at Venture Mechanical are the folks behind some of the best HVAC systems on the market. The problem was, they couldn't focus on these systems because they were spending so much time trying to run their in-house maintenance operation. With our On-Site Maintenance solution, we ran Venture Mechanicals' entire maintenance operation at their location, so they could keep total control, while giving their business the attention it deserves.
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True Value
Adapting to and overcoming today’s disruptions, and future ones, will allow companies to ensure optimization and customer satisfaction. In this case study, learn how True Value and Ryder evolved their partnership over the past four decades, and how it has led to a best-in-class transportation solution and exemplary customer service levels for the wholesale hardware cooperative.
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W.B. Mason
Ryder’s relationship with W.B. Mason began in 1981. Over time, W.B. Mason has depended on Ryder to help fuel its growth to becoming a billion dollar company, most of which has happened in the past 20 years. Ryder’s Full Service Lease solution combines several models of uniquely customized and branded trucks – including tractors, trailers, reefers and supply trucks - with preventive maintenance service to keep W.B. Mason moving products efficiently, while expanding its operations.
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Sherwood Foods
Through Ryder’s Full Service Lease and On-Site Maintenance program, trucks are running, shelves are stocked and customers are happy. Ryder’s Full Service Lease solution provides the management expertise and fleet leverage to deliver outstanding service to Sherwood Food Distributors. In addition, Ryder’s on-site maintenance operation and team of expert technicians ensure optimal fleet performance.
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