Ryderexchange
The Exchange is a blog hosted by Ryder System, Inc. that provides thought leadership on a variety of fleet, supply chain and logistics-related topics. Whether you’re just getting familiar with supply chain issues or you’re a seasoned expert, this is your place.
We created this blog to provide a platform for sharing educational information such as current industry trends, hot topics and best practices, perspectives and commentary. You’ll also find links to interesting supply chain news and features. Most of all, Exchange is a forum for professionals to present questions to Ryder and foster informed dialog.
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Ryder Exchange
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The Exchange is a blog hosted by Ryder System, Inc. that provides thought leadership on a variety of fleet, supply chain and logistics-related topics. Whether you’re just getting familiar with supply chain issues or you’re a seasoned expert, this is your place.
We created this blog to provide a platform for sharing educational information such as current industry trends, hot topics and best practices, perspectives and commentary. You’ll also find links to interesting supply chain news and features. Most of all, Exchange is a forum for professionals to present questions to Ryder and foster informed dialog.
Blog posts and conversation starters are authored by Ryder thought leaders, guest editors and invited experts.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 518 )
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What Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know About Preparing For Disaster
Whether your disaster response plan takes you into the affected area or away from it, there are five precautions every supply chain manager should take to... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 BUSINESS -
Ryder Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Ryder honors the men and women who leave their homes every week to make sure your business has what it needs. Their efficiency and safety guarantees that... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 BUSINESS -
What is a LEAN Supply Chain?
When it comes to a LEAN culture, every step must add value, or it needs to be eliminated from your Supply Chain. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 BUSINESS -
Round up Supply Chain Resources Before the Storm
Being prepared for an emergency means forging relationships with partners and suppliers, setting up PO processes and rounding up resources well before you need... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 BUSINESS -
Creating a “Build-to-Order” Business Model While Making A Profit
Is there a secret to giving customers what they want in a “have it your way” world and seven steps to a smart, agile build-to-order model. So how do you become... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2013 BUSINESS -
3 Ways to Prepare Your Equipment to Be Ready to Roll After a Storm
Consider three things you must do to make sure your equipment is ready to roll once the storm passes: Make sure all preventive maintenance has been performed,... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 BUSINESS -
3 Simple Steps to Hours of Service (HOS) Compliance
While discussions about the Department of Transportation’s new Hours of Service (HOS) regulations rage on, there’s no getting around this simple fact: Motor... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 BUSINESS -
Five Steps to Hurricane Disaster Preparedness
Hurricane Coming? What to do when disaster preparedness means taking your supply chain into the eye of the storm. Five steps to safely secure assets in and... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2013 BUSINESS -
Top 5 Things to Know About the Carbon Disclosure Project
Here’s a truth that most environmentally conscious companies have discovered: an efficient supply chain tends to be a greener one. Higher efficiency means bette... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2013 BUSINESS -
Can You Swing Your Supply Chain into Action When Disaster Strikes?
Supply chain disruptions can have a significant impact on your business, whether it’s lower productivity, delays in getting products to store shelves or... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2013 BUSINESS -
On the Road to Higher Fuel Efficiency & Lower Fuel Emissions? Why It Pays to Go...
Answers to the Top Five Questions about How SmartWay Helps Supply Chains Accelerate Efficiency and Put the Brakes on Carbon Impact. Read more
Posted on 07 August 2013 BUSINESS -
Want to Fuel a Smarter Oil & Gas Logistics Supply Chain?
The short list includes everything from structural changes in the industry, navigating a shifting fuel landscape, tightening regulations, growing margin... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2013 BUSINESS -
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for a Disaster?
To make sure you can swing your supply chain into action when the unexpected happens, be sure you follow these 10 basic steps. Read more
Posted on 29 July 2013 BUSINESS -
5 More Vitals to Ensure Your Transportation Network is Healthy
The next set of vitals, or areas of opportunity, could be classified as being more strategic in nature, where improvement could require significant change... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2013 BUSINESS -
3 Reasons to Pursue ISO 14001 Environmental Certification
Want to make commerce flow more sustainably? Know the Five W’s of ISO 14001 certification and how to get there. Are you responsible for managing a supply chain... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2013 BUSINESS -
3 Tips to Improving Your CSA Score
The motivation behind the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative is clear – the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), state... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2013 BUSINESS -
Top 6 Reasons Manufacturing is Moving to Mexico
Looking to cut transportation costs, minimize inventory get products to market faster? Know the benefits and challenges before you take automotive, aerospace... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2013 BUSINESS -
Multi-Client Versus Dedicated Distribution Center: Which Model Better Fits Your...
Many manufacturers have dedicated distribution centers where all the space, equipment and resources are established solely to serve that manufacturer’s... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2013 BUSINESS -
Taking a Step Toward Sustainability with Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Understanding New Regulations Fuel costs are a huge, hard-to-predict, fluctuating fleet expense. To complicate matters, all medium and heavy-duty trucks must... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2013 BUSINESS -
Four Steps to Managing a Seasonal Supply Chain
How to Flex Up and Down to Keep Pace with Unpredictable Demand Say you’re a retailer selling skiwear or summer goods, a wholesaler supplying party stores with... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2013 BUSINESS