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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Post-holiday Season: Reverse Logistics Keeps on Giving!
The holiday season has passed, but now there is a different kind of hustle and bustle taking place in the retail world – the return of merchandise. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2013 BUSINESS -
5 Ways to Ensure a Safe Supply Chain Environment
The responsibility of ensuring a safe supply chain environment and the challenges that come with it fall with logistics professionals across all industries. Read more
Posted on 31 January 2013 BUSINESS -
How to Prepare for Mexico-U.S. Cross Border Security for Aerospace Cargo
Mexico’s manufacturing environment is driving a growing aerospace industry south of the U.S. border with financial incentives, a highly skilled and low-cost... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2013 BUSINESS -
Why You Should Hire a Vet
The logistics industry is facing a significant talent shortage – from professional drivers to technicians, even logistics engineers. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2013 BUSINESS -
Top 10 Reasons Truck Accidents Happen: Know Them to Prevent Them
Although many accidents that happen today are caused by improper driving, the underlying reasons are often preventable. Last year alone, there were over... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2013 BUSINESS -
Electronics Manufacturer Achieves Inventory Accuracy
As product life-cycles shorten, leading consumer electronics manufacturers are seeking greater speed and control of their inventory. Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 BUSINESS -
Lean Labor Management Gives Retail an Edge
Lean philosophy may have its roots in manufacturing, but today its principles go way beyond the shop floor. Many successful organizations are implementing lean... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 BUSINESS -
Could You Benefit from a Consolidation Program?
Are you on the fence about consolidating freight in Asia? Here are some questions that will help you determine whether you should consider implementing a... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 BUSINESS -
How the Energy & Utility Industries Achieve Best-In-Class Execution
Energy and utility companies are in a market driven by demanding performance requirements. For these companies, providing outstanding customer service,... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2013 BUSINESS -
Top 10 Reasons Vehicle Accidents Happen
Many accidents that happen today are caused by improper driving. Some causes include speeding, failing to yield, improper turning and disregarding traffic... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 BUSINESS -
How to Save Money by Consolidating Freight in Asia
Do you have Less-than-Container Load (LCL) shipments coming in from the same port several times a month? If so, you are not alone. Many companies face this... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2013 BUSINESS -
Food Safety in the Supply Chain
Is the Supply Chain keeping your perishables safe? Every time consumers shop at the market, they expect the foods they purchase to not only be safe to eat, but... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2012 BUSINESS -
5 Ways to Increase Employee Involvement in Continuous Improvement Programs
Implementing lean concepts into your labor management program can be tricky. Employees can be hesitant to change because of the uncertainty on how it might... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2012 BUSINESS -
Will Same-day Delivery Help Retailers Increase Sales?
Some retailers are trying to get on the same-day delivery band-wagon, but will it pay off? Some experts think a consumer will be willing to pay higher shipping... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2012 BUSINESS -
Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Are you finding it hard to map out a vehicle check? Even with regular maintenance, constantly checking your vehicles prevents losses from downtime and repairs.... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 BUSINESS -
5 Key Rules of Vested Outsourcing
Is there a better way to outsource? That is the question that the US Air Force asked University of Tennessee researchers. As part of a research project funded b... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 BUSINESS -
Ryder Transportation Management: Xerox Case Study
Xerox successfully delivers, installs and removes more than 100,000 imaging machines for its customers each year. To achieve this, Xerox depends on Ryder’s... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2012 BUSINESS -
Xerox Achieves Outstanding Supply Chain Execution
Xerox successfully delivers, installs and removes more than 100,000 imaging machines for its customers each year. To achieve this, Xerox depends on Ryder’s... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2012 BUSINESS -
Checklist for Well-Equipped Studio Trucks
Does your fleet meet your film equipment transport needs? Locating and sourcing the right studio trucks is essential to running a smooth production schedule in... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2012 BUSINESS -
Ways to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk
In the past year, we have seen multiple natural disasters that have shown us just how fragile supply chains can be, even with all of the modern technology we... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2012 BUSINESS