Ryder, a prominent provider of supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, has been awarded Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s prestigious ‘Top Supply Chain Projects’ accolade for 2024. This annual honor recognizes innovative case studies aimed at enhancing, automating, and optimizing supply chain operations. Ryder received this recognition for its pivotal role in revolutionizing the supply chain processes of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, a leading distributor of wines, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Representing over 1,700 suppliers and distributing more than 7,000 brands across 45 U.S. markets and Canada, Southern Glazer’s sought to streamline product delivery amid expanding market demands.
Ryder leveraged its innovative logistics platform, RyderShare™, to significantly enhance supply chain visibility, productivity, and customer service. This collaborative solution successfully restructured Southern Glazer’s inbound transportation model, providing real-time actionable insights and comprehensive freight management. The implementation of RyderShare™ resulted in streamlined operations and heightened efficiency.
Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics, emphasized the transformative impact of such partnerships in the supply chain sector over the past year. She highlighted how collaborative efforts and technological advancements have fostered resilience and efficiency improvements.
Bobby Burg, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Southern Glazer’s, acknowledged Ryder’s commitment to addressing their logistical challenges, praising the platform’s effectiveness in enhancing visibility and control over freight movements.
Since adopting RyderShare™, Southern Glazer’s has achieved remarkable milestones:
- Attainment of 100% visibility into freight movements across their supply chain
- 50% increase in productivity
- Enhanced on-time performance rating of 98%
- Improved customer service with 100% data accuracy
- Doubled labor efficiency savings and reduced turnover
Kristy Killingbeck, Vice President for Supply Chain Operations of Consumer Packaged Goods at Ryder, underscored the platform’s capability to provide predictive analytics and actionable insights. This empowers customers like Southern Glazer’s to optimize their supply chain management and maximize freight efficiency effectively.
Overall, Ryder’s collaborative approach and technological innovation through RyderShare™ have not only addressed operational gaps but also set a benchmark for efficiency and excellence in the supply chain industry.
