Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Ryder a Green Supply Chain Award Winner

Ryder System announced that it was named a 2016 Green Supply Chain Award winner by Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE). The Green Supply Chain Award recognizes companies that are making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy and working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within their own operations and supply chains. Ryder has received the award for eight years in a row.

“Ryder offers a range of fleet and supply chain solutions that help customers improve efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts,” said Dennis Cooke, President, Global Fleet Management Solutions for Ryder. “We are proud to be recognized for consistently helping our customers achieve their business and sustainability objectives.”

Advanced fuel solutions are one area where Ryder’s impact is evident. The Company is the leader in natural gas vehicles and maintenance solutions for the commercial transportation industry, with more than 100 million miles of operations, 22 NGV maintenance facilities, and more than 5,500 NGV trained maintenance and support personnel across Ryder’s North American service network.

Businesses can tap into Ryder’s extensive knowledge of NGV operations, expanding maintenance network, and its highly trained and experienced technicians, to ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and fueling of NGVs.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive received almost 100 entries for the 2016 Green Supply Chain Award. Submissions were judged based on the clarity and content of the goals and strategy, the extent of the steps being taken, the impact of the results to date and projected results, and the form and presentation of the information submitted.