MIAMI, FL, Mar 20 (MARKET WIRE) --
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine, the executive's user manual for
successful supply and demand chain transformation, has named Tom Jones, Ryder's
(NYSE: R) Senior Vice President and General Manager of Supply Chain Solutions,
as one of the 2008 "Pros to Know." Mr. Jones has been recognized in the
publication'sFebruary/March issue as a "Practitioner Pros to Know" for his
vision and
leadership in building a 21st century supply chain that meets the evolving
requirements of the global economy.
"By turning the spotlight onto these outstanding Practitioner Pros to
Know,we are not only recognizing their accomplishments but also offering them
asrole models for other executives looking to take their own organizations
toa higher, more strategic level within the enterprise," said Andrew K. Reese,
Editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
Tom Jones, who has been with Ryder for two decades, is responsible for
leading Ryder's four key industry segments of the Company's Supply Chain
Solutions business -- Automotive, Fast Moving Consumer Goods/Retail, High
Technology and Electronics, and Industrial and Utilities. Mr. Jones
participates as a member of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board to
advance the state's understanding of how supply chain plays a key role within
the overall economy. He speaks before senior-level audiences about the
importance of logistics as a strategic competency and technology's role in
facilitating the management of complex supply systems.
"The vision for the 21st century supply chain is characterized by
differentiated offerings, close collaboration, synchronized planning and
execution and streamlined operations within the company," said Mr. Jones. "To
move in this direction, our challenge as supply chain executives is to never
accept that we are done and to drive continuous improvement and innovation
throughout our supply chain. I am honored to be recognized for this effort
by such a well-respected industry publication."
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for
successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting
analysis,
viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply
management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply
and
demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. On the Web at
www.SDCExec.com.
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain
management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock (NYSE: R) is a component of
the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Ryder
ranks 362nd on the FORTUNE 500(R) and 1,458th on the Forbes Global 2000. For
more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and
information included in this news release are "forward-looking
statements"within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and
expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Accordingly,
these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given
to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events
to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including
those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for
management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such
risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly
update
or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise.
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