Ryder consolidates carrier network and saves leading consumer packaged goods company $2 million

Ryder orchestrates the efficient movement of raw materials for seven Reckitt manufacturing facilities, as well as transportation of finished goods from these facilities to five logistics centers in 60 countries around the globe. Ryder performs on-time delivery to thousands of customers including major national retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, Safeway, Costco and Publix.

Since Ryder began deploying transportation management solutions for Reckitt Benckiser, the company has seen significant cost savings and dramatically improved network visibility and control. New methods for evaluating on-time delivery have resulted in a 10% increase in customer service levels to top retailers.

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Results

$2 million savings in procured transportation costs
Significantly reduced corporate-wide logistics costs
Improved network visibility and control
Improved delivery execution to customers
10% increase in customer on-time delivery performance

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Customer Quote
"This consolidation of carriers gave us more leverage in our negotiations. Within nine months, we decreased our transportation spend by $2 million."
Joe Rosiek, Senior Manager of North American Transportation Operations, Reckitt Benckiser