OREANDA-NEWS. Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that Todd Skiles, Ryder Senior Vice President of Sales and Global Supply Chain Solutions, will participate on a panel at the 3PL Value Creation Summit at the University Center Conference in Chicago, on October 19, 2016. The panel, titled “Value Creation: The Key to Success and Creating Greater Value,” will be moderated by Richard D. Armstrong, Chairman & CEO of Armstrong & Associates, Inc. and will discuss ways to meet the ever increasing demand of 3PL customers and owners. Mr. Skiles and other panelists, consisting of third-party logistics providers and financial experts, will share their visions of the future for third-party logistics expansion.

Ryder’s Supply Chain Solutions business segment offers a broad range of innovative services for companies in targeted industries designed to optimize day-to-day logistics operations and synchronize the supply of parts and finished goods with customer demand. Solutions are strategically engineered to address customer requirements, and include lead logistics management, warehousing, transportation management, packaging, and other value-added services. Ryder distinguishes itself through its deep industry knowledge, commitment to LEAN guiding principles, and providing best-in-class execution.

About Ryder

Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts.