Patented planning
Stamp of approval for Ryder
Ryder System has been awarded a US patent for its shipment planning and execution supply chain system.
Ryder said Logistics Release configured unique data to create a “common, web-native data utility for each stakeholder in the supply chain”.
The system then creates an optimum shipment that takes into account weight, cube, packaging, stackability, pallet configuration and mode determination. The shipment receives a plan, or “Release”, with the logistics information and instructions for that shipment.
“Whereas the physical movement requires cross-docks, terminals and sequence centres, the virtual movements are monitored continually by a central office in real time.”
John Williford, Ryder’s President of Global Supply Chain Solutions, said the system also helped cut inventory.
Ryder said Logistics Release configured unique data to create a “common, web-native data utility for each stakeholder in the supply chain”.
The system then creates an optimum shipment that takes into account weight, cube, packaging, stackability, pallet configuration and mode determination. The shipment receives a plan, or “Release”, with the logistics information and instructions for that shipment.
“Whereas the physical movement requires cross-docks, terminals and sequence centres, the virtual movements are monitored continually by a central office in real time.”
John Williford, Ryder’s President of Global Supply Chain Solutions, said the system also helped cut inventory.
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