Rider System said it has been retained to eliminate inefficiencies in Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits inbound supply chain, so the company can know exactly what products will arrive and when, which means it can improve velocity in customer fill-rates and speed brands to market. SGWS will be using RyderShare.
Ryder manages a network of thousands of carriers to move more than $7 billion in freight on behalf of customers annually. For Southern Glazer’s inbound supply chain, Ryder’s transportation management team will handle transportation procurement; load planning and optimization; tender management; event management and visibility; and business intelligence, analytics, and reporting, among other things.
“We represent more than 1,700 wine and spirits suppliers and distribute more than 7,000 brands across 45 U.S. markets,” says Stephanie Silvestre, SVP of supply chain for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “With that kind of complexity, we’re always looking for better solutions and the latest technology to continue streamlining our inbound transportation process, empowering our suppliers and carriers to communicate more efficiently and effectively, and enhancing visibility into our inbound inventory.”