- Award Given to a Top Service Partner that Excels in Overall
Management, Cost Savings, Quality, Engineering and Safety Leadership -
MIAMI, May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a
global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today
announced it has been awarded Toyota's 2004 Outstanding Business Partner Award
from the Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) facility, located
in Georgetown, Ky.
As a Toyota Outstanding Business Partner Award recipient, Ryder has
demonstrated proven performance in the following areas: Strategic Management,
Cost Savings, Performance, Quality Engineering and Safety Leadership. The
award symbolizes the effective two-way relationship that connects companies
and drives value, and is presented to business partners that are goal oriented
and generate business solutions that translate into enhanced value for Toyota
and their customers.
"Our suppliers must meet the very high standards and performance levels
that contribute to the quality reputation that Toyota is known for," said
Keith Peel, Toyota's Georgetown Purchasing Manager. "This event provides a
venue to honor our suppliers who have contributed to the success of our
Company."
"Ryder is honored to once again receive this distinguished recognition
from Toyota, who continues to be an industry leader in providing quality
products," said Ryder Senior Vice President of U.S. Supply Chain Solutions,
Automotive, Aerospace and Transportation Management, Tom Jones. "Ryder looks
forward to reaching new thresholds of improvement in the years ahead by
continuing to generate value and drive performance for Toyota and its
customers."
About Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
TMMK is Toyota's largest North American manufacturing facility with an
annual capacity to produce 500,000 vehicles and engines annually and a
workforce of more than 7,000 team members. The awards were given to suppliers
that met the highest standards in administrative management, on-site
management, customer service, cost, quality, safety, engineering and delivery.
TMMK uses over 350 suppliers across the United States.
About Ryder
Ryder is a Fortune 500 company providing 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. For more information about Ryder System, Inc.,
visit http://www.ryder.com .
SOURCE Ryder System, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Lisa Brumfield, +1-305-500-3668, or
Lisa_Brumfield@Ryder.com, or Edward Rifenburg, +1-305-500-4161,
or Edward_Rifenburg@Ryder.com, both of Ryder System, Inc.
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