Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company.

About Kendra Phillips

Kendra Phillips is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. Kendra is an accomplished and results-driven senior logistics & tech executive. She has proven success developing and implementing new tech products and leading large P&L driven organizations. Prior to leading Global Transportation Management at Ryder, Kendra was the Vice President of Service Delivery for Aurora Tech, a leading company in the autonomous vehicle sector. At Aurora, Kendra was responsible for designing, building, and implementing the services that compose Aurora’s commercial product. This includes everything from Aurora’s digital platform to its physical operations such as terminals and command center sites. Before joining Aurora, Kendra was fortunate to hold many different roles within Ryder, including Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of New Products. In that position she was responsible for overseeing the evaluation, development and deployment of new technologies and digital products for the Supply Chain and Dedicated Transportation businesses. Prior to CTO, she was Group Director of Southeast Operations for Dedicated Transportation Solutions for Ryder System, Inc. responsible for a $175M P&L and over 1,200 employees. Kendra earned her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Master’s in Engineering Management from the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. Kendra holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University.

About Ryder

Ryder System, Inc.  (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, full-service leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates approximately 300 warehouses encompassing more than 95 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce.

Key Takeaways: Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations

• Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast including the following topics:
• Technology Considerations: integration capabilities, visibility & tracking, data analytics & predictive insights, scalability & flexibility, customer support & training, cost effectiveness & ROI.
• RyderShare, a digital platform designed to improve supply chain visibility and collaboration. It's offered by Ryder, a transportation company, and acts as a central hub for all the parties involved in getting goods from one place to another.
• Ryder's TM Control Towers act as a central command center for your supply chain, offering real-time visibility, data-driven insights, and proactive management of your transportation network.
• Ryder tackles transportation evolution with a two-pronged approach: internal development and acquisitions.
  • Internally, they invest in R&D for cutting-edge solutions (autonomous vehicles etc.) and develop software for real-time data and optimization.
  • Via acquisitions, they partner with startups to stay informed and potentially acquire promising technologies.
• Ryder System is a one-stop shop for logistics and transportation: Ryder offers a wide range of services including warehousing, distribution, last-mile delivery, and fleet management solutions.
• Ryder has an extensive reach: Their services cover the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
• Large-scale operations: Ryder manages a significant fleet of nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates a vast network of warehouses exceeding 95 million square feet.
• Industry leader: Ryder is recognized for their innovative approach in logistics, technology, sustainability, safety, and social responsibility.
• Diverse workforce: Ryder actively recruits veterans and fosters a diverse work environment.

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