Warehousing & Distribution

Gain better control of your supply chain and meet the rising needs of customers with warehousing solutions and distribution management services that are customized to your needs. Our technology-driven solutions for dedicated and multiclient warehouses provides you with an engineered facility, automation, warehouse management system (WMS), and expert workforce. As a result, you get 100% real-time visibility and control of your products, as well as nearly 100% inventory accuracy and order fulfillment.

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Why Ryder?

Industry Leading Expertise

Our warehousing and distribution management solutions are trusted by companies across North America, from some of the most well-known names to emerging business. Whether you need a traditional warehouse solution, e-commerce fulfillment, or omnichannel, we have you covered.

100+M

sq. ft. of warehouse space managed

350+

supply chain engineers

100%

real-time visibility
Largest North American Footprint

Getting You Closer to Customers

Whether you are already located in North America or nearshoring you operations, our strategically located facilities get your products to your customers quicker than any other third-party logistics (3PL) provider in the industry.

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Warehousing Services

With more than 350 supply chain engineers, 100 million square feet of warehouses managed, and one million linear feet of packing lines, we have the expertise to manage simple and complex operations. Through integration with your WMS or implementing our innovative systems and proprietary technology platforms that drive actionable analytics and data, we create a culture of continuous improvement. As a result, you can speed products to market, drive growth, and focus on what matters most: your customers.

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Cross-docking

With cross-docking, you can speed merchandise to market, increase inventory turns, and reduce costs. Our cross-docking solution turns complicated logistics into a competitive edge. Whether you’re looking to sort and route products destined for different locations, or consolidate products from different origins, we can handle it for you. Customers that trust our cross-docking solutions experience 99% carton-to-store accuracy, 20% reduction in dwell time, fewer than 1% product claims, and 3x shorter lead times.

Manufacturing Support

Ryder offers a wide variety of in-house services with features such as: visual controls, error proofing tools, just-in-time scheduling, returnable containers management, and work areas design considering safety and ergonomics. We ensure production lines are timely and properly fed to produce finished goods.

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Our services:

  • Line feeding
  • Providing material to production lines
  • Material sequencing
  • Picking and packing the necessary combination of materials
  • Supermarket and point of use replenishment
  • Dollies, platforms, rolling bars and racks preparation
  • Production pull system
  • Support in “make to order”

The Ryder Difference

We are the only 3PL to fully customize our warehousing solutions to your business, instead of making your fit into a one-size-fits-all box. We provide a range of warehouse services aimed at cutting costs, managing inventory, and enhancing efficiency to better serve your customers. Our offerings include storage, inbound and outbound logistics, and inventory management. We can also manage raw materials inventory, handle finished goods and supplies, provide order processing and e-fulfillment as well as retail and wholesale fulfillment, payment management and customer service support.

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Technology Platforms

Getting products to customers accurately and efficiently relies on a mix of reliable warehouse technologies working together smoothly. From our proprietary systems like RyderShip™ that manage inventory and RyderShare™ that track your products our technology platforms give you more control of your inventory, shipments, and business. We are leading the future of innovation today with our technology platforms and WMS designed to improve how warehouses operate, cutting costs, increasing accuracy, and boosting customer satisfaction.

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Warehouse Automation

Our strategy to lead the change and pilot new warehouse automation creates customer centric solutions that drive results. It’s how we automate operations, and provide visibility to proactively manage exceptions in the movement of goods through the supply chain. It is also how we connect multiple people to collaborate in real-time, to solve in minutes, what previously took days or weeks to fix. We’ve extensively examined automation technologies to determine how they support supply chains, and deliver the most value to customers while helping them stay ahead of their competitors. This includes reseaching more than 250 technologies to implement automation where it makes sense in your operation.

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Value-added Services

With growing consumer demands and market complexities, you need efficient operations now more than ever. That’s why, at Ryder, we offer a full suite of value-added services including: product customization and testing, kitting, sequencing and line-side delivery, bundling/unbundling, light/sub-assembly, packaging, re-packaging, re-boxing, labeling, system configuration, reverse logistics, and material supply management.

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Omnichannel Fulfillment

With the need to reach customers where they want to be reached— traditional retail, wholesale, or e-commerce—we give you the solutions to make it happen. Our omnichannel fulfillment strategy ensures rapid scalability and seamless execution while maintaining your control of the entire customer journey. Leverage our warehouses and distribution centers, expansive fulfillment network, and advanced technology to propel your business forward. Our warehousing services cover the full spectrum of distribution needs, from managing inbound orders and vendors to efficiently fulfilling outbound orders, providing a comprehensive solution for your logistical requirements.

Explore the Benefits

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Inventory Management

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Quality Control

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Continuous Improvement

Additional Supply Chain Solutions

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Transportation Management

Our transportation management solutions help you reduce freight costs, improve service levels, and drive efficiencies. From network design and optimization to planning, procurement, execution and tracking shipments, Ryder offers the insight, management expertise, purchasing power, and standard operating practices it takes to improve visibility, make better use of assets, reduce costs, and improve customer service. In addition, we offer our proprietary transportation management system (TMS) that provides centralized control over transportation assets allowing you to optimize fleet utilization, track performance metrics, and manage customer relationships more effectively.

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Dedicated Transportation

Get a reliable fleet with trained drivers that keep your products moving to help you overcome today’s challenges. We provide dedicated contract carriage solutions with standard and specialized equipment serving your product needs. We customize a strategic solution for you, built on best in class engineering with just the right mix of trucks, drivers, fleet maintenance, routing, technology tools, compliance, risk mitigation, and administrative support to keep your business moving more efficiently at a lower cost. Our dedicated transportation solution gives you all the benefits of a private fleet without the hassles of managing one.

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Cross border

We are the most trusted 3PL in the industry managing more than 356,000 border crossings annually. Simplify your cross border logistics with our comprehensive solution across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Our cross border network is an all-inclusive solution that incorporates best-in-class service, safety, and security to provide you with a single point of access to all the services, tools, and expertise necessary for successful cross border supply chain operations.

Video: Warehousing and Distribution

Discover how Ryder Supply Chain Solutions can make you Ever better™.

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Our Warehousing Solution in Action

The need for flexible and scalable warehouse solutions is growing as supply chain operators try to meet rising industry challenges and consumer demands. Watch our video to see how we help companies just like yours.

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Service of Interest
  • Warehousing - Dedicated
  • Warehousing - Shared
  • Warehousing - Short Term
  • Warehousing - Refrigerated / Frozen
  • Transportation - Inbound and/or Outbound
  • Co-Packaging
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Warehouse and Distribution FAQs

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    • Whether it’s finding the perfect location and building a warehouse or distribution center from the ground up or managing an existing facility, Ryder warehouse management solutions include designing and implementing processes, equipment, and technology platforms to help you improve efficiency and customer service levels. We hire and train personnel, which can include your current warehouse employees who know your business best, to ensure that your goods flow smoothly and inventory arrives when and where it’s needed. This includes flexing your labor needs during peak season with temporary workers.

      Through integration with your current warehouse management systems (WMS) or implementing our WMS and technology platforms that drive actionable analytics and data, we create a culture of continuous improvement. With end-to-end visibility and an optimized supply chain, you will be better equipped to speed products to market, drive growth, and focus on what matters most – your customers.

      Ryder employs more than 350 supply chain engineers, offers over 100 million square feet of managed warehouses, and operates over one million linear feet of packing lines. We have the expertise to manage both simple and complex operations, and offer omnichannel fulfillment throughout our distribution centers. Whether you’re in manufacturing, retail, wholesale, or e-commerce, Ryder’s warehousing solutions have you covered.

    • Dedicated Warehouses: These warehouses are for a single business to store products onsite. They are best suited for organizations that need a high-volume, reliable storage solution that is customizable.

      Dedicated warehouses provide companies with complete control over their storage and shipping operations. Its advantages include transparent pricing and direct control over performance metrics. Dedicated warehous provide a better understanding of costs and access to specialized services that may not be available to public or multiclient warehouses. These include e-commerce fulfillment, bulk packing, inspection services, returns processing, and reverse logistics.

      There are some disadvantages: overhead and maintenance costs can be higher. If the market suddenly takes a turn or demand slows down in the off season, expenses will remain the same.

      Multiclient warehouses: These are spaces used by multiple businesses to ship and store their wares. They are considered more cost-effective because multiple companies using the space share rent and labor expenses. They are also useful for businesses that have storage needs that change seasonally or have fluctuating demand.

      If an organization wants to expand without fully committing to its own dedicated facility, a multiclient warehouse is a useful solution for their warehousing logistics. There are other advantages. Contracts are often shorter and more flexible, and it’s ideal for companies that need multiple smaller distribution locations that are smaller, rather than a single, larger facility. Multiclient warehouses also benefit from management companies that oversee them and provide valuable analytics and inventory control.

      Some of the disadvantages include competition for space with other businesses and the potential that your systems may not be compatible with the facility’s program.

    • A warehouse and a distribution center serve distinct purposes within the supply chain. Each plays a vital role in the storage and movement of goods, but with different focuses and functionalities. Ryder is a leading provider of both warehouse management and distribution management solutions.

      Warehouse: A warehouse primarily serves as a facility for the storage of goods. It is typically used to store products for a longer duration, such as excess inventory, seasonal goods, or slow-moving items. Warehouses are often strategically located near manufacturing plants or major transportation hubs to facilitate efficient storage and distribution. They are equipped with shelving, racks, and other storage systems to organize and store goods effectively. Additionally, warehouses may offer value-added services like packaging, labeling, and quality control.

      Distribution center (DC): A DC is more focused on the rapid movement of goods through the supply chain. Its primary function is to receive goods from suppliers, process orders, and distribute products to customers or retail locations quickly and efficiently. Distribution centers are strategically positioned to optimize transportation routes and reduce delivery times. They are designed for high-volume, fast-paced operations, with advanced automation and technology to streamline order processing, picking, packing, and shipping.

      Depending on the needs of the supply chain, businesses may utilize both warehouses and distribution centers to optimize inventory management and order fulfillment processes.

    • Cross docking is a method for distributing products more efficiently without needing to store them in warehouses for long periods of time. Incoming goods are received and sorted at a cross docking facility and then loaded directly onto outgoing trucks for shipment. A cross docking system allows companies to move products directly from the receiving dock to the shipping dock. This streamlined method saves space and eases manual handling in the distribution center. Cross docking requires close synchronization of all outbound and inbound shipping movements and reduces the cost by decreasing stockpiling. Cross docking also involves re-packing, inspection and labeling.

      Ryder provides cross docking solutions at strategic locations across North America. Our cross dock facilities help companies to nearshore operations, as well as speed products to market. Whether you’re looking to sort and route products destined for different locations, or consolidate products from different origins, cross docking facilitates distribution center (DC) bypass and direct-to-store deliveries, we have you covered.

    • A warehouse management system (WMS) is a software application designed to streamline and optimize the operations of a warehouse or distribution center. It serves as a centralized platform for managing and controlling various warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.

      WMS software provides:

      1. Real-time visibility into inventory levels, locations, and movements, enabling efficient utilization of warehouse space and resources.

      2. Automates and optimizes warehouse processes, such as inventory tracking, replenishment, and order fulfillment, to improve accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency.

      3. Can integrate with other business systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and transportation management systems (TMS), to facilitate seamless data exchange and coordination across the supply chain.

      Overall, a warehouse management system plays a critical role in enhancing inventory management, order accuracy, and customer satisfaction while driving operational excellence in warehouse operations

    • Yes, Ryder is leading the industry in innovation and technology, piloting and implementing warehouse automation where it makes sense. At Ryder, we’ve extensively examined warehouse robots, goods-to-person technology, drones, wearables, and other technologies and disruptive trends to determine how they support smart warehouses, and deliver the most value to our customers while helping them stay ahead of their competitors.

      Four types of innovative technologies most applicable to creating and supporting a smart warehouse have been prioritized:

      1. Robotics and automation

      2. Sensors and automatic identification tools

      3. Wearable and mobile technology

      4. Drones

      When implemented correctly, these four technologies solve the 5 key attributes Ryder has identified that define a smart warehouse:

      1. Automate as it makes sense economically

      2. Remain nimble with space, staff, and software

      3. Scale instantaneously in response to needs

      4. Provide 100 percent real-time visibility

      5. Use a web centric approach to run the business and provide a customer centric experience

      When it comes to warehousing solutions, you can trust Ryder for making innovative, smart, and economical decisions for the storage and distribution of your products.

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