Ryder CMO & Head of New Products Karen Jones to Kickoff CES® 2022 with Opening Panel Insights on Supply Chain Innovation

The logistics and transportation company returns to CES in Las Vegas with an immersive digital experience of Ryder’s supply chain solutions and smart warehouses

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, today announced Karen Jones, chief marketing officer (CMO) and head of new product development, will join the opening session panel at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES®) in Las Vegas taking place January 5-8, 2022.

The panel, entitled “The Vehicle Supply Chain Challenge” will take place at 10:00 a.m. PST on January 5, 2022, the opening day of the convention. As part of the panel, Jones will spotlight the innovative ways companies have sought to meet demand and mitigate supply chain challenges, from new partnerships to advanced technology.

As one of the most influential tech events in the world, Ryder will return to CES® 2022 with an exhibition focused on the future of logistics equipped with cutting-edge, experiential technology. With a focus on the future of logistics and Ryder’s commitment to technology and innovation, the booth will feature an immersive e-commerce warehouse showing the journey of an order from the initial click to buy to arriving at the customer’s door. Ryder’s e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment solution can deliver to 100% of the U.S. within two days or less.

“It’s true that innovation begets innovation,” says Jones. “From autonomous trucking to advanced automation and robotics at warehouses, Ryder has sought to use emerging technologies to make businesses more agile and better-equipped to respond to consumer demand.”

With Ryder’s advanced supply chain and fulfillment solutions, warehouses and distribution centers are becoming hubs for advanced automation, flexible and instantly scalable operations, and real-time visibility.

Jones has played a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, deploying, and investing in a variety of emerging technologies, including collaborations with four autonomous trucking start-ups in the last six months alone that are all aimed and delivering customer solutions in the ever-changing world of logistics

Ryder’s booth will be located at CP-12, in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Central Plaza. For a complimentary ticket and to secure an exclusive look inside Ryder’s booth, Ryder customers can contact their account representative to secure registration details.

All attendees and exhibitors will be required to present proof of vaccination in order to attend CES® 2022. To register as an “Industry Attendee,” visit www.ces.tech.

About Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including full service leasing, rental, and maintenance, used vehicle sales, professional drivers, transportation services, freight brokerage, warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and last mile delivery services, to some world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 235,000 commercial vehicles and operates more than 300 warehouses encompassing approximately 64 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmentally friendly solutions, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce. www.ryder.com

To coordinate interviews onsite during CES, please contact Jonathan Mayor at 305-458-9322 or email [e-mail].

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, including our expectations of RyderShare’s capabilities and our sustainability and technology initiatives, are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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