Inbound Logistics | January 2022

2022

Ruan

666 Grand Avenue, Suite 3200 • Des Moines, IA 50309 866-782-6669 x1 • solutions@ruan.com • ruan.com

R uan has expertise in transporting and warehousing goods in every industry—and the right people, processes, and technology to meet your supply chain needs. Flexible Integrated Solutions Ruan’s Integrated Supply Chain Solutions oer it all, including Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value- Added Warehousing, and Brokerage Services. We combine the flexibility of our non-asset and asset-

Ben McLean CEO

Mission Statement: Empower the best team in logistics to deliver exceptional experiences for our partners. Facts About Ruan ● Founded in 1932 ● More than 300 operations in North America ● 5,500 teammembers ● Freight under management $1.5 billion ● Award winning Megasafe Safety Program ● Family-owned corporation

Managed Transportation Our Managed Transportation solution encompasses end to end optimization including capacity management, mode selection, freight planning and execution, inbound freight management, and freight invoice audit and payment. R2.0, Ruan’s supply chain technology, is a best-of-breed transportation management system that builds ecient shipments and provides rich analytics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings. Our expert team utilizes these resources to continuously optimize your network. Brokerage Services We provide capacity aggregation for transactional shipment management with annual or short-term contracted rates. Our reliable, experienced team of certified transportation brokers is an excellent support for dedicated or private fleets.

based capabilities with optimal technology and superior service focused on continuous improvement, cost savings, and supply chain eciency. The Ruan team partners with customers to evaluate, optimize, and deliver a one-source, integrated supply chain solution. Ruan delivers these benefits and more because supply chain management is our core competency. Dedicated Contract Transportation Ruan’s Dedicated Contract Transportation service provides complete door-to-door supply chain solutions without any of the hassles of owning and operating a private fleet. We assume all risk, handle labor, navigate regulations, and manage all of the equipment, taxes, and fuel. Value-Added Warehousing Innovative warehouse solutions are Ruan’s specialty. Our Value-Added Warehousing services oer scalable and agile warehouse space tailored to our partners’ requirements. We excel in warehouse management, engineered facility design, site selection,

export consolidation, cross docking/ postponement, subassembly, kitting,

international crating, and more. Integration with Ruan’s warehouse management system reduces touches, improves storage density, and increases overall flow eciency.

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