Inbound Logistics | January 2023

2023

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

Ben McLean CEO

Ruan’s Integrated Supply Chain Solutions offer it all, including Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value- Added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. We combine the flexibility of our non-asset and asset-

Mission Statement Empower the best team in logistics to deliver exceptional experiences that add value for our partners. Facts About Ruan ● Founded in 1932 ● More than 300 operations in North America ● 5,000 team members ● Freight under management $1.5 billion ● Award winning Megasafe Safety Program ● Family-owned corporation

based capabilities with optimal technology and

superior service focused on continuous improvement, cost savings, and supply chain

Managed Transportation Reduce costs and maximize profitability with our team of experts who learn your business personally to help you deliver on your goals—from freight planning and execution, mode selection, and carrier management to network optimization, backhaul opportunities, freight audit and payment. Ruan’s supply chain technology is a best-of-breed transportation management system that builds efficient shipments and provides actionable analytics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings. Brokerage Services Rely on our Certified Transportation Brokers to manage volume surges and capacity challenges seamlessly. We deliver with minimal lead time and no volume requirements through 12,000 pre- screened carriers, plus 24/7 support. With no shipment volume requirements and no capital expenses, we can help our customers scale flexibly and instantly.

efficiency. The Ruan team partners closely 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 Eliminate the headaches of managing a private fleet or multiple partners and gain more time to focus on your core competencies. We assume the risk, address labor issues, navigate regulations, and manage all equipment to keep your fleet running safely, on time, and with the capacity to adjust for fluctuations. Value-Added Warehousing Overcome workforce challenges while improving accuracy by combining the best warehouse management system with an experienced team of professionals offering tailored dedicated warehousing, inventory management, kitting, subassembly, lot controls, custom labeling, container loading and unloading—and more. Integration with Ruan’s warehouse management system reduces touches, improves storage density, and increases overall flow efficiency.

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