Ryder System Inc has been awarded a multi-year transportation management contract from Ohio-based Noveon Inc, a global producer and marketer of specialty chemicals for consumer and industrial applications.
Under the contract, Ryder will develop and manage a Web-enabled transportation, carrier, and procurement system based on Noveon's business parameters to optimize inbound and outbound network of transportation carriers supporting the company's North American manufacturing and distribution centers. Additionally, Ryder will provide on-site management, procurement of transportation, routing instructions, compliance management, and freight bill audit and payment.