Ryder-Cardinal acquisition aimed at Supply Chain Professionals

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02.05.24 10:00 AM Comment(s)

Ryder-Cardinal acquisition

The crowd roared as Ryder made a last minute trade to acquire Cardinal before the transfer deadline. This blockbuster deal brings together two powerhouse logistics companies, combining Ryder's expansive transportation network with Cardinal's expertise in healthcare supply chain solutions.

The stats say it all - with over 50,000 vehicles and 340+ locations across North America, Ryder has the size and scale to move product efficiently. Meanwhile, Cardinal boasts over 3,400 trucks delivering medical supplies to nearly 90% of US hospitals. Together, they'll be a force to contend with.

This merger is about more than just numbers though. Ryder struggled last season to expand its cold chain and healthcare capabilities. Acquiring Cardinal gives them critical industry knowledge and specialized assets for temperature-controlled distribution - key to delivering lifesaving medicines and equipment. It shores up a major gap in Ryder's portfolio.

Cardinal too benefits from Ryder's vast infrastructure and experience across supply chains. This will allow Cardinal to extend its reach and provide better visibility and control over the timely movement of critical healthcare products. As a leading healthcare logistics provider, better transportation support will be crucial as Cardinal aims to improve patient outcomes through reliable access to care.

For supply chain professionals, this consolidated entity provides exciting opportunities to oversee and optimize complex distribution networks. With Ryder and Cardinal, logistics leaders can expect broader career paths spanning both general and specialized supply chains. Resources like SCM.Jobs can help procurement, purchasing and logistics managers take the next step in their career journey in this fast-evolving landscape.

By trading for Cardinal, Ryder has declared its intent to dominate in healthcare logistics. Together, their powerful combined capabilities will raise the bar for the industry. But how will rivals respond before the next transfer window?

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