What's Happening?
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has transformed its transportation operations by partnering with Ryder, achieving a 99% on-time delivery rate. The partnership began with Ryder handling a portion of Hill’s transportation needs
and expanded in 2024 to include management of Hill’s warehouse facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Ryder provides a comprehensive transportation solution, including trucks, drivers, network design, routing, and scheduling. Hill’s also utilizes RyderShare, a digital platform offering real-time visibility into its supply chain, which helps maintain high customer service levels.
Why It's Important?
The partnership with Ryder allows Hill’s Pet Nutrition to focus on its core business of pet food production while leveraging Ryder’s expertise in logistics and transportation. This collaboration highlights the growing trend of companies outsourcing logistics to improve efficiency and scalability. The success of this partnership demonstrates the potential benefits of strategic outsourcing in achieving operational excellence and meeting high delivery standards, which is crucial in maintaining customer satisfaction and competitive advantage.
