Integrated Solutions Offerings
+ Dedicated Contract Transportation
+ Supply Chain Solutions
– Contractual Logistics
– Mode Optimization
– Carrier Management
– Freight Audit and Pay
– Dock Scheduling
– Reverse Logistics
– Real-time Shipment Visibility
– Network Assessment and Design
– Business Intelligence
– Certified Brokerage Services
+ Value-Added Warehousing
– Product Consolidation
– Cross Docking and Postponement
– Subassembly and Kitting
– Inventory Management
– And More
Overview
Company
+ Founded in 1932
+ 300 operations nationwide
+ 5,600 team members
+ GAAP revenue of $848,000,000
+ Freight under management
$1 billion
666 Grand Avenue • 3200 Ruan Center • Des Moines, IA 50309 • 866-782-6669 •
solutions@ruan.com •
www.ruan.com
Ruan is a family-owned company with 85 years of supply chain experience and a strong
commitment to our team members and the communities we serve. We operate according to our
original principles of integrity, hard work, innovation, quality customer service and compassion.
Supply Chain Solutions + Dedicated Contract Transportation = Integrated Solutions
Ruan’s Integrated Solutions offerings combine the flexibility of our non-asset and asset-based
capabilities with optimal technology and superior service focused on continuous improvement,
cost savings and supply chain efficiency. The Ruan team partners with you to evaluate,
optimize and deliver a one-source supply chain solution. Ruan’s Integrated Solutions offerings
are driven by people, transformed by process and enhanced by platform, allowing you to focus
on your core competencies.
Driven by People
Ruan assigns dedicated resources to support each client including an account execution team
which is responsible for managing daily business processes and expectations such as sourcing
proper capacity, managing shipments and reporting and analysis.
Ruan’s expert teams provide seamless operational start-up and TMS implementation. Our driver
turnover rate is one-fifth the national average. Customers have one point of contact and one
consolidated bill for all services, and our safety professionals monitor compliance and
regulations daily.
Transformed by Process
Ruan’s business intelligence team provides ongoing analysis that identifies opportunities for
continuous process improvement and cost savings through development and execution of key
performance indicators and quarterly business reviews; surge capacity strategies that add
flexibility with part-time drivers; and backhaul revenue-sharing programs. We invest in a
stringent carrier qualification and onboarding process as well as safety monitoring. We provide
comprehensive freight claim management and industry-leading supply chain event management
and workflow.
Enhanced by Platform
Our proprietary, best-of-breed TMS platform employs route optimization, 3D pallet and load
configuration, continuous move identification, waterfall tendering, rich analytics and customized
reporting available on secure customer web portals. Our platform utilizes a sophisticated
transportation planning engine to build efficient shipments resulting in network optimization and
cost savings. Combined with real-time tracking, we ensure that your product ships on time and
safely, every time.
Ruan has expertise in transporting goods in every industry. And everyone at Ruan is dedicated
to your business and to your cargo.
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