Nestl Argentina selects Ryder System

Ryder System Inc has been awarded a distribution and transportation management contract with Nestlé Argentina SA, a manufacturer, distributor, and vendor of a range of food and beverage products.

Under the multi-year contract, Ryder will manage a 160,000-square-foot, multi-customer distribution center with an inventory of 8,500 pallets of finished products in Tortuguitas, Argentina. Ryder will manage the outbound transportation of 20 to 50 vehicle loads per day from the distribution center to more than 320 Nestle customer sites throughout Buenos Aires and the greater surrounding area, including supermarkets, distributors, and wholesalers.

Using a warehouse management system and hand-held radio frequency equipment, Ryder will optimize Nestlé's inventory levels and improve order accuracy and efficiency while providing consistent levels of customer service.