Ryder is the only 3PL provider that offers fully integrated supply chain solutions powered by proprietary technology, proven best practices, and an experienced workforce. As demand for resilience in the healthcare industry rises, and delivery methods of care change, having an integrated solution from a single source provider can give you the end-to-end execution you need. Our LEAN approach helps eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce costs, while our cutting-edge technology gives you real-time visibility and control over your supply chain. As a result, you optimize your network, enhance patient care outcomes, and ensure sustainability across every step of your operation.
Healthcare Supply Chain Solutions
Healthcare organizations count on Ryder to perfect their supply chains, just as patients count on you to provide the best care. Our fully integrated solution provides, 100% real-time visibility of supplies throughout the healthcare supply chain, while utilizing industry leading warehouse management and transportation solutions that are powered by state-of-the-art technology systems, automation, and a trained workforce to increase your efficiency while reducing cost. Each customized solution is sized for your business, and we pay the upfront costs to get you started. Our proven solution drives elevated service levels with 99.8% fill rates and 99% on-time delivery resulting in better patient care outcomes.
Why Ryder?
Patient Trusted Solutions Customized to Your Needs
Ryder is the only supply chain provider that offers a unique portfolio of services that include dedicated warehousing & distribution center management, omnichannel fulfillment, transportation logistics, and continuous improvement processes. We are your trusted one-stop shop for all your healthcare logistics needs.
Supply Chain Resilience
Technology & Automation
Our investments in innovative technology and warehouse automation will help power your healthcare supply chain. With our proprietary platform RyderShare™ you gain real-time visibility and can proactively manage exceptions as goods move through your network. Through strategic partnerships with automation OEMs and piloting cutting-edge solutions, we optimize your operation where it makes sense to drive greater value. Since 2021, we’ve researched over 250 products and have automated 21 million square feet of warehouse space, increased goods-to-person technology by 800%, and deployed 1,000+ autonomous robots and 300+ autonomous forklifts. By implementing technology and automation in the healthcare supply chains, companies have achieved more than $1 million in cost savings annually, 99% on-time delivery on same day, 98.5% fill rates, improved throughput, and 99.96% inventory accuracy.
Compliance
Our deep regulatory expertise and extensive certifications include CFR 210/211, CFR 820, and ISO 13485. We operate within stringent regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with critical physical and process standards. Our facilities adhere to rigorous guidelines from the FDA and State Board of Pharmacy, including advanced security protocols, temperature monitoring, and secure storage areas. Additionally, our process certifications guarantee that we maintain strict procedures for product handling, track and trace, and product integrity, ensuring the highest level of quality control and compliance for your healthcare supply chain.
Expertise Across Healthcare Sectors
Our deep vertical expertise and proven best practices serve the entire healthcare sector, from pharmaceuticals and medical devices to hospital systems and laboratories, providing end-to-end visibility and operational efficiency.
Hospitals
Our hospital supply chain solutions are tailored for inpatient and outpatient care settings, including general and specialty hospitals, clinics, outpatient centers, nursing homes, and rehab facilities. By streamlining operations, we ensure seamless inventory management and improved patient care.
Healthcare Facilities
Our solutions support a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care settings, including healthcare facilities, specialty clinics, outpatient centers, nursing homes, and rehab facilities. By optimizing inventory management and streamlining operations, we help healthcare providers focus more on patient care, ensuring that essential supplies are always on hand.
Medical Devices, Equipment, Supplies, & Parts
Whether handling diagnostic equipment, therapeutic devices, surgical instruments, or medical equipment like wheelchairs, we ensure compliance, precision, and efficiency across the entire process. Our medical device supply chain expertise guarantees that your products are managed with the highest standards, streamlining delivery and enhancing reliability.
Pharmaceutical Logistics
We have expertise in handling pharmaceutical products that require strict regulatory compliance, temperature-control, and are challenging to distribute. With experience in both prescription medications and over the counter (OTC) products, we are well-equipped to meet the unique demands of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Home Healthcare
We provide specialized supply chain solutions for treatment services like dialysis, diabetes, and infusion therapies. Our expertise streamlines operations and ensures seamless inventory management that guarantees timely delivery of critical supplies to patients’ homes.
Medical & Diagnostic Labs
We enhance the efficiency and performance of medical and diagnostic laboratories, including radiology and imaging centers, blood banks, and labs. Our tailored supply chain solutions help streamline operations by optimizing space, maintaining precise inventory levels, and reducing congestion.
End-to-End Healthcare Logistics Solutions
We provide a comprehensive range of logistics services from inbound to outbound and everything in between, including customized warehouse and distribution management, transportation management, dedicated transportation solutions, co-packaging & co-manufacturing, and last mile delivery.
- Warehousing & Distribution
Warehousing & Distribution
Our warehouse and distribution management solutions offer full control over inventory with 100% real-time visibility. Whether designing a new facility or optimizing an existing one, we handle process engineering, equipment, automation, and technology to boost efficiency and customer service. You also benefit from our cross-dock network from coast-to-coast. We provide customized co-packaging solutions from our strategically located, certified facilities that include research and development, product manufacturing, technology, and scalability. Our healthcare warehouse and distribution management solutions are powered by our experienced workforce and proprietary technology or a leading WMS for actionable analytics and continuous improvement.
- Transportation Logistics
Transportation Logistics
Whether you need a dedicated transportation solution with customized trucks and trained drivers, transportation management services, or freight brokerage we have you covered. We have the most reliable transportation solutions in the industry including our technology systems that give you complete visibility and data for every load no matter if you need inbound, outbound, full truckload (FTL), less than truckload (LTL), cross border, drayage, dedicated routes, or reverse logistics. We can also help you with network design, scheduling, freight consolidation, and freight bill audit and payment. With a fleet of more than 13,000 dedicated vehicles, 13,000 professional drivers, more than $11 billion in freight under management, and more than 85,000 vetted carriers, we can keep your business moving.
- Fleet Leasing & Maintenance
Fleet Leasing & Maintenance
Ryder ChoiceLease is industry’s premier full-service lease, preventive, or on-demand transportation solution that gives you choice and flexibility for your fleet. You decide the terms and choose the lease with the maintenance level you prefer. Ryder ChoiceLease gives you access to over 5,000 qualified technicians at 800 shops across North America, better than 95% uptime, and customized vehicles to meet your needs.
- Last Mile Delivery
Last Mile Delivery
Ryder’s last mile delivery solutions in the healthcare sector ensure exceptional patient experiences through reliable delivery of medical equipment directly to homes or hospitals. We specialize in the timely and efficient transport of durable medical equipment (DME), rehabilitation tools, hospice care essentials, and mobility aids. Our technology optimizes the final mile, enhancing delivery accuracy and speed while maintaining the highest standards of care and compliance. Trust Ryder to streamline your last mile logistics, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction with every delivery.
What our Customers Say
Tom Harvieux, Chief Supply Chain Officer BJC HealthCare
“Ryder was able to bring together the building, the people, the automation, the transportation, and the integration to deliver optimal service to our organization.” Watch Case Study Video
Healthcare FAQs
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