Ryder
Ryder Systems, Inc. is a commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and world-class safety and security programs.
Ryder: Driving the Future of Innovation in Transportation
Business Problem
Ryder is committed to setting the industry standard for IT-led business innovation that optimizes the customer experience while also accelerating performance and reducing cost. Prior to Appian, all customer-related documentation was uploaded at on-site rental counters using email, mail, and fax, and outside party data was collected through phone calls and emails.
Appian Solution
Ryder selected the Appian Platform to unify systems and processes through multiple synergistic applications. The Rental Signature Capture mobile app encompasses formerly paper-driven processes within the rental cycle, including yard check (verifying which vehicles are in the yard, their condition, mileage, etc.), customer vehicle check-out and check-in, and signatures. The solution is accessible via Android tablets, yielding a faster, and more transparent paperless experience. Ryder also developed an Accident Claims application that handles all damage claims reporting in the same modern and mobile fashion. The app mobilizes all document management (including damage photos), escalations, records of incidents, and end-to-end process management from incident creation to invoicing. In addition to improving the customer experience, the app reduces the latency of gathering documentation, accelerating retrieval of reimbursement for vehicle fixes and vehicle downtime. The Breakdown Analysis Workbench app supports the Ryder customer experience by helping behind the scenes to ensure that Ryder’s vehicles are in optimal condition.
“It's a win-win for everybody. It's a quicker, more efficient, more fluid process for the customer... And the rental agents are able to turn more vehicles as a result.”
