Ryder System Inc, a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, has deployed a new cloud-based software solution to automate and streamline bulk shipping activities of sand, water, cement, and other supplies required for oil and gas exploration and production.
The online portal, powered by ShipXpress, enables Ryder to seamlessly coordinate carrier selection, delivery schedules, inventory management, contract compliance, and invoice payments for the thousands of daily shipments it manages on behalf of oil and gas customers. For added convenience, all the functionality of the tool is also accessible via a mobile app, available for Apple and Android devices.
“Ryder is using its industry expertise and this new technology to help create a connection between the logistics function and well site operations, resulting in extended lead times and improved planning in the upstream delivery process,” says Steve Martin, vice-president of operations and general manager, oil & gas, for Ryder. “With more lead time and better planning, Ryder can help oil and gas companies operate more efficiently, save money, and improve safety.”
Well site coordinators can use the portal or mobile app to schedule and change carriers, check in drivers, monitor progress of the delivery, and check out the vehicle when it leaves the site. An embedded calculator automatically captures the time spent on site, digitally tracking detention time, which is a charge assessed when a truck is held beyond the time a carrier allows for loading or unloading. Once the load is complete and detention is verified, coordinators can use the Ryder online portal to manage invoicing and billing, carving weeks or even months off the payment cycle. The entire process is documented digitally, improving visibility and speeding order to cash cycles.
For more information, access http://www.ryder.com/