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	Ruan’s Food and Beverage Scope

Ruan’s Food and Beverage Scope

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage Retail
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Fleet Management Supply Chain Visibility Warehouse Automation
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	ABD issued an RFP for transportation and warehousing fulfillment in May 2017, seeking a partner to serve its customers, reduce risk, build flexibility and scale, and maximize profit. After a thorough evaluation, the organization chose to partner with Ruan, a respected leader in the transportation, warehousing, and logistics industry based in Des Moines, IA. ABD enforces state laws and administrative rules related to the manufacture and sale of alcohol products in Iowa. Funds are generated by the sale of alcoholic liquor to off-premises retail licensees, license fees, civil penalties, and excise tax of beer and wine. These revenues are transferred to the General Fund as well as to public treasuries to support city, county, and state programs. Ruan will serve over 1,500 locations and manage approximately 2,300 SKUs. Read More
About Customer	The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) is responsible for enforcing state laws and administrative rules related to the manufacture and sale of alcohol products in Iowa. ABD generates funds through the sale of alcoholic liquor to off-premises retail licensees, license fees, civil penalties, and excise tax of beer and wine. These revenues are transferred to the General Fund and public treasuries to support city, county, and state programs. ABD serves over 1,500 locations and manages approximately 2,300 SKUs. The organization recently signed an agreement with Ruan Transportation Management Systems for dedicated contract transportation and value-added warehousing. Read More
Solution	Ruan hired 18 professional drivers and 30 warehouse personnel. Ruan is responsible for the management of the fleet and professional drivers, including recruiting and retaining employees, training and development, providing state-of-the-art technology, complying with all regulatory and safety requirements, and implementing an equipment and maintenance strategy to keep ABD’s operation running efficiently and safely. Ruan provides complete supply chain solutions, collaborating with customers to evaluate, optimize, and deliver a one-source transportation solution focused on continuous improvement, cost reduction initiatives, safety, and overall supply chain efficiency. From hiring experienced, professional drivers and managing carriers to investing in equipment and implementing best-of-breed technology, Ruan ensures a high standard of service and safety. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Retail

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Warehouse Automation

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

ABD issued an RFP for transportation and warehousing fulfillment in May 2017, seeking a partner to serve its customers, reduce risk, build flexibility and scale, and maximize profit. After a thorough evaluation, the organization chose to partner with Ruan, a respected leader in the transportation, warehousing, and logistics industry based in Des Moines, IA. ABD enforces state laws and administrative rules related to the manufacture and sale of alcohol products in Iowa. Funds are generated by the sale of alcoholic liquor to off-premises retail licensees, license fees, civil penalties, and excise tax of beer and wine. These revenues are transferred to the General Fund as well as to public treasuries to support city, county, and state programs. Ruan will serve over 1,500 locations and manage approximately 2,300 SKUs.

About Customer

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) is responsible for enforcing state laws and administrative rules related to the manufacture and sale of alcohol products in Iowa. ABD generates funds through the sale of alcoholic liquor to off-premises retail licensees, license fees, civil penalties, and excise tax of beer and wine. These revenues are transferred to the General Fund and public treasuries to support city, county, and state programs. ABD serves over 1,500 locations and manages approximately 2,300 SKUs. The organization recently signed an agreement with Ruan Transportation Management Systems for dedicated contract transportation and value-added warehousing.

Solution

Ruan hired 18 professional drivers and 30 warehouse personnel. Ruan is responsible for the management of the fleet and professional drivers, including recruiting and retaining employees, training and development, providing state-of-the-art technology, complying with all regulatory and safety requirements, and implementing an equipment and maintenance strategy to keep ABD’s operation running efficiently and safely. Ruan provides complete supply chain solutions, collaborating with customers to evaluate, optimize, and deliver a one-source transportation solution focused on continuous improvement, cost reduction initiatives, safety, and overall supply chain efficiency. From hiring experienced, professional drivers and managing carriers to investing in equipment and implementing best-of-breed technology, Ruan ensures a high standard of service and safety.

Impact #1	Ruan hired 18 professional drivers and 30 warehouse personnel to manage ABD's operations.
Impact #2	Ruan is responsible for recruiting, training, and retaining employees, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.
Impact #3	Ruan provides state-of-the-art technology and implements an equipment and maintenance strategy to keep operations running efficiently and safely.

Impact #1

Ruan hired 18 professional drivers and 30 warehouse personnel to manage ABD's operations.

Impact #2

Ruan is responsible for recruiting, training, and retaining employees, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.

Impact #3

Ruan provides state-of-the-art technology and implements an equipment and maintenance strategy to keep operations running efficiently and safely.

Benefit #1	Ruan will serve over 1,500 locations.
Benefit #2	Ruan will manage approximately 2,300 SKUs.

Benefit #1

Ruan will serve over 1,500 locations.

Benefit #2

Ruan will manage approximately 2,300 SKUs.

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Ruan’s Food and Beverage Scope

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