Harman International Finds Supply Chain Solution

Harman International Industries, a manufacturer of audio products and electronic systems for the automotive, consumer and professional markets, awards a warehousing and distribution management contract to Ryder System Inc., a company in transportation and supply chain management solutions. Under the multi-year contract, Ryder will manage two distribution centers with a combined 600,000 square feet located in Southern California and the Atlanta area. The solution will support the distribution of Harman's consumer and professional products as well as reverse logistics. "Our supply chain is a critical part of our commitment to bringing innovative products to market faster and further increasing customer service," says Lalit Panda, SVP of supply chain for Harman Consumer Group. "Working with a proven logistics partner such as Ryder will help us to meet these goals while focusing on our core competencies."