Riverwood Solutions CEO selected as 2009 'Pro to know'

Riverwood Solutions, the innovator in managed supply chain services, today announced that CEO Matt Ryan has been selected by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine as a 2009 Provider Pro to Know. The award recognizes individuals who have personally helped clients during the current economic downturn by assisting them in managing risk in the supply chain, providing competitive advantage and delivering value to the bottom line.

"All too often, achieving a world-class supply chain is hampered by partners' and customers' failure to openly communicate information. The inefficiency, waste, additional lead time and excess inventory driven into the supply chain by withholding or positioning information in a particular light accounts for more than 35% of all supply chain performance issues and as much as 15% of total supply chain costs," said Ryan, CEO of Riverwood Solutions. "I am committed to helping clients create responsive, flexible supply chains and am honored to be recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for my work."

With a wealth of international operating experience, Ryan has earned a reputation for establishing and running world-class, global operations and has had full responsibility for operations in more than 20 countries on four continents. Prior to founding Riverwood Solutions, Ryan served as executive vice president of Worldwide Operations, Logistics and Services for Flextronics International.

"Ryan has distinguished himself as a respected leader in the competitive world of global electronics manufacturing," said Andrew K. Reese, editor, Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "His nearly 20 years in the industry, combined with his proven results of streamlining and optimizing clients' supply chains through the Hybrid Outsourced Services Team model, has earned him a place on this year's Provider Pros listing."

The full listing of the 2009 Pros to Know is available in the February/March 2009 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine and ebook, and on the web site: www.SDCExec.com.  

For more information about Riverwood Solution visit www.rwsops.com