Ryder System, Inc. engages in the provision of transportation and supply chain management solutions. It operates through the following segments: Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS), and Central Support Services (CSS). The FMS segment offers full service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance options, commercial rental, and contract or transactional maintenance services of trucks, tractors, and trailers. The SCS segment focuses on the provision of integrated logistics solutions, including distribution, management, dedicated transportation, and professional services. The DTS segment includes turnkey transportation solutions. The company was founded by James A. Ryder in 1933 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.
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deflation trends in the us economy as prices decline for household goods
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Ben & Jerry's has filed a lawsuit against parent company Unilever, claiming it has been silenced over its support for Palestinian refugees and other social issues. The ice cream brand alleges that Unilever breached a 2022 settlement by blocking its attempts to advocate for peace and human rights, while Unilever disputes these claims and emphasizes its commitment to all victims of the conflict. Tensions between the two have escalated since Ben & Jerry's decision to stop selling in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in 2021.
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