ArvinMeritor Inc. has selected Ryder Systems Inc. as its lead logistics management service. Ryder will manage inbound, outbound and third-party shipments domestically and internationally for all ArvinMeritor locations throughout North America and Europe.

Services provided by Ryder under the contract include procurement process support, transportation service provider management, freight bill auditing and payment, invoicing and management reporting. Additionally, Ryder will negotiate rates for ArvinMeritor with providers of ground, rail, air and ocean transportation services.

"We look forward to working with Ryder based on their reputation and reach in our industry," said Jeff Stoner, ArvinMeritor's vp of procurement. "Ryder will play a key role in supply chain management at ArvinMeritor as we continuously improve the delivery of products and services to our customers around the world."