1980's

In the 1980's, Neal Ruchman founded Ruchman and Associates, Inc. (RAI) after gaining experience with two leading Washington, DC management consulting firms. Within months, RAI was awarded three assignments with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and participated in the planning and evaluation of their research program.  RAI designed databases, managed conferences, and wrote more than 100 reports, publication, and monographs. During this era, the firm was known as the Research Analysis Institute.

1982

In the summer of 1982, NIDA selected RAI to operate the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information. RAI deployed innovative approaches to the project (computerized order selection, inventory control, order tracking, and high cube storage.)  Within two weeks of contract award, RAI eliminated a four month backlog of orders inherited from the prior contractor.

RAI’s success with this project led to it's selection for other contracts. RAI soon began operating massive publication storage, mailing and order fulfillment projects. for the IRS, White House, Department of Education, US Savings Bond Program, Peace Corps, and Small Business Administration.

1984

RAI became a nationwide company, establishing workforces in California, Florida, Virginia and Illinois.

1985

In 1985, Mr. Ruchman founded Ruchman Associates Publication and Information Distribution, now known as RAPID Solutions, LLC, to operate projects at our own facilities. These projects involve warehousing, mailing and distribution services. This allowed Ruchman and Associates Inc. (RAI) to focus on consulting assignments and the delivery of professional services.

1986

In 1986, RAI dramatically expanded its operations. RAI designed and constructed a 145,000 square foot headquarters and national distribution facility in suburban Washington, DC. At the time of its completion, the building was the tallest of its kind in the area,and it provided greater efficiency for its growing list of storage and distribution clients.

1988

RAI began staffing client warehouses in California, Virginia, Illinois and Maryland.

1989

The Agency for International Development awarded RAI two contracts. One called for RAI to provide database, mailing and warehousing services at RAI’s facility. The second called for RAI to take over, relocate  and improve efficency oft a client owned warehouse. RAI relocated, re-equipped, and automated all functions of the warehouse.

1990

Within two business days, RAI established a 100 person workforce in Fort Worth, Texas for the General Services Administration’s National Distribution Center.

1994

RAI began a major contract for the Department of Energy's Nevada Operations Office. Today we continue this work for the Office’s successor, the National Nuclear Security Administration.

1997

RAI began to serve the U.S. Department of State domestically and internationally.

1998

RAI started to provide tour operations at several national landmarks.

1999

RAI started offering services under several GSA Supply Schedules.

2002

RAI began operating a retail store and warehouse at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

  Today

RAI has several hundred employees working for Federal clients domestically and internationally.

Today, RAPID provides web-enabled publication and information distribution solutions for the Social Security Administration, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Department of Treasury, the Smithsonian Institution, as well as major organizations within the private sector.

RAI and RAPID to continue to work together to meet customer needs. Please let us know how we can support you inyour efforts. info@rairapid.com