UPS Adds Beacons to Handle Package Misloads
UPS is installing electronic beacons in its package cars to notify workers if they have placed an item in the wrong delivery vehicle, thus cutting down on misloads.
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UPS Adds Beacons to Handle Package Misloads
UPS is installing electronic beacons in its package cars to notify workers if they have placed an item in the wrong delivery vehicle, thus cutting down on misloads.
UPS Explains Rationale of New Optoro Partnership
Multichannel Merchant recently caught up with Steve Brill, vice president for retail and global B2C for UPS, to dig a bit deeper into the rationale behind the agreement. See what each side brings to the table, and the benefits created by the combined solution.
Meeting the Expectations of Today’s High-Tech Shopper
Are consumers who shop for high-tech devices like laptops, tablets and related accessories different than the average shopper in terms of purchasing behavior and preferences? A study by UPS takes a look at the behaviors and preferences of the high-tech shoppers.
UPS Continues Efficiency Push as Revenue, Profit Grow in Q2
UPS is continuing to push for increased efficiency through hub automation projects and its ORION route optimization system. The company reported Q2 revenue growth of 3.8% to $14.63 billion, with profit up 3.2% to $1.27 billion. Its ecommerce business is on pace to grow faster than expected through the end of the year, officials said, based on strength in U.S. consumer spending.
Drones, Robotics, 3D Printing Part of Major Technology Focus at UPS
UPS executives said they will continue to place a $1 billion bet on new technology each year, including major investments in facility automation, robotics and even drones to conduct tasks such as aircraft inspections and inventory counts. See what else the company disclosed about its strategy and operations during media day at its Atlanta headquarters.
UPS Grows Income, As It Drives Economies in Ecommerce Deliveries
UPS reported 10% growth in Q1 net income, as the company touted its ability to drive efficiency in its ecommerce operations and strong B2C volume gains. See what executives said about UPS’s investment in Deliv and logistics moves by major customer Amazon.
Ecommerce Return Rates Continue to Climb
Companies are grappling with higher ecommerce return rates, and how to address reverse logistics as well as capturing the maximum value of inbound goods. Find out the results of the MCM Outlook Survey on ecommerce returns, and what can be done to keep the growing rates in check.
UPS Blows Out Q4, Cites Ecommerce Growth, Automation, Tight Controls
UPS cited ecommerce growth, tight management controls and automation investments in its record Q4 results, while reaffirming its relationship with Amazon.
Meeting the Challenges, Growing Opportunities of Global Ecommerce
How can retailers can overcome obstacles and take advantage of large global ecommerce growth opportunities? UPS experts Bala Ganesh, Vice President of Marketing and Randy Strang, Vice President of Global B2C Operations, explain in this video.