UPS (NYSE:UPS) on Monday said it has integrated its customer-facing chatbot with UPS My Choice®, allowing customers to obtain information about their incoming packages and recent deliveries without providing a tracking number
UPS Revs Up Customer Experience, Integrates Chatbot With UPS My Choice
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
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Jose Maria Odriozola New President Of Operations For UPS Latin America
Odriozola’s strong reputation and experience will help company accelerate growth in the region
Jose Maria Odriozola New President Of Operations For UPS Latin America
Jose Maria Odriozola New President Of Operations For UPS Latin America
Friday, May 12, 2017
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
UPS Holds Shareowners’ Meeting, Re-Elects Board Members
From UPS:
US 05/04/17
Wilmington, DE
Shareowners of UPS (NYSE: UPS) today elected a Board of Directors for a one-year term and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accountants.
Twelve directors stood for election to the Board and all were re-elected by substantial margins. The twelve include: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Abney, Rodney Adkins, Michael Burns, Bill Johnson, Candace Kendle, Ann Livermore, Rudy Markham, Franck Moison, Sandy Randt, John Stankey, Carol Tomé and Kevin Warsh.
The appointment of Deloitte & Touche to serve as the company’s independent auditors for 2017 also was ratified by a wide margin. In other matters, shareowners approved an advisory vote on executive compensation, and approved the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation to be every three years.
UPS shareowners did not approve a shareholder proposal that would have required additional disclosure concerning the company's government affairs and lobbying activities in excess of current requirements. The Board, which exercises independent oversight of all UPS lobbying and political contributions and expenditures, had recommended a “No” vote on the grounds that UPS already has effective policies for the appropriate disclosure and oversight of the company's lobbying and political activities.
UPS shareowners also rejected a shareholder proposal that sought to require the Board to reduce the voting power of Class A stock from 10 votes per share to one vote per share.
Additionally, the shareholder proposal regarding Holy Land Principles was not approved, given the company has existing policies to promote fair employment practices, equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace globally.
UPS routinely posts investor announcements on its web site -- www.investors.ups.com -- and encourages those interested in the company to check there frequently.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News on Twitter.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
UPS Named A Top NBIC Best-Of-The-Best Corporation For Second Consecutive Year
From UPS:
US 05/03/17
Atlanta, GA
Top 40 Ranking Recognizes UPS’s Commitment to Cross-Segment Diversity and Inclusion
UPS® (NYSE: UPS), is proud to have been named among the 2017 Best-of-the-Best Corporations for Inclusion by the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC). The recognition acknowledges UPS’s outstanding commitment to diversity for suppliers as well as employees and customers. Estrella Cramer, Supplier Diversity Director and Chief Procurement Officer Gary Kallenbach, who leads the company’s supplier diversity initiatives, accepted the award on behalf of UPS. NBIC’s Best-of-the-Best Awards ceremony was held on April 26 in Washington, D.C.
Only companies achieving industry-leading results across all diverse segments are eligible to receive the prestigious Best-of-the-Best designation from the NBIC. The inaugural coalition of national diverse business organizations is spearheaded by The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and includes Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, National Black Justice Coalition, U.S. Business Leadership Network and WEConnect International.
“Being named a Best-of-the-Best corporation by the NBIC is not only a great honor, but an affirmation of our commitment to being an inclusive business partner,” said Larry Darrow, President of Global Business Services at UPS. “Diversity makes us a stronger company and helps drive our success around the world. I am proud of our team that works hard every day to ensure we deliver on our commitment to diversity and inclusion.”
“UPS will continue to prioritize diversity and inclusion in our workplace and business relationships and to implement programs that ensure opportunities for all employees, partners and stakeholders,” added Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation and chief diversity and inclusion officer at UPS.
Criteria for being named a Best-of-the-Best corporation includes the completion of a survey covering an organization’s inclusive programs, primarily for Supplier Diversity initiatives. It also looks for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and workplace engagement opportunities, as well as diverse marketplace and community engagements. A detailed report of policies and achievements in the diversity and inclusion space – along with recognition or ratings such as the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, the U.S. Business Leadership Network’s Disability Equality Index or Diversity Inc.’s Top 50 – is weighted and reviewed by a committee of NBIC leaders.
For more information about UPS’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, please visit http://sustainability.ups.com/committed-to-more/diversity-and-inclusion/.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News.
About NBIC
Spearheaded by the NGLCC and launched in 2011, the NBIC advocates for the business interests of a diverse range of people, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, ethnic minority, disability, and women-owned business communities, representing a total of over $8 trillion in annual consumer spending power and significant contributions to the marketplace and workplace. The NBIC encourages parity in cross-segment diversity and inclusion initiatives in Corporate America, works to identify areas of collaboration among diverse businesses, and advocates for the advancement of policies that support the growth of diverse-owned companies in both the public and private sectors.
About NGLCC
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the largest global not-for-profit advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned businesses. www.nglcc.org | @NGLCC
UPS Unveils First Extended Range Fuel Cell Electric Delivery Vehicle
From UPS:
US 05/02/17
Atlanta, GA
- First-of-its-Kind, Zero Tailpipe Emissions, Class 6 Delivery Truck
- Uses Fuel Cell to Energize Vehicle Propulsion System
- Prototype to Start Street Testing Later This Year
UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it will deploy a prototype extended range Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in its Rolling Laboratory fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. UPS is working with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other partners to design a first-of-its-kind, zero tailpipe emissions, Class 6 medium-duty delivery truck that meets the same route and range requirements of UPS’s existing conventional fuel vehicles.
Unlike fuel cell auxiliary power units, this vehicle will use the onboard fuel cell to generate electricity to propel the vehicle. This project is an important step toward demonstrating the commercial viability of zero tailpipe emissions trucks to fleet operators and the developing FCEV supply chain.
The first FCEV prototype will be deployed in Sacramento, Calif., where UPS will validate its design and core performance requirements by testing it on the street starting the third quarter of 2017. Current project plans call for additional UPS trucks to be validated with at least 5,000 hours of in-service operational performance. All of the trucks will be deployed in California due to that state’s ongoing investment in zero tailpipe emissions transportation and installment of hydrogen fueling stations around the state.
“The challenge we face with fuel cell technology is to ensure the design can meet the unique operational demands of our delivery vehicles on a commercial scale,” said Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president global engineering and sustainability. “This project is an essential step to test the zero tailpipe emissions technology and vehicle on the road for UPS and the transportation industry. We have a long history of developing and promoting the use of more sustainable alternative fuels with our Rolling Laboratory, and hope that by bringing our unique expertise to the development of hydrogen fuels, we can help advance the technology.”
Each FCEV produces electricity which continuously charges the batteries, thereby providing additional power and an extended range of 125 miles. The UPS trucks are equipped with a 32kW fuel cell coupled to 45kWh of battery storage and 10kg of hydrogen fuel. The drive train runs on electricity supplied by batteries. Unlike other fuel cell applications, this will support the full duty cycle of the truck, including highway driving.
The project is part of a fuel cell project grant awarded by DOE in 2013 focused on verifying the proof of concept in commercial delivery vehicles. UPS is committed to evaluating these technologies that support the nation’s energy security, fuel diversity, and economic growth priorities. The project calls for retrofitting conventional fuel trucks with fuel cell electric systems designed specifically for use in a delivery truck duty cycle. UPS is partnering with the Center for Transportation and the Environment as well as Unique Electric Solutions LLC and the University of Texas’ Center for Electromechanics.
UPS has invested more than $750 million in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations globally since 2009. UPS has deployed more than 8,300 vehicles using its Rolling Laboratory approach to determine what works best in each situation. From old-fashioned pedal power and electric-assisted bicycles in dense urban areas to electric, hybrid electric, natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane and renewable diesel fueled vehicles, UPS puts sustainability innovation into action all over the world.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. UPS is committed to operating more sustainably – for customers, the environment and the communities we serve around the world. Learn more about our efforts at ups.com/sustainability. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at Longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News on Twitter.
UPS And Sealed Air Showcase Fulfillment Of The Future With New Packaging Innovation Center
From UPS:
US 05/02/17
Atlanta and Charlotte
UPS (NYSE:UPS) and Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) today announced the opening of a Packaging Innovation Center in Louisville, Kentucky on the UPS Supply Chain Solutions campus, near the Worldport® facility, which is the UPS Air Group’s global headquarters. The center will help solve the packaging and shipping challenges of e-commerce retailers, and companies in many other industries, by maximizing efficiency, minimizing waste, reducing shipping costs, and increasing brand affinity.
This is the next step in a strategic partnership between the two companies announced in November 2016 designed to help businesses prepare for the future of supply chains, fulfillment, and packaging to enable global e-commerce success.
“One of the biggest challenges UPS customers have with e-commerce, and across other industry segments, is that they struggle to create efficiencies and enhance profit margins while still improving consumers’ perception of their brand,” said Alan Gershenhorn, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, UPS. “UPS customers don’t just need supply chain innovation. They also need packaging innovation. Our partnership with Sealed Air, and the new Packaging Innovation Center, will allow UPS to bring a more complete set of solutions as we help customers re-imagine their entire supply chains, including packaging.”
Brick-and-mortar supply chains have been designed to move in a linear fashion with standard-sized packaging sent from a supplier to a warehouse. From the warehouse, products are sent to a store, where they are unboxed and placed on shelves. In this model, consumers never see secondary or tertiary packaging. In the new e-commerce world, everything is upended and consumers now see, touch and need to dispose of packaging on a more regular basis. As a result, what consumers think about a brand increasingly starts with their experience with a product’s packaging.
“The at-home delivery experience is more important than it has ever been. Consumer expectations for fast, free, on-time delivery leave businesses and retailers with very little room for error,” said Jerome Peribere, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sealed Air. “The partnership between Sealed Air and UPS allows us to combine our decades of expertise and innovation to help our customers create those exceptional delivery experiences from the point of manufacturing all the way through to the last moment of truth in front of the consumer.”
E-commerce sales between 2015 and 2020 are expected to grow a cumulative 128.9 percent. Worldwide retail e-commerce sales are projected to top $4 trillion by 2020, according to eMarketer.¹ At the same time, the change in dynamics with e-commerce logistics and packaging are creating big opportunities to drive new efficiencies. Some of these areas of opportunity include:
- A need for packaging innovation due to inefficient use of labor resources
- Excessive waste of packaging materials
- Keeping costs down and customer satisfaction up despite increasing complexity
- A need for three times the logistics space compared with brick-and-mortar operations²
- Vast proliferation in the number of ways that fulfillment gets done
- Increased pressure on existing labor resources to produce more, at higher speeds and lower costs, in more complex operational environments
- Eliminating the risk of damage and spoilage
- Deploying automation solutions that can not only scale up, but can also scale back down when needed
The partnership between UPS and Sealed Air is designed to help customers in each of these areas, and more. Occupying 6,000 square feet in the UPS Supply Chain Solutions facility, the Packaging Innovation Center houses a wide array of Sealed Air’s cutting-edge packaging solutions.
The selection of packaging technology on display includes an automated system that eliminates the need for outer cartons, which can reduce dimensional weight by as much as 87 percent; an automated right-sizing system that eliminates empty void space in each box by as much as 60 percent; and a portfolio of packaging work-cell solutions that improve labor productivity, reduce product damage, and create a consistent, enhanced experience for the end consumer.
UPS and Sealed Air will also use the Packaging Innovation Center to provide consulting services, including package performance analysis to ensure that companies are using the minimum amount of packaging needed to achieve maximum product protection. Customers can schedule meetings at the center to see the solutions in action and request a packaging analysis based on their specific e-commerce business needs and goals.
As part of the partnership with UPS, Sealed Air is participating in the UPS Customer Technology Program (CTP), providing packaging systems and materials. CTP is a customer loyalty program that connects businesses with best-in-class vendors of hardware, software, peripherals – and now packaging – to help them gain efficiencies across their business and enable growth.
In addition to this partnership, UPS also provides solutions to customers using its Package Design and Test Lab, helping protect packages before they ship. With high tech equipment that creates varying levels of temperature, air pressure, shock, compression and vibration, the lab can simulate moving a package throughout an entire supply chain. These real world experiences provide valuable data that helps UPS custom-design solutions for specific packaging needs. Testing is a compliment to the innovative packaging options that are offered through the Sealed Air / UPS partnership.
To learn more about the UPS and Sealed Air partnership, contact upsseesales@sealedair.com or to schedule a visit to the Packaging Innovation Center, contact upsseeshowroom@sealedair.com
1. E-Marketer, (Aug. 2016) “Retail E-Commerce Sales World Wide 2015-2020” https://www.emarketer.com/Article/Worldwide-Retail-Ecommerce-Sales-Will-Reach-1915-Trillion-This-Year/1014369
2. Prologis Research, (Sept. 2016) “Global E-Commerce Impact on Logistics Real Estate” https://www.prologis.com/logistics-industry-research/global-e-commerce-impact-logistics-real-estate
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News
About Sealed Air
Sealed Air Corporation creates a world that feels, tastes and works better. In 2016, the Company generated revenue of approximately $6.8 billion by helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals in the face of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges. Our portfolio of widely recognized brands, including Cryovac® brand food packaging solutions, Bubble Wrap® brand cushioning and Diversey® cleaning and hygiene solutions, enables a safer and less wasteful food supply chain, protects valuable goods shipped around the world, and improves health through clean environments. Sealed Air has approximately 23,000 employees who serve customers in 171 countries. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.
Sealed Air Forward-Looking Statements
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
UPS Honors New Mexico Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving
UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced that seven elite drivers from New Mexico are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.
UPS Honors New Mexico Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving
UPS Honors New Mexico Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving
UPS Honors Nevada Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving
UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced that 11 elite drivers from Nevada are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.
UPS Honors Nevada Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving
UPS Honors Nevada Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
The UPS Foundation Commits $14.1 Million To Humanitarian Relief & Community Safety
Investing in the Enhancement of Humanitarian and Public Health Supply Chains in Africa and Around the World
The UPS Foundation Commits $14.1 Million To Humanitarian Relief & Community Safety
The UPS Foundation Commits $14.1 Million To Humanitarian Relief & Community Safety
UPS Honors Kansas Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving
UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced that 17 elite drivers from Kansas are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.
UPS Honors Kansas Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving
UPS Honors Kansas Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving
UPS Expands China-Europe Rail Service
More cities added in China and Europe enable greater access to alternative shipping options for UPS customers
UPS Expands China-Europe Rail Service
UPS Expands China-Europe Rail Service
Thursday, February 9, 2017
UPS Earns Recognition As A John Deere “Partner-Level Supplier”
From UPS:
US 02/08/17
Atlanta, GA
Rating is highest Deere & Company bestows on a supplier
UPS (NYSE:UPS) has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2016 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. Atlanta-based UPS was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement.
“UPS is honored to have achieved partner status,” said Matt Connelly, vice president of network operations with UPS. “We worked collaboratively with the John Deere team to understand their supply chain and logistics needs. We are pleased to provide value added solutions that assist with their short and long-term objectives including faster customer response times.”
UPS has provided solutions to Deere & Company since the 1980s using an array of offerings, including small package and air freight services to supply parts distribution centers and dealerships. UPS ships to approximately 590 Deere locations throughout the United States.
Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News on Twitter.
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