2005 UPS Rate and Service Guide

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UPS Supply Chain Solutions SM
Increasingly, companies are looking
for ways to maximize efficiency and
contain costs in their supply chain
functions. UPS Supply Chain Solutions
provides the proven experience and
the global infrastructure to achieve
enhanced business performance
for its customers. A leading provider
of specialized Supply Chain
Consulting Services, Distribution &
Logistics, Transportation & Freight
and Trade Management Services,
UPS Supply Chain Solutions offers
the best of both worlds – a comprehensive
portfolio of services and
experienced supply chain professionals,
plus the power of a
global leader.
Consulting Services
Our consulting teams offer clients
real-world supply chain management
strategies and counsel to help
align business goals with operational
capabilities. By leveraging
UPS’s time-tested engineering and
technical expertise, we create
competitive advantages for our
clients through the design, execution
and management of supply chain
solutions, resulting in increased
revenues, higher levels of customer
satisfaction and lasting impact
to the bottom line.
Distribution & Logistics Services
Our comprehensive logistics,
distribution and post-sales support
services can increase speed, flexibility,
visibility and operational
efficiencies in the following areas:
Order Fulfillment
– Warehousing, cross dock, pick
and pack, kitting, final stage
assembly, configuration, programming,
retail-ready services and
order processing.
Critical Order Fulfillment
– Warehousing, pick and pack,
kitting, field stocking of inventory
in worldwide network of facilities.
Reverse Logistics
– ISD (inspect, sort, disposition),
screen and test, repair and refurbishment,
warranty management,
field tech support, asset recovery,
returns management, recycling.
Transportation & Freight Services
Move your freight efficiently around
the globe. Whether transported via
ocean, air, road or rail, we’ll manage
the complexities so you can manage
the rest of your business. We offer
a full portfolio of transportation and
network management services to
best fit your needs, regardless of the
complexity or size of your shipments.
We’ll develop an integrated transportation
strategy for you – including
best route, mode and carrier – that
helps reduce transit time and costs,
while improving productivity, inventory
velocity and customer service.
UPS Trade Direct SM
Integrate, simplify, and expedite
international freight and package
delivery with UPS Trade Direct.
The Trade Direct family of services
provides a single source solution
that enables faster movement of
international shipments to multiple
retail locations or end customers.
UPS Trade Direct consolidates your
freight and individual packages
for customs clearance, transports
them (via ground, ocean or air)
and then deconsolidates them for
final delivery via the UPS package
delivery network or Less-Than-
Truckload (LTL) service.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Through UPS Trade Direct, you can:
– Improve time to market. By shipping
direct to your customers or
stores, UPS Trade Direct eliminates
the need for multiple carriers.
You can reduce handling costs,
lower the chance of shipping
errors and reduce your overall
time to market.
– Increase visibility. Shipments can
be tracked globally through each
milestone within the supply chain,
giving you the highest level of
visibility, improved customer
service, and more control over
allocation and forecasting.
– Enhance asset utilization. By
simplifying the shipping process
and bypassing distribution centers,
UPS Trade Direct helps reduce
inventory levels and product layover
time. The need to use costly
warehouse facilities is often
eliminated.
– Lower administrative time and
cost. Because invoices come from
one source on a single bill, cost
calculations, reconciliation and
budget management require less
time and paperwork.
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