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Technology offers new approach to supply chain management

Posted by | Jun 17, 2004 | |

Senior business leaders increasingly are recognizing that one of the most vital issues in managing a global supply chain is “visibility” – the real-time ability to view the movement of goods and funds as products move through the supply chain.

“The only way to effectively coordinate all elements is to have critical information at your fingertips,” said Gunnar Adalberth, director of e-commerce marketing for UPS Europe. “And we have seen tremendous advancements that improve visibility and provide the information needed to make the supply chain process easier to manage.”

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UPS and pilots union quicken pace of bargaining

Posted by | May 27, 2004 | |

United Parcel Service Inc. and a union for 2,500 pilots at the company’s airfreight operations have stepped up the pace of bargaining on a revised labor agreement, according to UPS and the union.

Both UPS, the world’s biggest package carrier which struck a six-year contract in 2002 with the Teamsters union covering drivers, and the Independent Pilots Association have reported progress in the talks on secondary matters.

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UPS Eyes Business Expansion in Japan

Posted by | May 22, 2004 | |

United Parcel Service Inc. plans to expand its business in Japan by creating an extensive distribution network, UPS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Eskew said.

In an interview with media organisations, Eskew said that the company will boost its number of distribution centers in Japan to several thousand in five years from the current 72.

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UPS supports senate postal reform legislation

Posted by | May 21, 2004 | |

Upon introduction of a comprehensive postal reform bill in the Senate, UPS has pledged its support for the measure and expressed optimism that Congress could complete work on the issue this year. “The Collins-Carper bill marks a strong step toward long-term, comprehensive postal reform,” said UPS Chairman and CEO Mike Eskew. “We are optimistic that Congress can modernize the law governing postal operations for the 21st century.

“We commend Chairman Collins for her leadership on this important and critical issue to our nation’s economy and Sen. Carper for his commitment to an efficient U.S. Postal Service,” Eskew added.

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