Daily Archives: March 31, 2016

UPS Integrad Opens In McKinney, TX

The new UPS Integrad® facility bolsters UPS’s growing portfolio of advanced training sites, increasing the pace of preparing UPS drivers to serve customers safely and efficiently. “UPS Integrad next generation curriculum teaches drivers time-tested work methods in an experiential learning setting,” said Joe Finamore, UPS vice president of Global Leadership and Talent Development. “UPS customers have come to expect superior service from their UPS driver,” said Craig Wiltz, president of UPS’s Red River District. Since the first UPS Integrad site opened in Landover, Md., in 2007, UPS has seen dramatic improvement in safety, production and service indices, as well as workforce retention. UPS Integrad training uses a mixture of 3-D computer simulations, webcast learning modules and traditional classroom instruction to complement activity in a controlled environment to reinforce safety, delivery and customer service training.

By | 2016-09-13T15:36:34+00:00 March 31st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Appoints Juan R. Perez Chief Information Officer As Dave Barnes Announces Retirement

US 03/31/16Atlanta, GAUPS® (NYSE:UPS) today announced Juan R. Perez, is named Chief Information Officer effective April 1, replacing Chief Information and Global Business Services Officer Dave Barnes, who elected to retire after 38 years with the company. “His contributions to UPS have led to greater efficiencies in operations, enhancements to customer service and reductions in environmental impact. In addition, he has been responsible for Global Business Services which includes shared services support for human resources, accounting, procurement, and customer contact centers. Dave Barnes began his UPS career in St. Louis, MO as a part-time package loader in 1977. Perez also worked with the IT team that developed the On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation (ORION) system used by UPS operations to optimize delivery routes to improve service and efficiency.

By | 2016-09-13T15:37:03+00:00 March 31st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Launches #BAGS4BIRDIES Global Golf Campaign

Solheim is the only person to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as a golf club manufacturer. PING will partner with UPS in this initiative, developing PING Moxie G junior clubs and other golf gear for the kids. As an extension to UPS’s desire to support grassroots golf, the ‘Bags for Birdies’ campaign will be brought to life across a selection of international markets in 2016. About PING:PING designs, manufactures and markets a complete line of golf equipment including metal woods, irons, putters and golf bags. This sound was the source of the name now synonymous with innovation, quality and service throughout the world of golf.

By | 2016-09-13T15:37:33+00:00 March 31st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments