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UPS Express & Logistics
A University Strategic Alliance Partner
The new strategic alliance with UPS will enable the University to utilize the
UPS logistics services and technologies to streamline its outbound package shipping
and inbound campus delivery system.
Express Shipping Services
Effective July 1, 2008, UPS will be Penn's exclusive provider of outbound
express shipping services (Ground, Air, and International) for all Penn departments.
UPS will offer many benefits to Penn faculty and staff:
- State-of-the-art online shipping including desk top printed shipping labels,
eliminating the need for completing manual shipping forms.
- Penn negotiated discount pricing so that Penn faculty and staff receive the
best possible price with significant cost savings include a very aggressive cap
on fuel surcharges.
- Enhanced external package tracking and reporting capabilities for School and
Center administrators.
- Internal budgetary controls including online allocation of shipping charges.
The express mail online system was launched on July 1, 2008, and fully implemented
by the end of August. Throughout the summer, Penn Mail Services and UPS will provide
training to users for the online shipping system and place drop-boxes across campus.
Please direct questions regarding the new express mail partnership with UPS to
express-ship@upenn.edu.
In-Bound Supplier Shipments
Effective July 1, 2008, UPS is Penn's preferred provider of in-bound shipments
to all Penn campus locations. This
strategic initiative with UPS includes the
following:
- In-bound services for purchase order shipments to all Penn campus locations
- Transportation services to streamline on-campus deliveries, enhance package
tracking, reduce on-campus vehicle traffic in support the University's commitment
to sustainability and campus safety
- New cost containment opportunities
UPS Account Executives will be contacting Penn's
contract and
marketplace suppliers for the purpose
of implementing new in-bound procedures and services for all shipments to Penn.
It is our expectation that ever effort will be made by our preferred suppliers to
support this strategic initiative and assist in the transition of in-bound shipments
to UPS. Purchasing Services will assist UPS and our preferred suppliers to ensure
a smooth and seamless transition to UPS.
All questions regarding the in-bound services program with UPS are to be directed
to issues@exchange.upenn.edu.
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