UPS Acronyms Flashcards

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What does DIAD stand for?

Delivery Internet Acquisition Device

Delivery Information Analysis Device

Delivery Information Acquisition Device (correct)

Device for Information Acquisition and Delivery

What does PAL represent?

Postage Arrival Label

Parcel Arrival List

Pre-Load Assist Label (correct)

Packing Assistance Label

What does PLD mean?

Parcel Level Definition

Package Level Detail (correct)

Product Load Detail

Package Loading Details

What is the meaning of ORION?

On-Road Integrated Optimization Navigation Signup and view all the answers

What does SCS represent?

Supply Chain Solutions Signup and view all the answers

What does CWT stand for?

Hundred Weight Signup and view all the answers

MI stands for what in UPS terminology?

Mail Innovations Signup and view all the answers

What does UPSC stand for?

UPS Capital Signup and view all the answers

INTL is an abbreviation for which term?

International Signup and view all the answers

What does FSG stand for?

Field Support Group Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following definitions corresponds to CBP?

Customs and Border Protection Signup and view all the answers

Which term does FCC refer to?

Federal Communications Commission Signup and view all the answers

What does FDA stand for?

Food and Drug Administration Signup and view all the answers

What does NRI represent?

Non Resident Importer Signup and view all the answers

What does NAFTA stand for?

North American Free Trade Association Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of C/O?

Certificate of Origin Signup and view all the answers

EEI represents what in UPS terminology?

Electronic Export Information Signup and view all the answers

CET is an abbreviation for which term?

Customer Email Templates Signup and view all the answers

ASD means?

Air Shipping Document Signup and view all the answers

What does NGS stand for?

Non Guaranteed Service Signup and view all the answers

What does LTL mean in transportation terms?

Less Than Truckload Signup and view all the answers

FTL refers to which of the following?

Full Truck Load Signup and view all the answers

What does GRD stand for?

Ground Signup and view all the answers

DIM Weight refers to what?

Dimensional Weight Signup and view all the answers

EIA means what in terms of UPS?

Energy Information Administration Signup and view all the answers

What does AE mean?

Account Executive Signup and view all the answers

What does MP stand for?

Market Place Signup and view all the answers

UIS is short for what?

UPS Internet Shipping Signup and view all the answers

CSCA stands for what?

CampusShip Company Administrator Signup and view all the answers

What does CTP represent?

Customer Technology Program Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

UPS Acronyms Study Notes

DIAD: Stands for Delivery Information Acquisition Device, a handheld device for tracking deliveries.
PAL: Pre-Load Assist Label, used to streamline package loading processes.
PLD: Package Level Detail, provides specific information regarding individual packages.
ORION: On-Road Integrated Optimization Navigation, a technology for route optimization to enhance delivery efficiency.
SCS: Supply Chain Solutions, UPS's offerings related to logistics and supply chain management.
CWT: Hundred Weight, a unit of measurement for shipping weight (100 pounds).
MI: Mail Innovations, a service for optimizing mail shipping solutions.
UPSC: UPS Capital, financial and insurance products division of UPS.
INTL: Denotes International services or shipments provided by UPS.
FSG: Field Support Group, a team supporting UPS operations in the field.
CBP: Customs and Border Protection, a federal agency overseeing border security.
FCC: Federal Communications Commission, regulates interstate and international communications.
FDA: Food and Drug Administration, agency responsible for food safety and drug approval.
NRI: Non Resident Importer, businesses not based in the importing country but are importing goods.
NAFTA: North American Free Trade Association, trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
C/O: Certificate of Origin, a document certifying the origin of goods being shipped.
EEI: Electronic Export Information, required for reporting exports to the U.S. government.
CET: Customer E-mail Templates, communications templates used for customer engagement.
ASD: Air Shipping Document, documentation used for air freight shipments.
NGS: Non Guaranteed Service, refers to services that do not have guaranteed delivery times.
LTL: Less Than Truckload, a shipping option for smaller freight loads that don't require a full truck.
FTL: Full Truck Load, a shipping service for a load that fills an entire truck.
GRD: Ground, refers to ground transportation services offered by UPS.
DIM Weight: Dimensional Weight, calculated based on volume to determine shipping costs.
EIA: Energy Information Administration, provides data on U.S. energy production and consumption.
AE: Account Executive, a sales professional focused on acquiring business accounts.
MP: Market Place, typically refers to online platforms for commerce and sales.
UIS: UPS Internet Shipping, an online portal for managing shipping needs.
CSCA: CampusShip Company Administrator, responsible for managing UPS shipping services on campus.
CTP: Customer Technology Program, offers technological solutions tailored for UPS customers.

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Test your knowledge of UPS acronyms with these flashcards. Each card provides a specific term used in UPS operations along with its definition. Great for those looking to enhance their understanding of logistics terminology.