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What does DIAD stand for?
What does PAL represent?
What does PLD mean?
What is the meaning of ORION?
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What does SCS represent?
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What does CWT stand for?
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MI stands for what in UPS terminology?
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What does UPSC stand for?
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INTL is an abbreviation for which term?
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What does FSG stand for?
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Which of the following definitions corresponds to CBP?
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Which term does FCC refer to?
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What does FDA stand for?
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What does NRI represent?
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What does NAFTA stand for?
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What is the meaning of C/O?
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EEI represents what in UPS terminology?
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CET is an abbreviation for which term?
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ASD means?
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What does NGS stand for?
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What does LTL mean in transportation terms?
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FTL refers to which of the following?
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What does GRD stand for?
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DIM Weight refers to what?
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EIA means what in terms of UPS?
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What does AE mean?
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What does MP stand for?
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UIS is short for what?
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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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