UPS Acronyms Flashcards

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.

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.