Connectivity is one of UPS s competitive strengths. Approximately 98 percent of all U.S. households are served by UPS as are 100 percent of the Fortune 1000 companies. In fact, we d touch every member of the Fortune 10,000, if there were such a thing. Tremendous business opportunities are derived from connectivity such as supply chain services, logistics services, financial services, and a whole lot more. The goal of PLD is to make every package that travels through the UPS system about 13 million each day a smart package.
Smart packages contain a special code that carries significant information.
The code is not merely a license plate, but rather a code linked to a comprehensive shipping system that holds the key to inventory management purchasing accounts receivables the faster flow of funds and more. The label provides linkage to additional customer data and additional UPS data, like tracking and committed day and time of delivery. What s interesting about this scenario is that information is coming to UPS before we even pick up the package from the customer. Our goal is to reach 100 percent smart packages enabling us to provide ever-greater value to customers. We know our customers want to be connected.