UPS Assistant

UPS Assistant

UPS Assistant is a desktop application developed by United Parcel Service to facilitate shipment preparation, tracking, and label printing. It streamlines the shipping process for high volume shippers.
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UPS Assistant: Desktop Application for Shipment Preparation

UPS Assistant is a desktop application developed by United Parcel Service to facilitate shipment preparation, tracking, and label printing. It streamlines the shipping process for high volume shippers.

What is UPS Assistant?

UPS Assistant is a desktop application developed by United Parcel Service to help streamline the shipping process for high volume shippers. Some key features of UPS Assistant include:

  • Shipment Preparation - Enter shipment details like ship to/from addresses, package weight and dimensions, and declared value. Print shipping and return labels.
  • Tracking - Get up-to-date tracking information and proof of delivery for your shipments.
  • Label Printing - Print shipping, return, and thermal labels right from your desktop.
  • Billing Management - Manage billable shipping costs by department or account number.
  • Address Book - Store frequently used ship to addresses for quick access.
  • Supports UPS package services like Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air, Ground, Returns, etc.
  • Supported on Windows operating systems.

By centralizing the key shipping functions into a desktop app, UPS Assistant aims to save time and simplify workflows for high volume shipping customers of UPS.

UPS Assistant Features

Features

  1. Shipment preparation
  2. Package tracking
  3. Label printing
  4. Rate quotes
  5. Address validation
  6. Shipment history
  7. Customized reporting
  8. EDI integration

Pricing

  • Subscription-Based

Pros

Saves time preparing shipments

Easy tracking and monitoring

Print shipping labels directly

Get quotes and compare rates

Validate addresses to avoid errors

View past shipments and invoices

Generate reports for analysis

Integrate with ERP systems

Cons

Requires software installation

Limited carriers (mainly UPS)

Can be complex for casual users

Requires UPS account

Potential compatibility issues

Must be updated periodically

Steep learning curve

Additional fees for some features


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