Cut the ribbon: UPS Supply Chain Solutions just introducedthe new state-of-the-art UPS Velocity facility to theworld. Featuring smart automation, machine learning and artificialintelligence, UPS Velocity will boost the unbeatableservice that UPS is known for, linked to the heart anddedication of our people.
UPS Velocity has over 700 bots operating, with plansto triple that number within the next year.Goods-to-person technology uses AI to arrange space for optimalspeed and can even pick up inventory. And rack-to-persontechnology, developed by Geek+, optimizes storageby 30% compared to facilities without the tech.
As our friends at Geek+ say, “We believe the best workingexperience is one where machines do the heavylifting and people do the problem solving.”
1. A blueprint for the future of e-commerce: UPSVelocity is now one of our largest and mosttechnologically advanced facilities. With the e-commerce marketpredicted to grow at 11.9% over the next fiveyears, UPS Velocity is built to deliver on that demand now and intothe future.
2. It’s about you: UPS Velocity gives us the ability tofulfill orders and efficiently to meet our customers’expectations. With the help of skilled team members, UPS Velocitycan process over 350,000 items per day – 400%more than a non-automated warehouse.
The facility joins a global UPS network of over1,000 distribution centers, connecting you to over 200countries around the world.
3. And it’s about our people: UPS Velocity is staffed withthe help of our Languages Across Logistics program. Thetechnology in the facility understands more than 20 languages,letting our best people work side by side – no matter where theycome from. To date, the program has supported the hiring ofdozens of employees from across 20countries, doubling down on our commitment to a diverseand inclusive workforce.
“The multi-language technology [at UPS Velocity] streamlinestraining and improves the employee experience, allowing ourpeople to work in their preferred language, even if the supervisorspeaks a completely different language,” said Steve Gundlach,president of UPS Supply Chain Solutions Global Logistics andDistribution.
4. We take service seriously: We also unveiled UPSSupply Chain Symphony, giving customers around the worlda unified data platform that directly connects them tothe supply chain.
Real-time data and insights generated by Symphony allow ourcustomers to make critical decisions faster. Readmore on how we’re changing the game.
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