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The HIVE is buzzing with activity – UPS

About HIVE:  Introduced last fall, HIVE is a virtual platform that showcases UPS’s role as a leader in global logistics innovation at Expo 2020. Visitors move around the 3-D environment and interact with a variety of UPS-related exhibits.

What’s new:  UPS has added new information and features to this unique experience.

  • At the entrance to each virtual exhibit, 3-D holograms of UPS leaders deliver brief introductions about their respective subject areas.
  • Located at the center of the pavilion, the Idea Exchange provides a collaborative space for the sharing of experience and knowledge from the world of innovation and logistics. Visitors will learn from foremost experts on emerging technologies, pioneering processes, the future of supply chains and more.
  • An area outside the virtual pavilion highlights technological advances in mobility such as rolling laboratories, solar-powered charging stations and electric aircraft.

Why it matters:  HIVE embodies productivity, sustainability, a culture of sharing and communal prosperity. It represents the great things that can be achieved when UPSers, along with their customers and communities, work together.

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UPS pledges $1 million in emergency funding and in-kind support for the crisis in Ukraine – UPS

As military action continues to unfold in Ukraine, we know many UPSers are watching with great concern – for the region and for our colleagues.

As military action continues to unfold in Ukraine, we know many UPSers are watching with great concern – for the region and for our colleagues.

We can confirm all Ukrainian UPSers, including our Coyote, Marken and Roadie colleagues, are safe and are being contacted daily. Our hearts are with them and their families who are living through this upheaval and uncertainty.

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Women move the world – UPS

What’s the story: UPS is demonstrating commitment to equity and inclusion by supporting economic growth for women, including more than $3 million in funding last year for women-centered programs and sponsorships. From campaigns that uplift women-owned businesses to investment in community partnerships and increased representation in company management, UPS is focused on driving greater gender equity.

Why it matters: “UPS is proud to take steps that empower women in the global economy,” said Juan Perez, chief information and engineering officer and executive sponsor of UPS’s Women’s Leadership Development Business Resource Group. “Women are a powerful source of innovation inside the company and are a strong source of job creation and economic growth around the world.”

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UPS announces organizational realignment – UPS

UPS announced today that Juan Perez, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Engineering Officer is retiring after a distinguished career. Scott Price, Executive Vice President International, also is retiring from the company; both are effective March 31, 2022.

“Juan Perez has had a distinguished 32-year career at UPS. His list of accomplishments is long and includes the creation of our Advanced Technology Group, the launch of our smart package initiative, and the deployment of network planning tools that continue to be critical to our success. He also strengthened information security and led the successful digital transformation and modernization of IT at UPS. Scott’s tenure has also been impressive, leading first our transformation office, and more recently the growth and expansion of our international operations. We wish both Juan and Scott all the best in their next chapter,” said Carol B. Tomé, UPS chief executive officer.

“Given these retirements, we have an opportunity to streamline roles and responsibilities to optimize our organizational effectiveness, more fully leverage the talent of our senior leaders and unlock greater value for our customers and our shareowners. As a result, today we are announcing the following organizational realignment, including integrating Global Sales and Solutions into the U.S. and International business units,” said Tomé.

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Love is in the air – literally – UPS

UPS expects to ship 89.1 million flowers for Valentine’s Day

Impressive numbers:

  • UPS has added 63 additional flights for a total of 118, providing the necessary airlift for flowers traveling to the U.S. from South America.
  • 90% of flower volume ships 2-3 days before Valentine’s Day.
  • The extremely delicate and perishable flowers are temperature sensitive, and UPS has a cooler the size of five basketball courts in Miami to keep each stem beautiful.
  • The pandemic has changed customer buying patterns to a model more reliant on ecommerce channels.