bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
Ahh...yup. The money is great...if I could get 10 more hours a week all year...I could quit my 2nd job,
How was your Friday after Thanksgiving?
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bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
You're getting gum...lol
Dave, when I started, we worked the Friday after Thanksgiving. I think it was two contracts later that we got the day off, giving up our birthday in the bargain.
It was a cluster**** then, and I'm sure it was today for most.
As far as Monday, pickups were made today, the system is still running and I don't feel it will be any easier.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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When you started there was no e-commerce and Peak was more predictable.
My point is, Monday will be just as bad if not worse. Today's pickup volume will be dumped on top of the normal surge.
And, mail-order catalogs (and yes, even some back then with toll-free numbers) were darned near as big as e-commerce.
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Mike hunt
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Yes I think making a decision like this to show Amazon and the general public that we mean business was necessary.
As far as priming the system for Monday. I think monday will be very light and this won't make to much of a difference.
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UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Mail order catalogs wouldn't put a dent in today's e-commerce volume.
I was there when Spiegel was big. Amazon does more in one day than Spiegel would do all year.
Harry Manback
Robot Extraordinaire
And, how big was the UPS network then? When I started, we were still expanding in the Continental U.S.
Trust me, Dave, it was just as bad.
(As an aside, peak planning was much better then and way more manageable because the managers were actually allowed to manage and react to changes themselves. You know, boots on the ground.)
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bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
Cyber Monday will be light? Doubtful.....especially with all the.trailers full of closed stops from today.
Whatbrownwontdoforyou
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I expected a disaster but when I walked in pre load was wrapped which they haven't been in 2 years I was surprised......and it was a nice day....but I know Monday its back to reality
IMHO, UPS falls behind when it breaks routes on inclement weather days. It snows 4 inches, so break routes and EC. That we can't easily catch up with.
BUCN85
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I don't think it's making a differnce. Our preload is still starting at 2am Monday. Which I think was the same last year
scisector9
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Worked 10.5 hours today. 139 stops 189 miles. 2 pick ups. Didn't bother me in the slightest cruising the gravels getting paid double plus holiday. A lot of routes were light today and several guys still out when I got back. Did it help? Some I think but next week will still be awful with volume and all the businesses we pulled today.
I have to say it was rather odd delivering a full operation today. Preload was wrapped up when I got in and the silence was awkward. Had a crash today too in my building. Sure that change in schedule affected all of us. I was off my game a bit.
Hold on tight for the bumpy ride ahead. Next four weeks will be fun!
I have to say it was rather odd delivering a full operation today. Preload was wrapped up when I got in and the silence was awkward. Had a crash today too in my building. Sure that change in schedule affected all of us. I was off my game a bit.
Hold on tight for the bumpy ride ahead. Next four weeks will be fun!
retiredTxfeeder
cap'n crunch
My son shifts in the yard M-friend. They called him into work Sunday as well.
Harry Manback
Robot Extraordinaire
Monday will be bad. Wednesday forward will be nightmare fuel.
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We start 45 minutes early,on Monday. Thatg will save peak.
Yup, between that, working today and all the quality seasonal help, you guys will be lucky to even make it to eight hours a day this peak.
upsbeernut
Sometimes i feel like a nut sometimes i dont
And pick your magic elf helper at 10 am. They're the magic bullet to get more packages off at 40stops per hour and get in before 6
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