“We did not meet the service standards UPS historically does at Christmas,” Davis said. “We will make the necessary investments to insure we effectively manage peak demand in the future.”
UPS, which today reported an 8.5 percent drop in fourth-quarter earnings, is expediting the introduction of technology that helps makes delivery routes more efficient and reduces miles driven; improving communication with shippers; and stepping up expansion of some facilities. The Atlanta-based company’s revenue for the quarter trailed analysts’ estimates.
Can you imagine trying to use ORION during peak! Trying to grab stops from the back shelves when you are bricked-out?
This is why I think we're in trouble. If ORION works it will eliminate many miles and therefore eliminate routes and cars. But as you correctly stated ORION is turned off at peak causing higher miles for the same area. The end result will be an explosion in stops combined with increased miles at peak. I don't see any willingness to plan for, or even acknowledge ORION's peak dilemma.If it would help at peak they wouldn't have suspended use of it during last peak. Jmo
So I walked past a conference room yesterday and heard our DM yelling at the center manager and on-cars,"Make Orion work or I'll hire new sups who can."
Awww, are you starting to realize we threw millions in the toilet?
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