Moscow, 24th March 2010 - UPS (NYSE: UPS) is rolling out a
new downloadable package tracking tool that combines fun with functionality via
the UPS Widget™, making it easy for customers to get automated shipment tracking
alerts, send status updates to their customers and receive news via RSS feeds in
an engaging way.
First introduced in France, Germany and the United Kingdom in 2007, and a
year later in the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland, UPS Widget was created to
connect cross-culturally. The tool has already been downloaded about 180,000
times and its dedicated Web site has received millions of visits, helping
thousands of customers track packages and save time in receiving shipping
information. In the coming weeks, UPS is now making an enhanced widget available
in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden, Belgium, the
Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea. In early
October, UPS Widget will also be available in Russia, China, Hong Kong, Japan,
Denmark, Norway and Finland.
This hardworking animated assistant tracks both inbound and outbound
shipments using UPS Quantum View Notify® technology to prompt
shipment exceptions and delivery notifications.
This free tool also delivers information about UPS services and promotions
directly to the desktop. For example, UPS Widget can share the UPS holiday
(package) pick-up and delivery schedule and "how to" demos for new UPS products
or enhancements.
Users can store up to 75 tracking numbers at a time and access useful UPS
links including 'calculate time and cost' and 'create a shipment'. RSS
feeds can also be customised. Enhancements to UPS Widget include proactive
notifications, colour coding for quick viewing of shipment status and the
ability for users to unlock different characters through UPS promotions. This
version is now also available to MAC users.
UPS Widget is easy to install and directions can be found at a new website,
www.ups.com/widget. For existing
myups.com customers, no additional registration is necessary and same user ID
and password can be used to run UPS Widget. For new customers, registration is
simple and quick, and allows UPS Widget to send more relevant and customised
messages to users.
Visitors to the Web site can also configure a UPS Widget character and submit
it to a worldwide gallery, so Widget fans can see activity across markets.
"UPS Widget is perfect for shippers or receivers wanting the convenience of
tracking from their desktop but who do not have enough volume to truly benefit
from our other tracking tools," says UPS XXX. UPS created the tool to be
most useful to front office personnel handling infrequent shipping tasks within
small- to medium-sized businesses, but customer feedback indicates UPS Widget is
enjoyed by a broader audience.
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is the world's largest package delivery company and a global
leader in supply chain and freight services. With more than a century of
experience in transportation and logistics, UPS is a leading global trade expert
equipped with a broad portfolio of solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, USA, UPS
serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be
found on the Web at www.ups.com. To get UPS
news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com.
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