United Parcel Service said Tuesday it has completed the second-phase deployment of radio frequency identification package sensing technology across its small package network, boosting productivity by eliminating the need for handheld scans and giving shippers better ability to closely track the status of parcels from drop-off to delivery.
RFID sensors are now installed in all UPS (NYSE: UPS) package delivery vehicles in the United States, in delivery stations and on every package shipped through more than 5,500 UPS Store locations, including on customer returns, according to a news release. Technology to print RFID labels was deployed to all UPS Stores by the end of 2025, the company previously said.
The shipping industry has relied on scanners for nearly three decades. By evolving from scanning to sensing technology, costumes will get precise visibility during the entire package journey. Automatic sensing reduces errors, giving UPS and customers actionable and predictable information much earlier in the process, UPS said.
RFID sensors in vehicles confirm packages have been loaded and are in UPS’s possession. They automatically sense packages as they move through the network, allowing the carrier to respond faster to weather changes or other unexpected events.
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