1a. Introduction to PLDWord

　　PLD refers to Package Level Detail or package information found on a “SMART” Label which is generated by an electronic UPS shipping system

　　What is PLD ?UPS Asia Pacific Region September 2005

　　PLD refers to Package Level Detail or package information found on a “SMART” Label which is generated by an electronic UPS shipping system

　　What is PLD ?PLD refers to Package Level Detail or package information found on a “SMART” Label which is generated by an electronic UPS shipping systemThe package information is stored in a two-dimensional code referred to as Maxicode Maxicode Pioneered by UPS as “UPSCode” Adopted as an Industry standard

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　　Encodes destination and tracking informationAccompanies the Barcode and Tracking Number codes Used primarily to direct the package as it moves through automated sortation hubs in the UPS system.2

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　　PLD refers to Package Level Detail or package information found on a “SMART” Label which is generated by an electronic UPS shipping system

　　What if a package is not “SMART” ?If a package is not PLD compliant :1Identify non-compliant packages and move to processing area in all local sorts

　　2Key enter necessary address information to produce the UPS Data Capture Label

　　3Print and apply label on package Reintroduce package into system

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　　PLD refers to Package Level Detail or package information found on a “SMART” Label which is generated by an electronic UPS shipping system

　　PLD - Package Info throughout its entire life cycleBilling System Billing information ISPS CustomsInformation

　　PLD ShipperOrigin Center Origin-based information uploaded from a shipping system

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　　HUB

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　　Dest. Center Delivery-based information uploaded from DIADs / DVAs

　　In-transit information from package scans In-transit information from linked scans (trailers, containers, etc.) Changes in package data (address corrections, billing adjustments, re-route information, etc.)

　　eTSG Training,September '05

　　PLD refers to Package Level Detail or package information found on a “SMART” Label which is generated by an electronic UPS shipping system

　　What are the 5 elements that make a package “SMART” ?Maxicode1

　　UPS Routing Code

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　　Postal Bar Code Service Icon4

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　　Tracking Number Bar Code 5

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　　Represents Service Level and is also used to guide the package during the ground / air movement1Z Tracking number that uniquely identifies shipments as they go through the UPS system6

　　1Z Tracking Number Bar Code (includes service level)

　　eTSG Training,September '05