Chapter 1, Problem 2PSA

(a)

Program Plan Intro

United Parcel Service (UPS):

United Parcel Service is an American company for multinational package delivery and also a supply chain management solutions provider.

(b)

Explanation of Solution

Package Tracking System:

In order to get the information about the Tracking system and its policies you can visit the website “http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/track/check/index.html?WT.svl=Footer “.

Following is the way how the UPS tracking system works...

(c)

Explanation of Solution

Delivery cost:

• In order to deliver a box weighing 40 pounds and with dimensions 10”x20”x15” from Long Beach, California to Lansing Michigan, the cost can vary from 85 USD (United States of Dollars) to 370 USD.
• The fastest delivery service offered by UPS is UPS Next Day Air Early service, which will reach the destination within next day morning itself. And the service that offers least cost is UPS Ground, which takes about minimum of 5 to 6 days deliver the product but cost only 85USD.
• Some business services offered by UPS are as follows:
  • UPS Next Day Air Early – Here the packet will be delivered within 1 day by 08:30 AM and cost 370.97USD.
  • UPS Next Day Air Saver – By using this service, the packet will be delivered by 10:30AM on 06/15/2018 and the cost is 331...