UPS introduces new handheld computer DIAD V to 100 countries

Lighter, smaller with an auto-focus flash camera and a microprocessor with expanded memory. These are  the main features of UPS' latest handheld computer, the DIAD V (5th gen. Delivery Information Acquisition Device).

 

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DIAD V vs DIAD IV

Unlike its predecessor, the DIAD IV, the new DIAD model incorporates a larger, bespoke display and appears to be lighter - with a weight of only 19 ounces and yet, it is said to be more durable. 

With its new high-tech computer UPS hopes to increase the delivery of tracking information as well as its drivers’ efficiency levels.

According to UPS, the DIAD V should make it possible to track more than 16 million daily deliveries. The new device is UPS' mobile response to “technology that powers logistics”. 

Its integrated camera can, for instance, be used to take pictures of damaged items and speed up customer claims.

 

DIAD V goes global

“What began 20 years ago as a bulky brown box with a monochrome screen has grown into a sleek, light-weight mobile device that allows UPS to be even more reliable for customers in 220 countries”, said David Barnes, chief information officer at UPS.

After initial tests back in September 2011, the parcel delivery company now decided to distribute the computer across 100 countries. By the end of 2013, 100,000 units should be used by UPS drivers worldwide.

Source: UPS

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UPS honours 5,842 Circle of Honour drivers for decades of safe driving

"It's an honour to lead this remarkable group of seasoned safe drivers. I'm proud of what I've accomplished but I'm also proud of all UPS drivers for they do every day. If I could give only one tip to motorists, it would be to leave a space cushion between you and the car ahead. Tailgating is a major cause of crashes and I it more every day".

Ron "Big Dog" Sowder (quote) is one of the 5,842 members of UPS "Circle of Honour" and the only UPS driver who has never had an accident in 50 years of service. UPS drivers like Sowder who form an integral part of the global parcel service provider's Circle of Honour have steered clear of accidents for at least 25 years.

If one adds up the figures, the UPS drivers have travelled more than 5,3 million miles. 36 of the recently inducted 1,235 drivers were women and 16 out of the 11 female Circle members maintain an impressive track record of 30 years of safe driving. 

John McDevitt, UPS senior vice president of HR and labour relations, is proud of the achievement and UPS renowned training programme:

"Our training and our drivers' attention to detail such as avoiding distractions while driving all play a part in their remarkable record. The annual expansion of the Circle of Honour is proof that our training works."

On an annual basis, UPS's drivers log over 3 billion miles. The probability of an accident involving a UPS driver is 1:1,000,000 miles.

Source: UPS

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