May - 20188 logisticstechoutlook.comFor more than a century, UPS has been innovating. We've pioneered and adapted technologies and forged partnerships that enabled us to create an unmatched global logistics network, to improve operational efficiencies, expand, save money and serve customers.Technology enables us to grow. Sometimes we build it ourselves. Sometimes we find partners with established technology and networks that can take us where we need to go. From mapping software to artificial intelligence, we've learned a thing or two about the fine art of deploying technology on a large scale to accomplish business objectives. I'd like to share three tips now for managing the complexity:From mapping software to artificial intelligence, we've learned a thing or two about the fine art of deploying technology on a large scale to accomplish business objectivesThree Tips For Innovating At A 21st-Century PaceBy Alan Amling, VP Corporate Strategy, UPS· Own that which you believe differentiates your companyAt UPS, we place a premium on our in-house experience and IT talent. After all, who knows our network and our business needs better than our own people? Consider this: In-house IT experts developed UPS's On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation (ORION), which we've rolled out on nearly every UPS package delivery route in the United States. ORION uses expansive fleet telematics and advanced algorithms to gather and calculate vast amounts of data to provide UPS drivers with optimized routes. ORION saves UPS about 100 million miles, 10 million gallons of fuel and billions of dollars a year. It's a shining example of the kinds of innovations that underpin our business. And it is a differentiator.UPS IT professionals developed ORION and are planning further improvements that would enable dynamic route updates and other sophisticated functionality. And, again, we do this ourselves because we know our network and needs better than anyone.However, when a technology is no longer a competitive differentiator but remains valuable, it's time to consider finding an outside partner to manage the updates. Our DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device) illustrates this point. The DIAD is the digital clipboard UPS drivers carry. We created the DIAD, and it revolutionized our industry. Among other things, it scans bar codes and electronically captures and uploads delivery In My OPINION
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