UPS plans to deploy its smart package initiative throughout the rest of its U.S. network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022, CEO Carol Tomé said on an earnings call last week.
The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses.
One hundred UPS facilities are currently participating. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. buildings, Tomé said.
Source: Supply Chain Dive
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