Tools

        Customize Your Applications with UPS Technology

• Integrate UPS - specific application programming interfaces (APIs) into your enterprise applications or Web site

• Select from our flexible options the best one to suit your needs

• Choose a programming language that supports secure HTTP communication across the Internet 

• Use our technical documentation to guide you through the requirements for integrating the tools
  
  
  Products and Features
  
  

• UPS Tracking Tool - Provides up-to-the-minute package status to you and your customers (HTML and XML)

• UPS Signature TrackingTM Tool - Obtains Proof of Delivery information, including an electronic signature and delivery address (HTML and XML) 

• UPS File Download for Quantum ViewSM Tool - Automates retrieval of Quantum View files for integration into your back-end system (XML) 

• UPS Rates & Service Selection Tool - Provides quotes for UPS service, allowing your customers and employees to compare prices and select the UPS shipping service that best suits their needs (XML) 

• UPS Time in Transit Tool - Enables your employees and customers to compare different UPS shipping services where UPS delivers around the world (XML) 

• UPS Address Validation Tool - Ensures that customer-entered shipping addresses are correct at the time of order processing (XML) 

• UPS Shipping Tool - Integrates UPS Web-based shipping with your enterprise applications (XML) 

• UPS TradeAbilityTM - Helps international shippers generate cost estimates for duties, taxes, and transportation, locate compliance and licensing information, and identify restricted trading parties (XML)
  
  
  Benefits
  
  

• Improves customer service - Correct order errors at the point of entry, offer flexible shipping options, and customize your tracking numbers 

• Adds Web site functionality - Web-enable your entire shipping procedure and allow your online customers to shop, determine transportation, and track from one location 
  Increases time on your site - Bring customers back by enabling them to manage their entire order from your site 

• Reduces costs - Make your shipping more efficient by reducing returns, decreasing customer support phone calls, and reducing address errors at order entry 

• Simplifies your process - Help improve regulatory compliance and transform international trade from a daunting challenge into a competitive advantage

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