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Bundled Up
So really, in addition to moving packages all over the globe, the UPS operational network is also moving something else: information about all those packages. This bundling of goods and information is similar, in a way, to something you may have seen from your cable or phone provider: those offers for a trio of “bundled” services for TV, phone, and the internet. Everybody’s finding new ways to use their distribution networks to offer more services to, and ultimately benefit, their customers. UPS is no exception.

The UPS “Triple Play”
There’s one more component that makes up the UPS trio of bundled services. In addition to distributing goods and information through its worldwide operational network, that UPS network also facilitates the distribution of funds. Most shipments are the result of a transaction between a buyer and a seller – whether you’ve just sold some golf clubs on eBay, or your company is distributing semiconductors from Asia all around the world.

Most sellers want to get paid... fast. But most buyers don’t want to pay unless they’re sure they’ll receive the goods. The UPS network helps facilitate this exchange by moving goods from seller to buyer quickly, and by providing that service reliably. And in some cases, UPS can even collect funds from the buyer before handing over the goods. And that can let sellers feel more secure about their transactions.

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