UPS prides itself on having up-to-date information on the
processing and current location of each shipped item. To do this, UPS
relies on a company-wide information system. Shipped items are the heart
of the UPS product tracking information system. Shipped items can be
characterized by item number (unique), weight, dimensions, insurance
amount, destination, and final delivery date. Shipped items are received
into the UPS system at a single retail center. Retail centers are
characterized by their type, uniqueID, and address. Shipped items make their way to their destination via one or more standard UPS transportation events (i.e., flights, truck deliveries). These transportation events are characterized by a unique scheduleNumber, a type (e.g, flight, truck), and a deliveryRoute.
characterized by their type, uniqueID, and address. Shipped items make their way to their destination via one or more standard UPS transportation events (i.e., flights, truck deliveries). These transportation events are characterized by a unique scheduleNumber, a type (e.g, flight, truck), and a deliveryRoute.
