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PSS will prepare and process packages for shipment by the major small
parcel carriers as well as many regional carriers and messenger services.
PSS will rate shop amongst all of the carriers configured in your system
to return the best price.
Express
Domestic
Module
 First Overnight
Priority
Standard
2nd Day
Saver 3rd Day
International Module
Priority
Economy
USA Airbill
The FedEx USA Airbill is printed by an optional,
user-modifiable program which will print the form as it appears below.
Should FedEx change the form, the program can easily be modified by you or
by SCI. Note: The FedEx USA Airbill should only be printed by PSS if you
are not using either the FedEx NT Server or PowerShip Interface.
International Air Waybill
Tracking numbers must be either entered or scanned from the Waybill. (Not
needed if using the PowerShip or Ship Manager Server Interface Module)
Hazardous Materials
In order to identify boxes with hazardous materials, this option allows
you to maintain a library of hazardous codes and then assign the codes to
the necessary boxes. An approved UPS hazardous label can be printed. A
user can modify the source program provided to print a custom hazardous
label as needed.
Notes:
This option may be used for shipments by FedEx, Airborne and UPS.
PowerShip
Interface
(Replaced by the Ship Manager Server Interface)
PSS has the ability to communicate bi-directionally with the Federal
Express PowerShip Passport system. PSS will send package information (e.g.
name and address, weight, COD amount) to PowerShip. PowerShip will then
print a FedEx thermal shipping/tracking label, print an entry on its
transactional report, and return the tracking number to PSS. You eliminate
having to fill out a FedEx airbill and manually re-keying FedEx shipments
into the PowerShip system.
The PowerShip
system will rate your packages using the rates you have negotiated with
FedEx. Of course, different rates can be maintained on the PSS system that
can be used when billing your customers. The shipment information
transferred from PSS to PowerShip is uploaded daily by PowerShip to FedEx
for tracking and billing purposes. This option includes a user-modifiable
program that allows you to control what information is passed to the FedEx
computer.
FedEx Ship
Manager Server Interface
PSS has the ability to communicate bi-directionally with the FedEx Ship
Manager Server system. PSS will send package information (e.g. name and
address, weight, COD amount, etc). to the FedEx server which will then
print a FedEx shipping/tracking label, print an entry on its transactional
report, and return the tracking number to PSS. You eliminate having to
prepare a FedEx airbill and manually key in shipping information into the
Ship Manager Server system.
The Ship
Manager Server system will rate and bill you for your packages using the
rates you have negotiated with FedEx. At your option, the same or
different rates can be maintained on the PSS system that can be used when
billing back your customers. The shipment information transferred from PSS
to the Ship Manager Server is uploaded daily by Ship Manager Server to
FedEx for tracking and billing purposes. This option includes a
user-modifiable program that allows you to control what information is
passed to the FedEx computer. An internal shipping manifest may be printed
at the end-of-day.
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Domestic & Canada Ground
Module
FedEx Ground Approved Shipping Label Print
The Label Print option is used to print FedEx Ground
shipping labels to be applied to the boxes being packed or
rated. Tracking numbers are generated and the labels are
printed as the box is processed so that there is no
confusion as to which box of the shipment the label belongs
on.
COD Tag Print
The COD tag option prints approved UPS and FedEx Ground
tags. A user can modify the source program provided to
print for any other carrier as needed. You are required to
print tags if you are not uploading to UPS or if you are
shipping via FedEx Ground. This option is not needed for
FedEx Express or Airborne. The COD Tags are printed as the
box is processed, which allows the tag to be applied to the
appropriate box.
Multi-Weight
For customers that ship using the FedEx Ground Multiweight service, this
option allows shipments to be rated using the Multiweight rates. FedEx
Ground Multiweight rating uses the total weight of all the boxes in a
shipment going to a particular consignee to determine the rate, as opposed
to weighing and rating each box separately.
Approved Manifest
For customers that ship via FedEx Ground, PSS can produce a FedEx
Ground approved manifest. The manifest can be used by FedEx Ground as your
billing document, easily allowing you to verify your FedEx Ground payments
Hazardous Materials
In order to identify boxes with hazardous materials, this option allows
you to maintain a library of hazardous codes and then assign the codes to
the necessary boxes. An approved UPS hazardous label can be printed. A
user can modify the source program provided to print a custom hazardous
label as needed.
Notes:
This option may be used for shipments by FedEx, Airborne and UPS.
FedEx Home Delivery
FedEx Home Delivery allows shippers to utilize FedEx Ground services
to deliver packages to residential addresses within the continental United
States. Delivery hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
and packages must not exceed 70 pounds in weight.
Includes:
Special Label
Special Manifest
Electronic
Upload - E-PDI Interface
This option will cause PSS to generate a flat file after the generation of
a FedEx Ground Manifest. The flat file is in the format required by the
FedEx Ground PDI system and contains package information (e.g. name and
address, weight, COD amount). This option will eliminate the Scanning,
Weighing, and Keying (SWAK) procedure required by the FedEx Ground
standalone system.
This option
includes a user-modifiable program that allows you to control how the flat
file is moved so it may be transferred daily to FedEx Ground for tracking
and billing purposes using email, FTP or FedEx Ground’s EPDITRAN software
on a PC. FedEx Ground will rate your packages using your negotiated rates.
Of course, different rates can be maintained on the PSS system that can be
used when billing your customers.
Basic
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Express Mail Next
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1st Class
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Priority
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Bulk Standard
(A)(3rd Class)
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Parcel Post
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Certified
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COD
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Return Receipt
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Registered
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Special Delivery
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Special Handling
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Oversized
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Insurance
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Single-Piece Mixed Classes Manifest (Domestic Only)
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Standard (A) & (B) (3rd
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PSS can produce a USPS approved manifest for the above services. Rate
tapes would no longer need to be affixed to each package as the manifest
is used by the post office as the basis for calculating the postage.
Bulk
Standard (A) (3rd Class) Manifest (Piece/Pound Machinable Parcels)
PSS can produce a USPS approved manifest for this service. Rate tapes
would no longer need to be affixed to each package as the manifest is used
by the post office as the basis for calculating the postage.
International Parcel Consignment Service (IPCS)
Manifest
PSS can produce a USPS approved manifest for this service. Rate tapes
would no longer need to be affixed to each package as the manifest is used
by the post office as the basis for calculating the postage
Special Standard (4th Class) and Library Mail
International Parcel Post
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Parcel Post Surface and
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Packet & Book Surface &
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Letter Air Book |
Domestic Airbill
International Airbill
Postage Meter Interface
PSS interfaces with selected Pitney Bowes and Hasler postage meters. This
is very useful for customers that ship using parcel post or any other USPS
service. Meter strips for the full postage amount are automatically
created and printed as the box is processed.
USPS Delivery Confirmation
With this option, you may request Delivery Confirmation for some or all of
your USPS shipments. For those shipments selected, you will be able to
track delivery (time, date, etc.) on the USPS web site. When Delivery
Confirmation is selected, PSS will assign a USPS tracking number and print
an approved bar-coded shipping label for each package. At the end of the
day when USPS shipments are updated, PSS will prepare an electronic file
to be transmitted to the USPS which includes shipments for which Delivery
Confirmation was requested. Also included is a user program that allows
you to control how the file is moved so that it can be transferred to the
USPS. At present, USPS Delivery Confirmation service is available for
Priority Mail, Package Services (Parcel Post) and Standard Mail.
Included: Approved USPS Label
Basic
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Ground
Commercial & Residential |
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Next Day
Air |
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Next Day
Air Early AM |
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Next Day
Air Saver |
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2nd Day
Air AM |
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2nd Day
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3 Day
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Worldwide
Express & Expedited |
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Electronic
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Insurance |
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Call Tag |
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Saturday
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150lb Rate
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UPS Host Manifest
Upload Option - Version 7
This option prepares an electronic version of the manifest to be
transmitted to UPS via the internet using your browser.
Included:
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Host Computer
Interface Software. |
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Prepared file ready
for transport. |
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A user routine that
will facilitate moving the prepared file to a final transport
location. Customer is responsible for the transfer of Prepared
Data to UPS through its WEB facility. |
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Electronic COD tags |
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End-of-Day UPS
Summary Label |
UPS WorldShip Import Interface Option
This option prepares an electronic version of the manifest to be
transmitted to UPS through WorldShip's Import function.
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Host Computer
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ODBC map. |
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A user routine that
will facilitate moving the prepared file to a final transport
location or allows and FTP script to move the prepared file.
Customer is responsible for the transfer of Prepared Data from the
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Electronic COD tags |
Note:
UPS controls access to their data center. SCI is not responsible for
communications interruptions caused by UPS policy or specifications
changes.
Hundredweight
For customers that ship using the UPS Hundredweight
services, this option allows shipments to be rated using the
Hundredweight rates. UPS Hundredweight rating uses the total weight
of all the boxes in a shipment going to a particular consignee to
determine the rate, as opposed to weighing and rating each box
separately.
Services Provided:
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Residential |
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Air Saver |
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2nd Day
Air AM |
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2nd Day
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3
Day Select
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UPS Approved Shipping Label
UPS Hot (Transactional)
Standard Manifest
PSS will print complete UPS manifests on demand. This option allows users to
print the standard UPS manifest as each box is processed.
Hazardous Materials
In order to identify boxes with hazardous materials, this option allows you
to maintain a library of hazardous codes and then assign the codes to the
necessary boxes. An approved UPS hazardous label can be printed. A user can
modify the source program provided to print a custom hazardous label as
needed.
Notes:
This option may be used for shipments by FedEx, Airborne and UPS.
Domestic
Next Day
International Document
International Package
Domestic
Express
Next Day
Next Afternoon
2nd Day
Ground
Domestic / International Airbill
Approved Express Shipping Label
(Requires Airborne EDI Option)
Air Express – International
Hazardous Materials
In order to identify boxes with hazardous materials, this option allows
you to maintain a library of hazardous codes and then assign the codes to
the necessary boxes. An approved UPS hazardous label can be printed. A
user can modify the source program provided to print a custom hazardous
label as needed.
Notes:
This option may be used for shipments by FedEx, Airborne and UPS
Airborne@Home Residential Ground
Airborne Express will pick up your packages at your warehouse and deliver
them to the Post Office responsible for deliveries to the zip code to
which you are shipping. The Post Office will then complete the process and
deliver the packages to their final destinations. If a package is flagged
for USPS Delivery Confirmation, you can use the PSS generated tracking
number to track delivery status on either the Airborne or USPS web site.
If you do not select Delivery Confirmation, you can track package delivery
status on the Airborne web site only until Airborne has delivered the
package to the delivering post office.
Includes:
Approved @Home Shipping Label
Manifests & Upload option
Database of delivering Post Offices in the US (approximately 31,000)
Notes:
Airborne controls access to their data center. SCI is not responsible
for communications interruptions caused by Airborne policy or
specifications changes.
Manifests & Upload - Quicklink
At the end-of-day, if this option is enabled, PSS will prepare an
electronic manifest record for all Airborne services in the format
required by Airborne. A user-modifiable program is provided that will move
the electronic file to a transport location. A second user-source program
provides an outline script that can be customized to facilitate transport
to Airborne’s receiving computer for tracking and billing purposes using
email or FTP.
Includes:
Detailed Driver
Manifest
User source program to
position the prepared electronic file
User source program to
facilitate the uploading of the prepared electronic file
Domestic
Next Day
Domestic
2nd Day
Domestic Airbill
Western Parcel Express Ground
Western Parcel Express is a West Coast based small package
carrier that uses a zone-based rating system similar to UPS and FedEx
Ground.
Includes:
Domestic Package
Hundredweight Rating Modules
Daily Shipping Manifest
At the end of the day, PSS produces an approved shipping manifest which
can be used by WPX as a billing document, easily allowing you to keep
track of and verify your shipping charges.
Approved Shipping Label
QuikPak Delivery Service Ground Package
QuikPak Delivery Service is a carrier that picks up
and delivers your UPS shipments in bulk to a particular UPS distribution
hub. From this point, UPS delivers the packages to your customers, thus
allowing you to significantly reduce your freight costs.
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Domestic Package and
Hundredweight Rating Modules. (Packages are rated using standard UPS
rates and zones) |
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Modified UPS Shipping
Label with tracking number. (Tracking number range must be supplied by
QuikPak; user is responsible for any label modifications required by
UPS.) |
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Approved QuikPak Daily
Shipping Manifest. At the end of the day, PSS produces an approved
shipping manifest which can be used by QuikPak as a billing document,
easily allowing you to keep track of and verify your shipping charges. |
Note:
QuikPak Delivery Service is essentially an arrangement between UPS and
QuikPak.
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