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DeliveryDefense Launches on Google Marketplace

Empowering merchants with AI-driven shipping confidence.

Merchants can reduce shipping loss by up to 40% with advanced AI insights at over 11 billion delivery touchpoint.

UPS Capital is proud to announce the launch of its cutting-edge tool, DeliveryDefense Address Confidence, on Google Marketplace. This innovative AI-powered solution helps merchants optimize their shipping processes by offering predictive delivery insights. By analyzing over 11 billion delivery touchpoints, DeliveryDefense provides a confidence score that enables businesses to mitigate risks and reduce costly shipping losses.

Reduce Shipping Claims by 40% with Proven AI Insights

DeliveryDefense has been successfully integrated by 17 API customers, 10 of whom have used the platform for over six months. On average, these customers have seen a 40% reduction in year-over-year shipping claims, demonstrating the tool’s ability to deliver measurable results. With only 2% of addresses accounting for 35% of shipping losses, merchants can now make more informed decisions that protect their bottom line.

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Unlock Smarter Shipping Decisions with Predictive Scoring

The proprietary scoring system developed by DeliveryDefense uses historical data to evaluate delivery performance, loss trends, and other crucial factors such as return volume and delivery attempts. Merchants can rely on this score to assess the risk associated with shipping to a specific address and take appropriate actions.

  • High Scores (800+): Proceed with confidence.
  • Average Scores (300-800): Consider adding package protection.
  • Low Scores (Below 300): Choose an alternate delivery location, such as UPS Access Point® locations.
Seamless Integration on Google Marketplace

DeliveryDefense Address Confidence is available on Google Marketplace, making it easier than ever for businesses to integrate this powerful API into their shipping workflows. Whether you’re shipping through UPS or another carrier, this scalable technology fits seamlessly into any multi-carrier system. With flexible pricing tiers, merchants can benefit from predictive shipping insights that reduce the risk of loss before shipments leave their facilities.

Product Benefits:

  • Scalable Technology: Easy integration into existing supply chain technology, compatible with multi-carrier shipments, and you can easily plug into UPS Access Point® locations.
  • Next-Gen Shipping Optimization: Predict and mitigate shipping risks before they occur, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Improved Customer Experience: Provide customers with alternative delivery options for high-risk addresses, reducing the likelihood of lost or delayed shipments.

With the ability to pair DeliveryDefense’s API with InsureShield® Connect and UPS Access Point® APIs, businesses can automate decision-making and optimize their shipping processes to deliver a superior customer experience.

Attention All Merchants

Merchants looking to safeguard their shipments and reduce loss should explore the DeliveryDefense Address Confidence API on Google Marketplace today. Integration is simple, scalable, and packed with insights designed to protect your shipping operations.

For more information on how DeliveryDefense can transform your shipping process and reduce claims by 40%, visit Google Marketplace today.

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