Re: UPS / FEDEX RATES

Doug,

The terms "flat file" and "automatic" don't seem synonymous to me - but that's probably just me.

I can't provide a direct solution, but perhaps something to investigate. Our warehouse uses a PC to schedule UPS shipments and calculate rates. Not really sure about the implementation details, but it seems like a web service to me. I would think that both UPS and FedEx would have such services, though it may require a subscription.

If such service is available, you might look into Scott Klement's HTTP API on his web site (www.scottklement.com) to invoke a web service from an RPG IV program. Never used it personally, but I always try to keep it in the back of my mind in case we ever need to use a web service. And it would be automatic if it suits your needs.

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Doug Palme wrote:

Yes,
We are more looking for an automatic way with this Eric.....not having someone loading the rates manually.....and we need to catch the rate changes prior to their change...and we do not want to have someone looking at their website everyday for rate changes.....





From:
"DeLong, Eric" <EDeLong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To:
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Date:
04/10/2008 09:53 AM
Subject:
RE: UPS / FEDEX RATES



Doug,

Did you even try looking for them?

Google, searched "ups rates file", second result titled "UPS: Daily Rates" offers an excel spreadsheet.....
Google, searched "fedex rates file", first link titled "FedEx Rate Tools" offers selective downloads in many formats....

Eric
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Does anyone know of anywhere I can get a flat file or data file with the freight rates for UPS and Fedex? Our systems have not bee updated in a while and I need to get this fixed.

I'd rather not have to sit here and type this in manually.

Suggestions or comments would be appreciated.

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