FlashPac Provides Comparison Shopping for Best Ground Shipping Rates

FlashPac is a new program created by Kent State
University's Mail Services for Kent Campus departments
that use ground shipping to send packages. 

Kent State University Mail Services is introducing a new program for Kent Campus departments that use ground shipping to send packages. FlashPac is accessible to employees through their desktop computer, tablet or mobile device.

The new software allows departments to comparison shop shipping services, costs and deliveries for university ground packages with several different carriers including FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL. At this time, the service is not available for overnight mail.

FlashPac is accessible online at www.kent.edu/mailservices/flashpac. Users log in and follow the prompts to enter the shipping address and estimated weight of the package, and then select the shipping vendor desired or Best Way to comparison shop. When the shipping vendor has been selected and submitted, the user prints the barcoded “traveler slip” and attaches it to the package. Mail Services will receive electronic notification that a package is waiting for pick up.

Mail Services will pick up the package, verify the weight and prepare it for shipping. When the package has shipped, Mail Services will notify the department of the exact rate and the tracking number.

Steve Finley, manager of Kent State’s Mail Services, says FlashPac will help Mail Services meet the changing postal needs on campus and be positioned to grow for the future.

“In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in the volume of outbound packages,” Finley says. “Centralizing the ground shipping process will allow for more competitive rates, decreased campus traffic, and more efficient and timely processing.” 

More information on FlashPac and how it works, including a user guide, is available on the website. Questions should be directed to Finley at 330-672-8703 or sfinley7@kent.edu.