UPS
TOP 10 – LAST-MILE DELIVERY COMPANIES
UPS
EMPLOYEES: 460,000 CEO: CAROL B. TOMÉ FOUNDED: 1907
UPS has a range of last-mile domestic and international shipping solutions, aimed at ensuring each parcel arrives at the destination safely and on time. It has tailored solutions for freight shipping, bulk shipping, overnight shipping, same-day delivery and more, meaning each delivery is taken care of with the correct method.
It offers a range of value-added services for that last-mile, aimed to offer flexibility or confidence with the consumer. Some of its deliveries need a signature at delivery, offering the confirmation that it was successfully delivered. It also offers‘ collect on delivery’ which allows customers to make the payment at time of delivery, offering more flexibility for the customer.
UPS also makes use of access points and UPS customer centres, allowing customers to pick up the delivery themself from local and secure places, at a time convenient to them. WATCH NOW
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