Business News
UPS Is Laying Off 20,000 Employees and Closing Over 70 Locations: ‘Reduce Cost’
UPS announced the move as part of its first-quarter earnings report on Tuesday.
By Sherin Shibu
UPS
Business News
Round of A-Paws: UPS Driver Heroically Saves Dogs From Pool
Colin Mitchell was dropping off packages on his route in Iowa when he heard noises coming from the backyard.
By Emily Rella
Thought Leaders
UPS Staff Comes Together to Surprise Co-Worker With a Car
Here's a heartwarming tale to brighten your day.
By Rose Leadem
Business News
UPS Tests Drone-Based Package Deliveries
The drones would take off from the company's trucks with an aim to more efficiently cover rural routes.
Business News
UPS Launches U.S. Drone Test Flights for Urgent Medical Deliveries
Earlier this year the company announced it was backing a startup using drones in Rwanda to transport life-saving blood supplies and vaccines.
By Reuters
Business News
FAA Proposes Fining Amazon $350,000 for Hazardous Package
The penalty is the largest fine the FAA has proposed imposing on Amazon, which the agency said has had a series of at least 24 hazardous materials violations in recent years.
By Reuters
Business News
UPS, SAP Team Up for On-Demand 3-D Printing Network
Under the new system, customers will be able to upload digital designs and the part will be printed at the UPS Store nearest to them for delivery.
By Reuters
Business News
UPS-Backed Rwandan Blood Deliveries Show Drones’ Promise, Hurdles
Delivery company UPS will provide a grant of $800,000 plus logistical support to a partnership including Gavi and robotics company Zipline International Inc.
By Reuters
Business News
Amazon Reportedly Looking to Lean Less on UPS
The online retailer has been holding talks with air-cargo companies to lease airplanes, and is seeking to lower its costs and reliance on delivery partners like UPS.
Business News
Report: Amazon in Talks to Lease 20 Boeing Jets to Potentially Launch Air Cargo Service
Look out UPS, DHL and FedEx. There are reports that the ecommerce powerhouse is looking to soar into the air-delivery market, potentially aiming to dominate its entire distribution network.
Business News
Company Vet David Abney Is New UPS CEO
The current CEO Scott Davis will retire to become a non-executive chairman.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Why UPS Should Be Very Afraid of Amazon’s Delivery Plans
Amazon has already changed the way we shop and consume media. Who's to say the ecommerce giant won't overhaul how you get your mail?
Business Operations & Logistics
Why the Postal Service Can’t Capitalize on the Christmas Shipping Woes
This should be the time for the Postal Service to shine, but regulations and Congress won't let it seize competitive ground.
Business Operations & Logistics
How Consumers Contributed to the Shipping Nightmare on Christmas
UPS and FedEx messed up Christmas deliveries. But lost in the complaints are important changes in American buying that all businesses need to recognize.