UPS (United Parcel Service) SWOT & PESTLE Analysis
COMPANY PROFILE -UPS (United Parcel Service)
Business Sector :Logistics and Transportation
Operating Geography :North America, United States, Global
About UPS (United Parcel Service) :
United Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the largest global package deliveries and logistics company and also is a specialized provider of supply-chain management solutions and services. It serves an estimated 8 million customers daily in more than 220 countries globally as of 2018. Founded in 1907, UPS is based in Atlanta, US and has more than 444,000 employees as of 2015.
UPS mission statement 2013 states “What We Seek to Achieve: Grow our global business by serving the logistics needs of customers, offering excellence and value in all that we do. Maintain a financially strong company-with broad employee ownership-that provides a long-term competitive return to our shareowners.”
UPS (United Parcel Service) Revenue :
US $ 60.90 billion – FY ending Dec 2016Competitive Analysis of UPS (United Parcel Service)
1. Strong proven financials 2. Global network 3. Fortune 100 Company with strong brand reputation 4. Investments in technology and R&D 5. Industry specific solutions | 1. Majority of employees represented by Union |
1. Rise in off-shoring and near-shoring 2. E-Commerce and supply chain revolution across sectors | 1. Formidable competition 2. Foreign currency fluctuations |
Complete Report
USD 12.53
- with PayPal
- with Debit/Credit card

Detailed SWOT Analysis of UPS (United Parcel Service)
Strength
1. Strong Proven Financials: UPS clocked a commendable adjusted EPS growth of 14.3% and Return on Invested Capital of 28% in 2015. It also has a healthy free cash flow ($5 billion in 2015) and comfortably leads its industry peers Fed-Ex and DHL in operating margins. Also the dividend return of UPS comes to 10% CAGR since its IPO and has been growing for 47 years. Its financial strength enables it to invest in organizational development, technology and infrastructure, give appropriate return to its shareholders and pursue strategic investments and opportunities to develop the business further.
2. Global Network: UPS has an integrated global network of air and ground services which is one of the best in class and most extensive across the industry. It has advance hi-tech technology and infrastructure systems in place which helps it to efficiently optimize its network and deliver high utilization. UPS helps its customers leverage its broad set of logistical capabilities available globally to gain competitive advantage in their respective businesses wherever they operate.
3. Fortune 100 Company with Strong Brand Reputation: UPS ranked #48 in the Fortune 100 rankings in 2016. It has managed to build a trusted brand popular amongst the consumers over the years and positions itself for “quality service, reliability and product innovation”.
Weakness
The remaining section under "strengths" is available only in the 'Complete Report' on purchase.
Weakness
This section is available only in the 'Complete Report' on purchase.
Opportunity
This section is available only in the 'Complete Report' on purchase.
Threat
This section is available only in the 'Complete Report' on purchase.
Complete Report
USD 12.53
- with PayPal
- with Debit/Credit card

Check Out Analysis of Other Relevant Companies
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DELIVERY AND FORMAT
WHY CHOOSE US?



How to Reference This Page?
You can use the following in your reference section in order to give credit to the source. For different referencing styles and detailed guidelines, please click here.
UPS (United Parcel Service) SWOT & PESTLE Analysis - SWOT & PESTLE.COM
SWOT & PESTLE.com (2021). UPS (United Parcel Service) SWOT & PESTLE Analysis - SWOT & PESTLE.com. [online] Available at: https://www.swotandpestle.com/united-parcel-service/ [Accessed 05 Mar, 2021].
In-text: (SWOT & PESTLE.com, 2021)
Copyrights and Disclaimer
United Parcel Service (UPS) SWOT and PESTLE analysis has been conducted by and reviewed by senior analysts from Barakaat Consulting.
Copyright of United Parcel Service (UPS) SWOT and PESTLE Analysis is the property of Barakaat Consulting. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions and Disclaimer for usage guidelines.