UPS released the results of its 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study, which finds B2B buyers here in the region doing much of their purchasing online, and at the same time relying heavily on offline relationships and seeking out solid after-sales service. The study, which surveyed more than 3,400 industrial purchasers globally, including 600 from companies across China, Japan, and Thailand, offers valuable region-level insights and specific market-level traits that can help B2B … [Read more...] about 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study Results
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UPS SCS named Leader In Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant For Third-Party Logistics, North America
UPS announced that, for the third time, its Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) unit has been named as a Leader in the May 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, North America. UPS operates more than 950 field stocking locations (FSLs) for managing critical parts and over 35 million square feet of distribution and warehousing facilities. North American 3PL providers evaluated in the Gartner Magic Quadrant are placed in one of four quadrants: Niche Players, Visionaries, … [Read more...] about UPS SCS named Leader In Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant For Third-Party Logistics, North America
UPS testing advanced e-vehicle model
UPS and BPW announced that the companies are testing a new e-vehicle model in Germany. The next-generation UPS delivery truck is a converted diesel vehicle that incorporates an innovative dual-motor rear axle drive developed by BPW, and is now making deliveries in central Cologne. This test is part of UPS’s ongoing dual commitment to innovation and reducing the environmental impact of its services. The test vehicle currently on the streets of Cologne is a conventional 7.5 tonne UPS … [Read more...] about UPS testing advanced e-vehicle model
UPS appoints new Human Resources Officer
UPS announced the appointment of Charlene Thomas as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 1, and the retirement of Teri McClure. Charlene Thomas joins the UPS Management Committee, the company’s senior-most leadership group, and will report to UPS Chairman and CEO David Abney. Charlene began her career at UPS in 1989 and has progressed through successive leadership roles at the company. She has extensive operations experience, including management roles in West Chester, … [Read more...] about UPS appoints new Human Resources Officer
UPS Louisville Package Operations completed
UPS has completed the multi-phase expansion of its Louisville Centennial ground package sortation and distribution facility. The project has created 300 new full- and part-time jobs and features UPS’s advanced package processing technologies. The Louisville super hub’s strategic proximity to UPS’s Worldport air hub at Louisville International Airport supports end-of-runway express services like UPS Next Day Air and UPS eFulfillment that many e-commerce companies demand. The … [Read more...] about UPS Louisville Package Operations completed
UPS Awarded Top Industry Position
UPS is ranked first in its freight forwarding business in the 6th edition of an industry performance benchmarking study conducted by Mastio & Company. The independent study, which measures customer value and loyalty, is based on interviews conducted with more than 1,500 freight forwarding decision makers from around the world. “UPS Freight Forwarding is listening carefully to what our customers, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, are telling us and we are … [Read more...] about UPS Awarded Top Industry Position
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