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UPS navigates Amazon draw down in hard pivot to premium services

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UPS navigates Amazon draw down in hard pivot to premium services United Parcel Service’s cost-reduction program is not shrinking the company, but rather positioning it for profitable growth as it navigates a glide down in Amazon volumes to chase higher-margin business than short-distance courier service, a top executiv…
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  • UPS strategic focus shifting to less e-commerce, more small-and-medium business, more B2B, more healthcare

    60% confidence

  • UPS expects soft revenue environment and operational adjustment costs to weigh on profits in first half of year, with improvement in second half as efficiency measures flow to bottom line

    60% confidence

  • Analysts are giving UPS solid marks in executing largest network consolidation in its history without noticeable impact on service levels

    60% confidence

  • Primary cause of lower volumes was deliberate decision to shed 50% of Amazon volume because it didn't make money

    60% confidence

  • UPS cost-reduction program is positioning company for profitable growth, creating more agile and profitable network to grow with right type of volume

    60% confidence

  • FedEx is prioritizing high-value B2B segments and premium e-commerce over last-mile delivery

    60% confidence

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United Parcel Service · amazon throughput reduction2000000 pieces_per_day
United Parcel Service · revenue reduction amazon5 USD
United Parcel Service · amazon volume reduction50 percent