<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nCurrently, UPS is only catering to the delivery service of clients in three broad categories; Domestic packaging, international packaging, and freight services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a lot of ground that the company can cover by diversifying its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Lead Generation<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nFor now, UPS is a primary choice for the B2B or B2C cargo deliveries. Still, there are a lot of ordinary consumers, like local department stores, that are looking for a reliable alternative to their current service provider. UPS started Air Express delivery to step up in this and gain a new market segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>All-Week Delivery Services<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe company has already started 7-day delivery packages. This will help the company in improving its services by covering more ground in less time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\ud83d\ude28 Threats<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThreats are the potential pitfalls and antagonistic market forces that can hurt business operations and even pose a serious risk over its short and long-term survival.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/span>Cut-Throat Competition<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nFedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc., are some of the few names that pose a serious threat to the business model and operations of UPS. If things go like this, UPS will have a hard time surviving the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Over-Dependence on Amazon<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAmazon delivery is almost covering over 11% of the UPS revenue generation. At the same time, Amazon is also thinking about increasing its investments and focusing on its delivery services. This could lead to revenue reduction for the company in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Regional Tensions<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nDue to political upheaval or changes in regime, companies, like UPS, can face extensive loss in market share and growth potential. Diversification and capturing new markets can resolve this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential for Employee Strikes<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMany employees of UPS contracted the COVID-19 during the pandemic. People blamed this on the company\u2019s lax counter-measures to stop its spread. UPS has never faced any employee strikes in the last two decades, but a crisis could be boiling under the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Pandemic & its Aftermath<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWith the rise of the pandemic and the succeeding recession and economic uncertainty afterward, UPS faced immense tremors to its core. In the first quarter of 2020, the company posted a forecast of over 13% in losses which could increase further if the situation continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Economic Crunch<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nUPS lost precious revenue and dived over 7% of its profit in 2020. In the scheme of the continuing rise in economic uncertainty, the company is bound to lose more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>UPS SWOT Table<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/span>Strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- \ud83d\udcaa Solid Worldwide Presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \ud83d\udcaa Superb Cargo Tracking System<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \ud83d\udcaa Impeccable Delivery & Distribution Mechanism<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \ud83d\udcaa Market Leading Customer Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \ud83d\udcaa Innovation & Excellence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \ud83d\udcaa Leading Response Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \ud83d\udcaa Value-Based Pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \ud83d\udcaa Industry Honors & Accolades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Weaknesses