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United Parcel Service, Inc. SWOT Analysis SWOT ANALYSIS United Parcel Service (UPS) provides transportation services, primarily domestic and international letter and package delivery. Through its non-package subsidiaries, it also provides specialized transportation, logistics and financial services. The company delivers packages each business day for 1.8 million shipping customers to 6.1 million consignees in over 200 countries and territories. The company operates a ground fleet of approximately 101,000 vehicles, ranging from custom-built package cars to large tractors and trailers, and utilizes nearly 600 airplanes. The company’s large scale of operations enables it serve a broad customer base across the major international markets. However, the increasing fuel prices are likely to have a direct impact on the company’s profit margins by causing an increase in the operating expenses of the company. Strengths Weaknesses Strong market position Low operating margin in supply chain and Strong financial performance freight business Inorganic growth Unfunded employee post retirement benefits Employee productivity Opportunities Threats Expanding Chinese market Volatile oil prices Online shopping Economic slowdown in Europe and the US Growth in European market Labor issues Strengths Strong market position UPS is among the top five largest package delivery companies, in terms of both revenue and volume. The company recorded revenues of $47,547 million during the fiscal year ended December 2006. The company’s market position is also reflected by its operations. The company delivers packages for around 1.8 million shipping customers to 6.1 million consignees in ove