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United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is an American multinational shipping & receiving and supply chain management company founded in 1907. [1] Originally known as the American Messenger Company specializing in telegraphs, UPS has expanded to become a Fortune 500 company [6] and one of the world's largest shipping couriers.
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UPS most commonly refers to: Uninterruptible power supply , a device which provides continuous power to electronics United Parcel Service , an American courier company
UPS Airlines is a major American cargo airline based in Louisville, Kentucky, US. [8] One of the largest cargo airlines worldwide in terms of freight volume flown, UPS Airlines flies to 815 destinations worldwide. [9] It has been a wholly owned subsidiary of United Parcel Service since its launch in 1988.
SonicAir, Inc. [1] was an integrated logistics service company, providing Logistics Planning; Strategic Stocking, Returns Management, SmartCourier Field Repair, Depot Repair, Parts Distribution, and Transportation Services to its customers. Acquired by UPS [2] in 1995, SonicAir was eventually absorbed into the UPS Logistics Group.
The UPS Store (formerly the United States arm of Mail Boxes Etc.) is a franchised subsidiary of United Parcel Service which provides, according to its website, shipping, shredding, printing, fax, passport photos, personal and business mailboxes, and notary services.
Michael L. Eskew (born June 28, 1949 [1]) is an American businessman who is the former chairman and chief executive officer of UPS from 2002 to 2007. [2] He is on the board of 3M, IBM, and Eli Lilly and Company.
Rogers continued to rise through the UPS ranks holding a number of management positions throughout the United States leading up to being appointed the national operations manager in January 1978 and being elected to the board of directors in 1979. Five years later, Jack became the chairman and chief executive officer in 1984.