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From delivering nearly 5.5 billion packages per year and employing about 500,000 workers, it’s safe to say that UPS is a behemoth in the logistics and package delivery industry. UPS's size and global reach have been a calling card for businesses looking for a reliable delivery company.

And for courier delivery franchises aiming to build and sustain a successful business, having customers use UPS’s dependable package delivery services can help franchisees achieve those goals.

Here’s everything you need to know about UPS and its importance for courier delivery franchise businesses.

Who Are UPS?

UPS is considered to be the largest package delivery company in the world. Founded in Seattle, Washington, the USA, in 1907 by 19-year-old James Casey, the company, as of 2022, employs 543,000 people in 220 countries worldwide and runs 2,282 daily flights.

What Does UPS Stand For?

UPS stands for United Parcel Service. From 1907 to 1919, the company was called the American Messenger Company.

What UPS Shipping Services Do World Options Franchisees Offer Their Customers?

World Options franchisees can offer their customers three of UPS’s leading and most used delivery services. These are UPS Standard, UPS Express, and UPS Express Saver. These services are available for booking on the World Options shipping portal.

Standard

A competitively priced service for shipments that do not need to be sent urgently. When booking, customers can choose the day they would like their package delivered.

Express

For shipments that have to be delivered sometime during a weekday morning. In the UK, deliveries arrive by 10:30 am the next business day.

Express Saver

As the name implies, a delivery service identical to UPS Express that is sold at a lower price. Express saver deliveries arrive at destinations in the UK slightly later than UPS Express shipments. Express saver packages will make it to their required location by noon the next business day.

The Benefits Of UPS Services For Businesses

If there’s one thing businesses are searching for when deciding on which package delivery company to use when booking a package to be delivered, it’s to be sure that their goods will be delivered safely and on time.

UPS shipping services provide businesses with trust and peace of mind by knowing that their delivery is being handled by a company with one of the most extensive and advanced delivery networks worldwide.

What Makes UPS An Attractive Option For Businesses?

Several factors go towards a business seeing UPS package delivery services as an attractive choice. Some of these include:

Strength of brand

The UPS brand name, Brown color scheme, and history make the company one of the most recognized brands in the world.

Next-day delivery services

Services such as Express and Express Saver from UPS specify the exact time a package will be delivered, meaning businesses ordering deliveries can inform their customers when they should expect to see their goods arrive.

Visibility of delivery

UPS employs various means to keep customers informed of the status of a delivery. These include,

Tracking
SMS tracking
Proof of delivery
UPS tracking via API

Tracking

Businesses can monitor a shipment's progress by entering a tracking number either on the UPS website or by clicking the tracking link provided in the World Options shipping portal.

UPS tracking numbers start with 1Z and are then followed by six letters and numbers representing the customer number, two digits showing the service level and eight numbers that are unique to the delivery.

In the World Options shipping portal, tracking will show four statuses:

Collecting

(The package has been collected or waiting for collection.)

In Transit

(The package is en route to its destination.)

Out For Delivery

(The package is with a UPS driver ready to be delivered.)

Delivered

(The parcel has arrived at its delivery address.)

UPS SMS Tracking

SMS tracking allows information on a shipment's progress to be sent directly to a customer's mobile phone. This is especially useful for someone who may not be at the delivery address and may need to inform someone else when the delivery will arrive.

Proof of delivery

UPS can provide physical proof of delivery using fax or postal mail. This is ideal for customers who lack Internet access or need evidence of a delivery for business or other purposes.

UPS tracking via API

An API (application program interface) is a connection between two computer programs or computers. The World Options shipping portal uses UPS API’s to provide franchisees and their customers with the real-time status of a delivery.

Advantages For Courier Franchises Selling UPS Services

Advantages to mention when selling UPS services to businesses include convenience. Sending a package using UPS in 2024 is quite simple and easy. Companies can arrange for packages to be collected from the premises or a UPS access point.

UPS access points are places where packages can be dropped or delivered. They can be found in over 24,000 supermarkets, corner shops, petrol stations and retail stores in the UK.

Summary

For courier delivery franchises that sell UPS package delivery services, the UPS brand name, company size and reach and time-definite services result in an easy win for franchises, as businesses are eager to use a company that delivers packages, freight and letters on time and safely.