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UPS and its business units have created a worldwide transportation and distribution network to move whatever our customers need, anywhere, by any mode. In addition to more than 1,700 small package operating facilities, UPS maintains more than 1,000 distribution centers around the globe to provide customers inventory and order management services. Some of those facilities also house specialized contract services such as technical diagnostics and repair, critical parts depots, simple subassembly and returns management.
Businesses maximize efficiencies and contain costs by outsourcing their supply chain needs to UPS Supply Chain Solutions, which in turn manages complex movements of goods utilizing ships, planes, trains and trucks. The goal is to optimize loads, minimize costs and enhance reliability.
UPS and its business units operate in more than 200 countries and territories. Services include not only shipment delivery, but also customs clearance, international trade documentation, and trade finance.
The UPS small package network transports 15.6 million packages and documents every day.
UPS Airlines, the primary "engine" of the global UPS network, is the eighth largest airline in the world.
UPS's service parts logistics unit provides critical parts deployment in 1-4 hour delivery windows.
UPS offers the industry's most extensive portfolio of returns services, from high-tech Web-based services to traditional returns processing options.

Case Study: TeddyCrafters

TeddyCraftersBy choosing UPS to manage inbound transportation and inventory management, TeddyCrafters was able to focus its personnel and cash on developing and promoting a successful retail concept - and handle the challenges of rapid growth.
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