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Despite moving away from Amazon's core package delivery, UPS still values the relationship for certain profitable return services, indicating a nuanced strategic separation that balances reduced exposure with ongoing business collaborations.
Operational Efficiencies and Cost Savings
UPS’s drive to cut costs is supported by targeted initiatives such as facility closures, automation, and workforce exits. To date, nearly 95 facilities have been closed as the company consolidates its network and reduces infrastructure overhead. These closures are part of a broader plan to reconfigure the logistics network, aligning it with a market increasingly driven by e-commerce and rapid delivery expectations.