UPS Group has made an announcement of investing about $50 million in network infrastructure and industry teams with the purpose of helping car and industrial manufacturers achieve more efficient supply chain operations despite growing automation and geopolitical tensions. The NAAF network expansion will introduce time-definite heavy air freight transportation from and to Mexico for the first time ever, with service offered to all corners of North America. The manufacturer customers will be able to make use of 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day delivery terms starting next month. UPS stresses its integration strategy in which transportation, brokerage, and warehousing are united into one single service offering, streamlining the entire cross-border process for manufacturers.
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“Our automotive and industrial customers want an easy button for logistics,” said Matt Guffey, UPS chief commercial and strategy officer. “They need reliability, visibility and a partner that understands their supply chains – end to end, today and tomorrow. We have made strategic investments to build the team and the network that meets their needs unlike any other in the industry.” The investment also builds on UPS’s broader network modernization efforts, including automation across 67.5% of facilities, RFID-enabled tracking, expanded next-day delivery capabilities, and same-day delivery services through Roadie. To further support customers, UPS has established a dedicated team of more than 300 industry specialists focused on addressing the unique logistics challenges of automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors.
