Holiday Season: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

UPS and FedEx are facing delivery challenges and plan to hire more seasonal workers to manage increased demand. Both companies are enhancing capacity and using technology to optimize operations. Meanwhile, USPS is cutting rates, posing a competitive threat as it attracts more business, including from Amazon. Additionally, new players like Google, Amazon, and Uber are entering the shipping market, intensifying competition.

What is the primary reason UPS and FedEx are hiring more temporary workers this year?

• To replace permanent staff

• To reduce operational costs

• To expand into new markets

• To handle increased demand during peak seasons

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned by UPS to increase capacity?

• Increasing operating days and shifts

• Opening more buildings

• Reducing the number of delivery vehicles

• Using new technology for route optimization

What are analysts concerned about regarding UPS and FedEx's readiness?

• Their marketing strategies

• Their international expansion plans

• Their ability to handle increased volume

• Their financial stability

How is the US Postal Service posing a threat to UPS and FedEx?

• By reducing the number of delivery days

• By cutting rates for large shippers

• By partnering with international carriers

• By increasing delivery times

Which company is NOT mentioned as testing or using their own delivery services?

• Microsoft

• Uber

• Google

• Amazon