The Hub-and-Spoke Structure of UPS
- The first step is the pickup; specific routes are assigned and regular
stops are planned according to a tight schedule. The package will inevitably
be send to the hub for consolidation. The hubs are central sorting facilities
located throughout the world. All the smaller local operating centers have to
take their parcels to the nearest hub which can be considerably far since there
are only 6 hubs in the world.
- At the hub, packages are unloaded and sorted according to the geographical
location where they are bound to. Consequently, all the parcels are divided
to be loaded in the courier leading to the right destination.
- Deliveries are either made on the ground by cars and trucks.