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How Military Service Helped Me See Beyond Assumptions — and Embrace Differences

BlueYonder

One day in early 2003, I was driving to my job at a local sandwich spot in Richmond, Virginia, when my truck decided to give out. My wingman in basic training was a gay, red-headed man from Puerto Rico who told me my Spanish needed help (which it did!). I called my boss to explain the situation and ask for a ride to the store.

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LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain and Freight. In 1992, UPS acquired both Haulfast and Carryfast and rebranded to UPS Supply Chain Solutions. were rebranded to the UPS Store brand in 2003. The new segment was rebranded as UPS Supply Chain Solutions. had $54.1B in sales in 2012.