UPS bedecked in awards

UPS has once again been rated the “World’s Most Admired” company in its industry in a Fortune magazine survey, in the process ranking in the Top 10 among all companies on seven of the nine attributes evaluated.
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The recognition by the magazine — the fourth in a row — follows a similar ranking announced last week in which UPS was rated “America’s Most Admired” company in its industry for the 19th consecutive year.
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On the “World’s Most Admired” list, UPS received an overall ranking of 8.10, far ahead of its nearest competitor. The rankings were compiled based on an evaluation of nine criteria, including quality of management; quality of products and services; innovation; long-term investment value; financial soundness; ability to attract, develop and retain talent; responsibility to the community and environment; wise use of corporate assets, and global business acumen.
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Beyond its No. 1 ranking in its industry category of “mail, package and freight delivery,” UPS was named among the Top 10 of all companies worldwide on seven of the nine attributes evaluated. UPS was rated among the best in the world as a long-term investment value and for its innovativeness; employee talent; social responsibility; quality of management; financial soundness, and quality of products and services.

Indeed, UPS was ranked No. 3 in the world for the quality of its products and services, behind Toyota Motor and Intel.
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In both the “World’s Most Admired” and “America’s Most Admired” rankings, UPS also posted the highest average score of any transportation or airline company ranked by the magazine.