Delivery Solutions

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Delivery Solutions
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryLogistics, Software as a Service (SaaS)
Founded2018;7 years ago (2018)
FoundersArshaad Mirza, Manil Uppal
Headquarters Plano, Texas, United States
Area served
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia
Products Same-day delivery, curbside pickup, BOPIS, omnichannel delivery platform, post-purchase services
ServicesRetail logistics, delivery fleet aggregation, analytics, reverse logistics
Parent UPS
Website www.deliverysolutions.co

Delivery Solutions is an American-based software company that provides Software as a Service (SaaS) options to enterprise merchants, such as last-mile delivery, same-day delivery, curbside pickup, and Buy Online Pickup In-Store (BOPIS).

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In May 2022, Delivery Solutions was acquired by United Parcel Service and became a subsidiary. It partners with Walmart, Sephora, Abercrombie & Fitch, ShopRite, and Total Wine & More, operating in North America, the U.K., Australia, and Europe.

History

Delivery Solutions was founded in 2018 by Arshaad Mirza and Manil Uppal, [1] who had previously started Lash Delivery, an alcohol delivery service. [2] They saw an opportunity to create a platform that brought together different delivery fleets to help retailers improve their last-mile deliveries. [3] [4]

In 2019, Delivery Solutions launched its same-day delivery system and worked with Total Wine & More. [5] [6]

In 2020, the company added more features, including curbside pickup, BOPIS, order tracking, reverse logistics, and analytics. By 2021, Delivery Solutions had processed $660 million in orders. [7] In May 2022, Delivery Solutions was acquired by UPS and became a subsidiary. [8] Although it is now part of UPS, the company continues to operate under its original name and management. [9] [10] After the acquisition, the founders of Delivery Solutions, Arshaad Mirza and Manil Uppal, continued to lead the company until they exited in 2024. [11]

Overview

Delivery Solutions provides a platform for retailers to manage various delivery options like same-day delivery, curbside pickup, and BOPIS. [12] [13] The company's services help retailers improve their customer experience and reduce supply chain and distribution risks. [14] [15] Delivery Solutions serves a range of businesses, including retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch, Walmart, ShopRite, Total Wine & More, and Sephora. [16] The company operates in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and Europe. [17]

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