It may of course be that such a method of shipping does not suit your company. In that case, you have to look for an alternative. You have a number of options and UPS is one of them. United Parcel Service was founded in 1907 in the United States as a grocery delivery service and has grown into a billion-dollar company with international reach. UPS provides a very reliable service and is known as a very solid service provider. UPS is also one of the most expensive shipping companies.