Delivery Solutions Company type Subsidiary Industry Logistics, Software as a Service (SaaS) Founded 2018; 7 years ago (2018 ) Founders Arshaad Mirza, Manil Uppal Headquarters Plano, Texas , United StatesArea served
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia Products Same-day delivery , curbside pickup, BOPIS, omnichannel delivery platform, post-purchase servicesServices Retail 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).
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.[citation needed ] They saw an opportunity to create a platform that brought together different delivery fleets to help retailers improve their last-mile deliveries.[ 2] [ 3]
In 2019, Delivery Solutions launched its same-day delivery system and worked with Total Wine & More .[ 4] [ 5]
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.[ 6] In May 2022, Delivery Solutions was acquired by UPS and became a subsidiary.[ 7] Although it is now part of UPS, the company continues to operate under its original name and management.[ 8] [ 9] After the acquisition, the founders of Delivery Solutions, Arshaad Mirza and Manil Uppal, continued to lead the company until they exited in 2024.[ 10]
Overview
Delivery Solutions provides a platform for retailers to manage various delivery options like same-day delivery, curbside pickup, and BOPIS.[ 11] [ 12] The company's services help retailers improve their customer experience and reduce supply chain and distribution risks .[ 13] [ 14] Delivery Solutions serves a range of businesses, including retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch , Walmart , ShopRite , Total Wine & More , and Sephora .[ 15] The company operates in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and Europe.[ 16]
References
^ Cosgrove, Emma. "UPS has acquired logistics startup Delivery Solutions, a major partner for Walmart's GoLocal delivery network" . Business Insider . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ Innovates, Dallas; Kirkpatrick, David (2018-10-29). "Last-Mile Tech: Click-to-Door Service Delivers for Total Wine & More" . Dallas Innovates . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ Walton, Chris (2018-02-02). "Look Mom - I just Shipt my pants in an Instacart" . Omni Talk . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "Total Wine Rolling Out Same-Day Delivery Nationwide - Park Street Imports" . www.parkstreet.com . 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "Total Wine & More Launches Nationwide Alcohol Delivery Service, Powered by Onfleet" . Onfleet Last Mile Delivery Blog | Onfleet . 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "What Supply Chain Data Should I Track in 2020?" . Veridian . 2020-03-16. Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ Cosgrove, Emma (31 May 2022). "UPS has acquired logistics startup Delivery Solutions, a major partner for Walmart's GoLocal delivery network" . Business Insider .
^ "UPS Acquires SaaS Technology Company Delivery Solutions" . PYMNTS.com . 2022-06-01. Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ Straight, Brian (2022-05-31). "UPS acquires last-mile tech provider Delivery Solutions" . FreightWaves . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "Delivering Solutions: Two Founders' Journey in Transforming Retail Experiences" . deliverysolutions.co . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "Manil Uppal, Co-Founder, Delivery Solutions on Last-Mile Orchestration" . Apple Podcasts . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "UPS acquires Delivery Solutions" . About UPS-US . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "COVID-19 and the F&B Industry: Delivery Services to the Rescue" . hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "COVID-19's Impact on Delivery Trends | Mitchell'sNY" . Delivery Service Manhattan | NYC Delivery Service | Mitchell’sNY Logistics . 2020-08-22. Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "Delivery Solutions Customers" . www.cbinsights.com . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .
^ "Delivery Solutions Continues to Expand Same-Day and Last-Mile Delivery Capabilities in UK with All" . www.thescxchange.com . Retrieved 2025-02-26 .