Postal and courier services

CPC v2.1 Code: 680

About postal and courier services

cpc code 680 covers the postal and courier services industry, which plays a vital role in the global economy by facilitating the efficient delivery of goods, documents, and information. This industry is responsible for the collection, transportation, and distribution of mail, packages, and other shipments, connecting businesses and individuals across local, regional, and international markets. The postal and courier services industry is a crucial component of the broader logistics and supply chain ecosystem, enabling the seamless flow of goods and information that underpins modern commerce and communication.

Production process

The key production techniques in the postal and courier services industry involve the collection, sorting, transportation, and delivery of various types of mail and packages. This process typically begins with the pickup of items from collection points, such as post offices, mailboxes, or directly from customers. The items are then sorted and routed to the appropriate distribution centers, where they are further sorted and loaded onto vehicles or aircraft for transportation to their final destinations. Delivery personnel then distribute the items to the intended recipients, often using a combination of ground, air, and local delivery methods to ensure timely and reliable service.

Production inputs

The postal and courier services industry relies on a variety of inputs, including transportation infrastructure (such as vehicles, aircraft, and delivery networks), sorting and processing facilities, information technology systems for tracking and logistics, and a skilled workforce of postal workers, couriers, and support staff. Additionally, the industry requires access to reliable communication networks, fuel, and other operational resources to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods and information.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the postal and courier services industry are the delivery of mail, packages, and other shipments to their intended recipients. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of industries and individuals, including 521 Retail trade, 522 Wholesale trade, 541 Professional, scientific and technical services, and 561 Administrative and support services, as well as individual consumers. The industry's outputs enable the efficient movement of goods, documents, and information, supporting economic activity and facilitating the exchange of ideas and information across local, regional, and global markets.

Family tree for postal and courier services

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6'>6: Distributive trade services; accommodation, food and beverage serving services; transport services; and electricity, gas and water distribution services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/68'>68: Postal and courier services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/680'>680: Postal and courier services</a>"]

    
    C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6801'>6801: Postal services</a>"]
C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6802'>6802: Courier services</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6803'>6803: Local delivery services</a>"]


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