Domestic courier services

CPC v2.1 Code: 68021

About domestic courier services

cpc code 68021 covers the domestic courier services industry, which plays a vital role in the broader economy by facilitating the efficient and timely delivery of goods and documents across the country. This industry is essential for businesses and individuals alike, enabling the rapid transportation of time-sensitive materials and supporting the seamless flow of commerce within a nation's borders.

Production process

Domestic courier services typically involve a multi-step process that begins with the collection of items from the sender, either through a physical pickup or drop-off at a designated location. The items are then sorted, scanned, and routed through the courier's distribution network, which may include regional hubs and local delivery centers. Advanced logistics and tracking systems are used to ensure the efficient movement of packages, with delivery personnel responsible for the final mile of transportation to the recipient's address.

Production inputs

The domestic courier services industry relies on a range of inputs, including a fleet of vehicles (such as 49111 Passenger car and light truck manufacturing and 48411 Motor vehicle body manufacturing), fuel, and specialized equipment for package handling and sorting. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce, including drivers, dispatchers, and customer service representatives, as well as advanced information technology systems to manage logistics and customer data.

Production outputs

The primary output of the domestic courier services industry is the timely delivery of packages, documents, and other goods to their intended destinations. The services provided by this industry are consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 42431 Merchant wholesalers, durable goods, 42439 Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods, and 54121 Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services.

Family tree for domestic courier services

    graph LR
    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/v2-1/6802'>6802: Courier services</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/68021'>68021: Domestic courier services</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/68022'>68022: International courier services</a>"]

    

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