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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | |||
| Net income | $ 3,032us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | $ 4,372us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | $ 807us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,923us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 1,867us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 1,858us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization |
| Pension and postretirement benefit expense | 3,040us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense | 1,115us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense | 5,753us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense |
| Pension and postretirement benefit contributions | (1,258)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions | (212)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions | (917)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions |
| pension obligation settlement | 2,271ups_Pensionobligationsettlement | ||
| Self-insurance reserves | (201)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInSelfInsuranceReserve | 34us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInSelfInsuranceReserve | 156us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInSelfInsuranceReserve |
| Deferred tax expense | 385us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits | (246)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits | (2,083)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits |
| Stock compensation expense | 536us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 513us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 547us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation |
| Other (gains) losses | 218us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense | 35us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense | 1,082us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense |
| Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: | |||
| Accounts receivable | (523)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable | (515)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable | (124)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable |
| Other current assets | 112us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets | (13)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets | 10us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets |
| Accounts payable | 276us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable | 218us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable | (58)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable |
| Accrued wages and withholdings | 106us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInEmployeeRelatedLiabilities | 416us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInEmployeeRelatedLiabilities | 98us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInEmployeeRelatedLiabilities |
| Other current liabilities | 317us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities | (140)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities | 206us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities |
| Other operating activities | 34us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet | (140)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet | (119)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet |
| Net cash from operating activities | 5,726us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | 7,304us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | 7,216us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities |
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | |||
| Capital expenditures | (2,328)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | (2,065)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | (2,153)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment | 53us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 104us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 95us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Purchases of marketable securities | (3,525)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireInvestments | (2,948)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireInvestments | (2,357)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireInvestments |
| Sales and maturities of marketable securities | 3,106us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments | 2,957us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments | 2,985us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments |
| Net decrease in finance receivables | 44us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromLoansReceivable | 39us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromLoansReceivable | 101us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromLoansReceivable |
| Cash paid for business acquisitions | (88)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired | (22)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired | (100)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired |
| Other investing activities | (63)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities | (179)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities | 94us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,801)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (2,114)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (1,335)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities |
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | |||
| Net change in short-term debt | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt |
| Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 1,525us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt | 100us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt | 1,745us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt |
| Repayments of long-term borrowings | (1,694)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (1,875)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (16)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt |
| Purchases of common stock | (2,695)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | (3,838)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | (1,621)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock |
| Issuances of common stock | 274us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock | 491us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock | 301us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock |
| Dividends | (2,366)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends | (2,260)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends | (2,130)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends |
| Other financing activities | (205)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (425)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (96)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (5,161)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (7,807)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (1,817)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities |
| Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes On Cash And Cash Equivalents | (138)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | (45)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | 229us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents |
| Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash And Cash Equivalents | (2,374)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | (2,662)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | 4,293us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease |
| Cash And Cash Equivalents: | |||
| Beginning of period | 4,665us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 7,327us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | |
| End of period | 2,291us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 4,665us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 7,327us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Cash Paid During The Period For: | |||
| Interest (net of amount capitalized) | 366us-gaap_InterestPaidNet | 409us-gaap_InterestPaidNet | 381us-gaap_InterestPaidNet |
| Income taxes | $ 1,524us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaid | $ 2,712us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaid | $ 1,988us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaid |
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pension obligation settlement No definition available.
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) and income tax credits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) from the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities less other operating liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets and liabilities, other noncurrent assets and liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current liabilities, other noncurrent liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the period in the carrying amount of accrued known and estimated losses incurred for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's' compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property. No definition available.
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period net of cash paid for interest that is capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount paid or received by the reporting entity associated with purchase (sale or collection) of loans receivable arising from the financing of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash outflow in the form of capital distributions and dividends to common shareholders, preferred shareholders and noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of all investments (debt, security, other) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash or cash equivalents contributed during the reporting period by the entity to fund its pension plans and its non-pension postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of pension and other (such as medical, dental and life insurance) postretirement benefit costs recognized during the period for (1) defined benefit plans (periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss) on assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments) and for (2) defined contribution plans (to the extent that a plan's defined contributions to an individual's account are to be made for periods in which that individual renders services, the net cost for a period is the contribution called for in that period; if a plan calls for contributions for periods after an individual retires or terminates, the estimated cost is accrued during the employee's service period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for borrowing having initial term of repayment within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale, maturity and collection of all investments such as debt, security and so forth during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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