“SWOT is an acronym for the internal Strengths and Weaknesses of a firm and the environmental Opportunities and Threats facing that firm. SWOT analysis is a widely used technique through which managers create a quick overview of a company’s strategic situation. The technique is based on the assumption that an effective strategy derives from a sound “fit” between a firm’s internal resources (strengths and weaknesses) and its external situation (opportunities and threats). A good fit maximizes a firm’s strengths and opportunities and minimizes its weaknesses and threats. Accurately applied, this simple assumption has powerful implications for the design of a successful strategy.”

Union Pacific Corporation

Union Pacific Corporation (UPC) is one of the largest railroad companies in North America. It operates through Union Pacific Railroad Company. UPC serves a diverse group of industries including industrial products and energy. The company primarily operates in the US. It is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and employs about 50,089 people.