The Wright brothers, the first individuals that were able to fly a machine that weighed more than air, began testing their flight theories from 1901 to 1902. They flew the first airplane in 1903 which was a great advancement, but as contemporary aircrafts demonstrate, the success of the airplane industry continues to rely on the ability for these aircrafts to be restructured to meet the needs of today’s world. The Wright brother’s first flight lasted only minutes, while today’s flights last as much as days. Similarly, when USPS was created during the early years of the United States, it served a pivotal role in providing communication in a land that was still highly undeveloped and lacking transportation systems. The United States Postal Service …show more content…
With its growing decline in use and profits, it is indisputable that in order to survive in modern society, USPS must be restructured to meet the expectations of a globalized society. It is no longer required to go to the bank to deposit or transfer money. Banks like Chase and Bank of America have technologically adapted to meet the needs of their customers, who no longer want to walk or drive to complete transactions and rather have the accessibility of banking at their fingertips through the use of apps and mobile banking. In Daniel Stone’s article “Flying Like an Eagle?” Stone remarks that “Anyone who’s waited, and waited, in line at the old letter hub knows the service could probably be run better.” Primarily, members of society have grown weary of waiting, as with mobile banking, everything is practically accessible. When given the option between waiting in line fifteen minutes to mail a postcard and accessing an e-card website to pick from a variety of postcards that can be mailed in thirty seconds, most will chose the latter. Stone suggests that a way to revolutionize the old-fashioned methods of USPS is to “increase service”. Taken in context, increasing service may reflect