Federal Express Corporation Social Responsibility Strategy Prepared for: Board of Directors FedEx Corporation Prepared by: Kakish Consulting Group: Lily Kakish March 28, 2012 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 1994, John Elkington coined the term triple bottom line. (TBL) “As originator of the term, I have often been asked how it was conceived and born. As far as I can remember – and memory is a notoriously fallible thing – there was no single eureka! moment. Instead, in 1994 we had been looking
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This paper explores two of the leading parcel delivery oligopolies in the United States, as well as abroad. The content discussed is a result of research that was conducted both online (Internet) and offline (non-Internet). The parcel giants UPS and FedEx have dominated the delivery industry for several years dating as far back as 1907 research states. This paper will also detail how these types of services have made such a huge impact on the way consumers shipped and received goods. The timeline offered
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1. INTRODUCTION FedEx Corporation is a leading logistics services company, based in the United States. The previous names were Federal Express, Federal Express Corporation, and FDX Corporation. FedEx was found in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedex). The company officially began operations on April 17, 1973, with the launch of 14 small aircraft from Memphis International Airport. On that night, FedEx delivered 186 packages to 25 U.S. cities
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Beale Street Over the years, Beale Street has evolved into a well-structured entertainment stop. Between the thrilling nightclubs, small tasty pubs, and the sweet love of music, Beale Street has provided Memphis with endless opportunities to have a great time. Beale Street gives the community of Memphis a hot label, according to Planet Ware Beale Street is Memphis’s second top tourist attraction. However, we must give credit to music and rock n roll, without the inspiration that rooted from music, Beale
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spi94029_apps.qxd 9/28/05 1:10 PM Page 1148 Rev.Conf Confirming Pages APPENDIX B FedEx Financial Statements FEDEX CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In millions, except per share amounts) 2004 Years ended May 31, 2003 2002 REVENUES Operating Expenses: Salaries and employee benefits Purchased transportation Rentals and landing fees Depreciation and amortization Fuel Maintenance and repairs Business realignment costs Airline stabilization compensation Other
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FEDEX TOWARDS PALM OIL INDUSTRY Core competency identified to be implemented in palm oil industry is Fedex supply chain management and its tracking device CORE COMPETENCY its infrastructure which is hard to imitate- a world wide network of planes trucks ships and hubs need a huge amount of capital. its dedication to innovation and embracing new technologies. – eg, them being the first logistic company to embrace the www as a tool to reach out to customers {attitude}. Like their wireless
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Global Value Chain Logistics Case Analysis Patricia West GEN 483 – GLOBAL VALUE CHAIN MANAGEMENT David Fogarty – Faculty June 9, 2008 Global Value Chain Logistics Case Analysis Laura Ashley, founded in 1953 by Bernard and Laura Ashley when they began printing textiles on the kitchen table of their London attic flat, was a specialty retailer, primarily of upscale women’s fashions, fabrics, and home furnishing products. The company was known for products that typified the tradition
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illness, personal security, kidnapping and terrorism. (Paul Banfield & Rebecca Kay, 2008) 1.1-Background of FedEx FedEx was founded by Frederick Wallace Smith which was originally known as federal express delivery company in the world and the largest in the world in Memphis, Tennessee. FedEx Corp. was formed in January 1998 with the acquisition of Caliber System Inc. FedEx sought to build on the strength of its famous express delivery service and create a more diversified company that
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Introduction This paper aims to discuss and analyze structural transformation of the FedEx corporation through e- business by using different strategic perspectives presented during the course Strategy- Process, Content, Context. Firstly, I will present the brief history timeline of the FedEx Corporation with the main highlights that are important for my discussion. Then in the part Business level strategy
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Express with over $80 million, making it the largest company of its time ever funded by venture capital. Background Federal Express became successful so quickly because all their competition became weaker at the same time. They built a super-hub in Memphis, Tennessee, where all packages from the United States would be loaded on the correct transport and shipped out each night. Today, Federal Express has over 143,000 workers worldwide, and delivers more than 3 million express packages to 200 countries
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