B2B Marketing Plan of FedEx 1.0 Introduction According to Hutt and Speh (2004), Contemporary businesses operate in an environment that gets fiercely competitive by the day. To deal with this intensity of rivalry the typology of business networks has experienced extensive changes. One of the marked changes that businesses are undertaking is a change in marketing techniques. In an era where switching costs are low making customer loyalty to be shaky, old marketing strategies are no longer efficient
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UPS and FedEx Air Hubs: Comparing Louisville and Memphis Cargo Hub Operations by Alex Cosmas and Bastien Martini The economies of scale afforded to passenger airlines by the use of a hub-and-spoke model are also enjoyed, sometimes to an even greater extent, by cargo carriers. The world’s two largest integrated carriers, UPS and FedEx, run their central air hubs in Louisville (SDF) and Memphis (MEM), respectively. We present a case study of the air hub operations at SDF and MEM. The land-side
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Mr. Fred Smith FedEx Corporation 3875 Airways, Module H3 Memphis, TN, 38116 Dear Mr. Fred Smith, Your company, FedEx, approached our company, The (company name) on October 12, 2009, with the desire of becoming more eco-friendly. The vast majority of your vehicles are not alternative fuel based; however our company would like to help enhance your fuel usage by developing a fuel that is healthier for the environment. The (company name) is pleased to submit this report to provide more environmentally
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Education: * Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting * The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN Graduated: December 2012. Cumulative GPA: 3.3, Major GPA: 3.4 * Relevant courses include Accounting I & II, Cost Accounting, Federal Income Tax, International Accounting, Accounting Systems, Audit/Assurance Services * Experience: * Fearnley & Califf, PLLC, Memphis, TN, Assistant Controller/Document Specialist, May 2006-July 2007, Aug 2009- Sept 2011, Jan 2012-present
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO FEDEX FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to every U.S. address and to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, usually in one to two business days with the delivery time guaranteed. Headquarters • Worldwide: Memphis, Tenn. • Asia Pacific: Hong Kong, China • Canada: Toronto, Ontario • Europe/Middle
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FedEx Critical Inventory Logistics In Action: Wincor Nixdorf Before FedEx Critical Inventory Logistics, Wincor Nixdorf had a service supply chain with unmanned storage facilities and limited visibility to parts inventory. Now the company has a cost-effective solution with real-time visibility to all locations that stock a needed part, automated delivery time and cost estimates for transportation from each location, and robust command-and-control features so technicians can count on delivery of repair
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FEDEX Fedex Corporation is an American global courier delivery Services Company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee .The name fedex is a syllabic abbreviation of name of the company original air division. Federal express which was used from 1973 until 2000. Fedex Corporation is an import and Export Company, incorporated October 2, 1997 in December .FDX Corporation was founded in January 1998 with the acquisition of calibre system inc. by federal express, FedEx is an organisation
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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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