® Pla n t o Profit a bilit y 5 Y e a r Busine ss Pla n February 16, 2012 Introduction The United States Postal Service (“USPS”) continues to endure the negative effects of electronic diversion combined with a weak economy and increased funding obligations This confluence of events has had financial impacts on the organization which have become untenable While the USPS has continuously sought to make operational improvements and improve efficiency, the organization’s
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INTRODUCTION The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing mail service in the United States. It is one of the few government agencies explicitly authorized by the United States Constitution. Within the United States, it is commonly referred to as the "Post Office", "Postal Service", or "U.S. Mail". Employing 656,000 workers and 260,000 vehicles, it is the second-largest civilian employer in the United States and the operator
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Organizational Ethics When you hear the word logistics one of the companies that probably come to your mind is FedEx. It has become worldwide freight carrier and package handler that has become a major competitor in the logistics market. Since 1973, FedEx has offered express shipping and is still today’s biggest express transportation company. FedEx is among the biggest names in the industry along with DHL and UPS. FedEx is a corporation that offers stock which gives investors a chance to gain
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FedEx Corporation FedEx Corporation - "FedEx", introduced express delivery to the world in 1973, and remains the world's largest express transportation company. Today, over 280,000 employees worldwide serve more than 220 countries and territories across the globe with a fleet of 669 aircraft, more than 75,000 vehicles to deliver more than 6.5 million packages per day. FedEx Express FedEx Express, a wholly owned company of FedEx, is divided into five global regions: • Asia Pacific (APAC)
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In 1907, Jim Casey, started American Messenger Company (AMC) with an initial investment of $100. His intention was to offer delivery services of the highest quality at the lowest price to the customers. Later AMC was merged with Motorcycle Delivery Company and company was named Merchants Parcel Delivery Company (MPDC). In 1919, MPDC was renamed as United Parcel Services. UPS commenced its business in China in 1988 through an agent partnership relationship with China’s biggest freight
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1. Q1 Normal Express Service = Day definite service a. DHL value added service i. Warehouse ii. Distribution Center iii. Time definite service iv. NFO: Next Flight Out 1. Normally use DHL /commercial scheduled flight v. Dedicated vehicle 1. Dedicated truck / flight vi. Break bulk 1. DHL BREAK BULK EXPRESS provides door-to-door delivery of shipments that are consolidated at origin, sent from one customs zone to another, then deconsolidated by DHL at destination before delivery
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Background of the Case Study of the UNITES STATES POSTAL SERVICE The evolution of the United States Postal Service is interlaced with the history of our federal government. Today, the Postal Service is the second largest civilian employer in the United States. It has over 700,000 employees, affects an economy that employs 9 million people and represents 8% of the United States gross domestic product in a $900 billion mailing industry (United States Postal Service [USPS], 2002b). This organization reaches
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The United States Postal Service eCommerce Stratagem Abstract With Centuries of History to reflect on, the United States Postal Service has continuously strived to be the leader in the delivery and production of U.S. Consumer postal needs. Over time, delivery modes have significantly changed; consumer supply and demand has wavered; and new challenges and opportunities emerge as the cyber world evolves. The U. S. Postal Service will look to strategize though eCommerce and embrace technological
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA * TODD BROWN * Plaintiff, * V. * * No. CIV. 01-123 ROBERT WILLIAMS, UNITED * PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND * STATE FARM INSURANCE * COMPANY * SECTION N Defendants. * MAG 1 * * * * * * * MOTION FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT NOW INTO COURT, through undersigned counsel comes defendant Robert Williams, United Parcel Service, Inc
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The Transcendence of the Postal System Park University CS 300 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………………… .2 Introduction………………………………………………………………………….. 3 The Postal System………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Email………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Challenge………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Works Cited………………………………………………………………………….. 14 INTRODUCTION It was a very long day at work. As I
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