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FedEX Analysis
FedEX Analysis
Roll # : CE-043/18-19
Introduction
FedEx (FDX) was the of Frederick W. Smith in 1965. An economics student at Yale University,
Smith wrote a term paper in which he came up with the idea for an overnight delivery service
The name FedEx is actually an abbreviation for Federal Express.
FedEX is one of the largest express freight delivery companies in the world
Headquarter in Memphis, Tennessee
Founded in 1971
Having about 57,000 drop off locations
700 aircraft and 62000 vehicles
FedEX does business in over 220 countries
The company is comprised of subsidiaries: FedEX Ground, FedEX Express, FedEX Freight,
FedEX Service
Revenues for fiscal year-end of may 2014 were $45 Billion, or about $10 Billion less than top
competitor United Parcel Service (UPS).
Daily Volume of more than 7.5 million shipments
Workforce of more than 3,25,000 team members worldwide
Revenue of $47.45 billion for year 2015
Its major competitor around the world is DHL Express.
Recommendations
Reduce air craft emissions intensity 30% from a 2005 baseline by 2020.(22% reduction from a 2005 baseline.
Obtain 30% of jet fuel from alternative fuels by 2030.
Increase FedEX express vehicle fuel efficiency 50% from a 2005 baseline by 2025.
(35% improvement from a 2005 baseline.
FedEx’s hybrid electric delivery truck demonstrated higher fuel economy by 12% to 17%
compared to conventional diesel trucks
Improve package delivery performance by investing in technology.
For example, on a 750 mile round trip, operating costs can be reduced by up to 30% depending on
the types of aircraft