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Air Cargo Leaders Anybody today that ships packages to relatives during the holidays has used at least one of the three major air cargo industry leaders to mail their packages. UPS, FedEx, and DHL are the industry leaders in shipping cargo around the world. But, has anyone ever wondered how they accomplish this feat? How do the packages travel from the post office, UPS Store, or the front door to their destination? UPS United Parcel Service, better known as UPS, was founded in 1907 by James E. Casey in Seattle Washington. The company was originally named the American Messenger Company and it offered currier services to anyone who needed packages, letters, messages, or lunch delivered in the Seattle area. The company prospered and grew because of Mr. Casey’s strict rules of customer service, low rates, and around the clock services. In 1918, it was renamed to United Parcel Service (UPS) and was one of the first companies to offer common carrier service to retail stores at that time. Common carrier service included automatic delivery pickups,…

Leadership Profile: Mr. John Michael “Mike” McConnell by Barry J. DeLisle NIU Class 2017 Unclassified - submitted to the faculty of the National Intelligence University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for MSI 608 January 10, 2016 The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, the US Navy Reserve, or the U.S. Government Leadership Profile: Mr. John Michael “Mike”…

Why you Should Become a Seagoing Cowboy Today Has the thought of traveling on the crashing waves of the sea to help other countries in need, ever crossed your mind? I have already volunteered my time to help countries that were in ruins and I recommend that you do too. Still not convinced that you should join the seagoing cowboys? Consider this: You will have your breath taken away from all of the magnificent sights there is to see, there are plenty of games that are played to pass the time…

network and in other regions they partner with independent transportation, warehouse, collection, and distribution service providers. For comparative analysis of market shares, see: Exhibits 11, 12, 13, and 14. Service Quality (Reliability/ Visibility/ Speed) (Neither) UPS compete with equally accomplished companies like DHL and FedEx in maintaining reliability, visibility, and speed of their services, which is one of the most important success factors in this industry. These three…

Before 1980, United Parcel Service (UPS) was the leading express delivery service company. The use of air services for delivery was unexplored. A visionary leader – Fred Smith – paved a new way for FedEx, with a commitment to quality, customer and innovation, to compete with UPS, and now it holds a sizable chunk in the overnight delivery market. FedEx Corporation’s mission statement focuses on the following: • Quality - providing high value-added services (transportation, logistics and business)…

American courier delivery services company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and was founded in 1973. The name "FedEx" is an abbreviation for Federal Express, which was used from 1973 until 2000. In 2000 the name was then changed to FedEx Express. The company is known for its overnight shipping service, and they also started the tracking system. They were the first company that was able to track a package and provide delivery updates. This system is now being used by all other courier…

Executive Summary FedEx Corporation, a global courier company with a wide portfolio of transportation, business and logistics services, was started as FedEx Express – to deliver packages quickly using the air transport system. Over the years, FedEx, with a vision to provide world-class, quality, reliable and safe services and innovative solutions to its customers, has developed a strong infrastructure and has emerged into shipping regions worldwide. Since its inception, they have stuck to the…

It is every little girl’s dream and every cowboy’s most reliable companion. The past 500 years they have served as weapons, transportation, recreation, and also as pets. Horses were first brought to America in the early 1500s by Hernando Cortez. Before that, no Native had ever laid eyes on this four legged creature. From being used to fight off natives, to being ridden at a carnival by little kids, the horse has definitely evolved to suit the needs of the changing America. The person who had…

The delivery of mail is an aspect of America and has a ammendable role in it's history and present day. Through the ages the travel of mail has greatly changed, from the great Pony Express to today's mailman travels. The first form of long distance mail delivery in America was created in April, 1860. There were almost 200 rest points for the riders. Said riders would ride a horse around every 10 through 15 miles, before exchanging it for a new one. Each stop had handlers who cared for the…

FedEx is one of the largest global shipping and solutions corporations in the World. FedEx has more than 300,000 employees providing services to consumers along with businesses globally. FedEx has different operating systems, which include FedEx Freight, FedEx Express and FedEx Ground. All serve purposes on how they are able to deliver products to its consumers. The headquarters of FedEx is located in Memphis, Tennessee. They are only a couple of miles away from the Memphis International…