The Polar Express

spikes, work volume ahead of schedule and quickly catch up where there was a weather disruption, leading to record service. FedEx Express continues to modernize its global fleet of aircraft for enhanced reliability. Their new freighters, are 757, 767 and 777 aircraft, that are operationally more efficient and use less fuel with lower emissions (n.d., 2016). FedEx Express has added a new technology reporting system to their network called “RADAR”, which enhances delivery operations planning for…

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…

Global Expansion Strategy: American Express has a very long history of providing international services. American Express began its international expansion early in the 20th century to the financial institutions in some most prominent countries and cities around the world (Bus100jbristol, 2015). However, due to some unforeseeable world disasters, Amex reduced their products and services outside the country but still enjoyed a reputation in travel and financial markets overseas. In recent years,…

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”…

According to Laurie Sullivan in her article “Wells Fargo Bets on ‘Total Market Approach’ Threading Messages through Multiple Cultures” Wells Fargo uses a “total market approach” as their target market. (Sullivan, 2015) This means that Wells Fargo target market is everyone. This is evident when you go to their home page see services offered not only for individuals, but also for small businesses and for corporations (14). Instead of focusing on attracting one or two types of customers they…

Wells Fargo’s Ethical Scandal It was a bank heist greater than the Brink's job in 1950, however, the brigands used no ordinary firearms or getaway vehicles. As opposed to being quick on the draw, they had quick fingers on computer keyboard and mouse. Over the course of four years, The Wells Fargo Bank of San Francisco, had at least 5,000 employees opened more than a million fake bank and credit card account on behalf of innocent customers. This monumental scandal that broke the basic principle…

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…

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…

companies are ahead of rest of competition in this measure. Operating Efficiency (Opportunity and strength) In 2010-2014 periods, UPS has the most superior operating effectiveness. In some of the business segments FedEx is equally good (like express courier) but it falls behind UPS in the rest and overall companywide operating efficiency…

Internal Environment Vision and Mission 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…