Overview of the company

FedEx Corporation, originally known as FDX Corporation, is a logistics services company, based in the United States with headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. The name "FedEx" is a syllabic abbreviation of the name of the company's original air division, Federal Express, which was used from 1973 until 2000. For the operating companies that compete collectively under the FedEx name worldwide: FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical, FedEx Trade Networks, FedEx Supply Chain and FedEx Services.

Mission and Strategy

Mission
FedEx Corporation will produce superior financial returns for its shareowners by providing high value-added logistics, transportation and related business services through focused operating companies. Customer requirements will be met in the highest quality manner appropriate to each market segment served. FedEx will strive to develop mutually rewarding relationships with its employees, partners and suppliers. Safety will be the first consideration in all operations. Corporate activities will be conducted to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Strategy

The unique FedEx operating strategy works seamlessly - and simultaneously - on three levels.
Compete collectively by standing as one brand worldwide and speaking with one voice.
Operate independently by focusing on our independent networks to meet distinct customer needs.
Manage collaboratively by working together to sustain loyal relationships with our workforce, customers and investors.

Principal Officers
· Frederick W. Smith, Chairman, President and CEO.
· Robert B. Carter, Executive Vice President, FedEx Information Services and CIO.
· T. Michael Glenn, Executive Vice President, Market Development and Corporate Communications.
· Alan B. Graf Jr., Executive Vice President and CFO.
· Christine P. Richards, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.



Information for all FedEx Companies

Information for each FedEx Companies

FedEx Express
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. It Founded in 1971 as Federal Express Corporation. Workforce more than 142,000 employees worldwide.
Headquarters:
· Worldwide: Memphis, Tenn.
· Asia Pacific: Hong Kong, China
· Canada: Toronto, Ontario
· Europe/Middle East/Africa: Brussels, Belgium
· Latin America: Miami, Fla.


FedEx Trade Networks
FedEx Trade Networks helps simplify international shipping for customers of all sizes by providing flexible end-to-end services that include customs brokerage, global cargo distribution and trade facilitation solutions. Customers can utilize FedEx Trade Networks services as an entire package, or take advantage of individual services as needed. The Workforce more than 3,500 employees. It Founded in February 2000. It located in Memphis, Tenn.
1) FedEx Supply Chain

as an integrated logistics provider, FedEx Supply Chain executes solutions that leverage the FedEx transportation and information networks in commercial markets around the world. The company provides integrated FedEx services for customers with high-value products or complex supply chain requirements. FedEx Supply Chain offers specialty logistics services that include critical inventory logistics, transportation management and temperature-controlled transportation through a network of owned and managed resources – all tightly integrated via advanced IT systems. It Founded in 1989 as Roadway Logistics System; rebranded as FedEx Supply Chain in 2009. It located in Memphis, Tenn. Workforce: more than 1,300 team members.


2)FedEx Customer Information Services or FedEx TechConnect
FedEx TechConnect is a subsidiary of FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. Its mission is to align customer contact centers, worldwide revenue operations, claims, trace and package engineering within FedEx’s professional services company. It was established in 2006 and they have more than 4500 employee of workforce. It is located in Memphis, Tenn.

3)FedEx Services

FedEx Services coordinates sales, marketing, information technology, customer service, and worldwide supply chain services support for the global FedEx brand. This includes the data management and networking expertise behind the package tracking capabilities for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight, along with e-commerce services, customer contact services, and other functions of the corporation’s professional services company. Founded in 2000 and more than 12,500 employees are worked in FedEx Services.

FedEx Ground
FedEx Ground specializes in cost-effective, small-package shipping, offering dependable business-to-business delivery or convenient residential service through FedEx Home Delivery and FedEx Smart Post. It Founded in 1985 as RPS; rebranded as FedEx Ground in 2000. FedEx Ground located in Pittsburgh, Pa and Workforce more than 70,000 team members. The Ground Fleet more than 22,000 motorized vehicles.
Operating Facilities:
32 ground hubs and over 500 pickup/delivery stations.
25 FedEx Smart Post distribution centers.

1)FedEx Smart Post

In 2005, FedEx acquired FedEx Smart Post, a leading national small-parcel consolidator. FedEx Smart Post specializes in the delivery of low-weight, less time-sensitive business – to-consumer packages, using the U.S. Postal Service for final delivery to residences. FedEx Smart Post’s customers include e-tailors and catalog companies. Through its network of 25 distribution hubs FedEx Smart Post provides delivery Monday through Saturday to all residential addresses in the U.S., including P.O. Boxes and APO/FPO military destinations. Founded in 1998 as Parcel Direct, was rebranded FedEx Smart Post in 2004. Headquarters New Berlin, Wis. The Workforce more than 5,000 employees and they have 25 Distribution Centers.

2)FedEx Home Delivery

Adivision of FedEx Ground, specializing in residential delivery Tuesday through Saturday and offers delivery options to provide more flexibility for residential recipients. The logo includes a drawing of a dog carrying a package . FedEx Home Delivery only operates in the United States. To make up the difference, FedEx Ground in Canada performs the business deliveries and residential deliveries.

3) FedEx Freight

FedEx Freight was established in 2001. The Headquarters in Memphis, Tenn. The Workforce approximately 36,000 employees (including FedEx Custom Critical). The FedEx Custom Critical is North America's largest time specific critical shipment carrier providing the fastest, door-to-door same-day and next-day delivery of urgent freight, valuable items and hazardous goods. It was established in in 1947 as Roberts Cartage; became an expedited carrier, Roberts Express, in 1980; was rebranded FedEx Custom Critical in 2000.

FedEx Office
FedEx Office (formerly FedEx Kinko's) provides access points to printing and shipping expertise with reliable service when and where you need it. The Dallas-based company has a network of more than 1,900 digitally-connected locations. FedEx Office services include copying and digital printing, professional finishing, document creation, direct mail, signs and graphics, Internet access, computer rental, FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipping, and more. In addition, the company offers FedEx Offices Print Online, an online printing solution for business and personal printing, at home, at the office or on the go. Products, services and hours vary by location. Founded in 1970 in Santa Barbara, Calif.The workforce approximately 18,000 employees worldwide.