The Story of FedEx
By: MICHAEL UBIS, Ethan Smith
chapter one: Getting of The Ground
This chapter is about how FedEx started. It is also about their premiere overnight service. It also explains about how FedEx got its name.
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"The Federal Reserve, America's central banking system was formed in 1913 and headquartered in Washington, D.C
Flying high
How they fought the government to get bigger planes. It is also about they expanded their network and shipping. Finally perfecting their over night service.
Going Global
How they started shipping around the world efficiently. They also started shipping to Japan. They also started a new service called package pick up which is where they pick up your package.
New Name, New Markets
how they got a new and better website. Also how they designed their new logo, also they built a new hub in the Philippines.
Still Soaring
in this chapter there was a movie made about FedEx. They also become partners with The United States Postal Service. They invented a new services called FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight
Fun Fact
in 2000 FedEx helped Amazon deliver 250,000 copies of JK Rowling's "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire."
Glossary
- Headquartered- a place that is a headquarter for a company
- Amazon- an online shopping company
- Freight-goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft
Index
- movie about FedEx- Still Soaring
- New hub in Philippines- New Name, New Markets
- started shipping to Japan- Going Global