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FedEx Will K eep Delivering to the World on Time. Competitive Analysis Project. A quick overview of our companies. FedEx (FDX). UPS (UPS). Atlanta, GA 410,000 employees Scott Davis . Memphis, TN 280,000 employees Fred Smith. FedEx and UPS make 64% of their industry’s revenue.
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FedEx Will Keep Delivering to the World on Time Competitive Analysis Project
A quick overview of our companies FedEx (FDX) UPS (UPS) Atlanta, GA 410,000 employees Scott Davis • Memphis, TN • 280,000 employees • Fred Smith
Porter’s Five Forces • New Entrants: • Low Power • High Fixed Costs • Customers: • High Power • Low cost to switch companies • Suppliers: • Low Power • Easy to buy from various companies • Industry Rivals: • High Power • Equal competitive power • Substitutes: • Low Power • High switching costs • Commodity
FedEx understands that it’s success lies in its opportunities
“A successful shipping company is adaptable, technologically advanced, able to grow financially, market itself well, and reach out to a global customer base”
Adaptable Technological Financial Growth Marketable Globalized
Current events affect shipping industry Rising Oil Prices BP Oil Spill Lowers Stock Prices 2009 Recession: FedEx suffered more
UPS is more dependent on debt than FDX UPS consistently has a higher EM then FDX
FedEx aims to achieve full customer satisfaction UPS - In-store copy machines FedEx - Purchased Kinkos FedEx Office - Print Online & Have it Shipped
Adaptable Technological Financial Growth Marketable Globalized
FedEx leads technologically FedEx UPS Large-business oriented “It just works” Quantum View Tracking system Very basic web presence • Innovative solutions to real world problems • SenseAware technology: Medical package tracking • More intuitive web experience
Adaptable Technological Financial growth Marketable Globalized
Doing business with the environment in mind • Similar objectives • Technology • Fuel efficiency • Differing objectives • Carbon neutral option (UPS) • Energy (FedEx)
Adaptable Technological Financial Growth Marketable Globalized
UPS competes with FedEx to differentiate their similar products
UPS’ We Heart Logistics commercials reach people everywhere UPS • “That’s Logistics” ad music • Global interaction • Use of NCAA famous coaches FedEx • Use relatable people in commercials to show how their products meet customers’ needs
FedEx uses Market Segmentation to differentiate itself from competitors • Goal: Operate independently yet compete collectively. • Better serve customer needs • Each segment can better concentrate on its own market
FedEx provides relatively greater value Rates based on a 5 lb package shipped from MA to CA
Adaptable Technological Financial Growth Marketable Globalized
Competition arises as companies try to globalize FedEx UPS 20% of revenue from international shipments Dominant carrier in Europe 311 jets, 22 on order • 23% of revenue from international shipments • Dominant carrier in Asia • 664 jets, 62 on order
FedEx Will Keep Delivering the World on Time FedEx • Increasing internationally • Using innovation to grow UPS • Holds greater market share