Former FedEx insider says separate operations don’t make sense
But an industry analyst argues ‘you can’t combine’ Express and Ground units
FedEx top management has held firm to a commitment to "operate independently, compete collectively," which has historically separated Memphis-based FedEx Express and Pittsburgh-area based FedEx Ground. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian file)
Analysts and a shipping industry consultant dissect FedEx Corp.'s longtime mantra of "operate independently, compete collectively" in view of flagship FedEx Express unit's recent difficulties.
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e-commerce FedEx FedEx Express FedEx Ground Satish Jindel shipping industryWayne Risher
Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.
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