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FedEx sees drones as tool for streamlining courier routes

Roxo, advanced automation at hubs help shave costs, capture new business

By , Daily Memphian Published: November 10, 2019 4:05 AM CT

FedEx Express regional president Richard W. Smith talked about Wing drones, Roxo the SameDay Bot and automation plans for the Memphis hub during an interview with The Daily Memphian.

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Wayne Risher

Wayne 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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