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What’s the business implication of Fedex Office stores versus UPS Store.
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(a) UPS Vs. FedEx
1. These are two leading delivery services companies and main competitors to each other, at least in the public eye.
2. While UPS is wildly known for its domestic ground package delivery, FedEx is mostly recognized for its worldwide air express freight.
3. Package Delivery Vs. Express Service- UPS also being a common carrier in air freight and FedEx having a similar package delivery unit called FedEx Ground, the reality is UPS' ground package business and FedEx's air express operation are, respectively, the bread and butter for each company.
4. The UPS Store Vs. FedEx Office- The UPS Store is often a relatively small retail setting, independently owned by franchisees. It primarily serves retail customers and small businesses for their small package delivery needs plus certain postal and shipping-related services. FedEx Offices usually occupy large spaces, really resembling big offices, and are corporate owned. FedEx Office can provide sophisticated equipment such as digital photo kiosks, laser printers or desktops with image scanner and Adobe design software
5. The E-Commerce Effect
UPS has seen increased demand for its business and even struggled to keep up its capacity during times of heavy shipping orders.FedEx's strength does not play into e-commerce development. To catch on with e-commerce's demand for shorter-distance delivery, FedEx may have to realign its business model more toward its FedEx Ground while keeping its express advantage.
6. Single Network Vs. Independent Operations
UPS to gain competitive strengths by maximizing network efficiency and asset utilization. FedEx's strategy is for its different business units, such as express, ground, freight and services, to operate independently.
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