The role of the Corporate Communication function in the organization A case of “best practice” FedEx Alessandro Colangelo * INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………….p. 2 * RESEARCH QUESTION...........................................................................................................p. 3 * METHODOLOGY…………………………………..................................................................p. 3 * ANALYSIS……………………………………………………………………………………...p. 4 1. The close alignment
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Financial Analysis for FedEx Corporation EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The modern air/ground express industry was pioneered with the founding of Federal Express in 1971; the corporation was created in 1998 as FDX Corporation and became FedEx Corporation in January 2000 (FedEx‚ 2013). FedEx provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation‚ e-commerce and business services‚ offering integrated business applications through operating companies competing
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CUSTOMER PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS: CHALLENGES AND NEW DIRECTIONS Summary This article presents the concept of modifying cost accounting system in order to provide measurements from a customer profitability viewpoint. Most management accounting systems focus on products‚ departments or geographical areas‚ which have little to do with customers. A questionnaire was sent to marketing managers and marketing controllers and interviews with respondents. Much of this article draws on qualitative responses
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Profitability Ratios Profitability ratios measure two aspects of a corporation’s profits: (1) those elements of operations that contribute to profit and (2) the relationship of profit to total investment and investment by stockholders. The first group of profitability ratios [gross profit (or gross margin) percentage‚ operating margin percentage‚ and net profit margin percentage] expresses income statement elements as percentages of net sales. The second group of profitability ratios (return on
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products/services does the company offer? ……………………………………..PAGE 1 What price do customers pay for products and services? ……………………………...PAGE 2-3 Who are the consumers segments being served? ………………………………………PAGE 3 How are these products or/and services delivered to the customers? ………………….PAGE 4 Kinds of advertising/promotional activities. …………………………………………...PAGE 5 * Positioning of a product ………………………………………………………………..PAGE 5-7 * Review evaluation. ……………………………………………………………………..PAGE 7-8 *
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The Impact of ABC and EVA on Business Profitability and Performance. Value-added activity-based costing (ABC) and economic value added (EVA) measures have much impact on business profitability and performance. With the implementation of the ABC methodology‚ companies are able to pinpoint the products that are most profitable‚ determine what contributes to financial performance‚ forecast costs‚ profits‚ and amount of resources needed‚ identify the root of poor financial performance and
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www.virtualinspire.com ACC501 Current 11 Solved Finalterm Papers and Important MCQS Solved… By EXAMINATION Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one The accounting definition of income is: ►Income = Current Assets -Current Liabilities ►Income = Fixed Assets - Current Assets ►Income = Revenues - Current Liabilities ►Income = Revenues - Expenses pg 17 Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one What would be the capital spending for an organization who has purchased fixed assets
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PROFITABILITY RATIOS One of the most important measures of a company’s success is its profitability. However‚ individual figures shown in the income statement/profit and loss account for gross profit and net profit mean very little by themselves. When these profit figures are expressed as a percentage of sales‚ they are more useful. This percentage can then be compared with those of previous years‚ or with the percentages of other similar companies. Changes in the gross profit percentage ratio
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Fed Ex Case Issue: Federal Express is a strong recognizable brand with growth potential‚ but the company faces a multitude of challenges with rising fuel prices‚ increased value of living‚ as well as a decline in the economy. FedEx also encounters issues with competition and even negative publicity due to various lawsuits involving violations against EEOC laws and regulations. SWOT Analysis: Strengths: • Best leader in express shipping o 99% of deliveries are on time
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About UPS In today globalise fast paced economy; many companies do not have the internal resources necessary to hire the top talents needed to succeed in the marketplace. With the constant pressure to reduce costs and focus on core competencies‚ many companies are replying on outsource providers. Identifying‚ attracting and retaining top talents require a Partner with the resources and vision to proactively match the expertise available in the marketplace with the needs of your business. It takes
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