FedEx By Stephen White Services and Founder Offers quick delivery of parcels worldwide. various printing products and services via FedEx Office. Frederick W. Smith is the founder, CEO, president, and chairman. Fred Smith Source: Forbes History Federal Express Corporation was founded in 1971 by Fred Smith Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas and moved from Arkansas to Memphis, Tennessee two years later. Officially changes its name to FedEx in 1994 Original plane paint design Source: Wikipedia Logo Slogan and Employees Designed to have an arrow between the “E” and the “x”. Used since its 1994 rebranding Slogans “Relax, it’s FedEx.” (2004) “The World On Time” (2009-current) Employees 290,000 (2010) Economic Details Stock Market Revenue Trades as FDX $34.734 billion Net Income $1.184 billion Assets Total Value: $24.902 billion *All data from 2010 Other Information and Venues It has been 40 years since Federal Express Corporation was founded by Fred Smith. FedEx sponsors NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin, NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies, and owns NFL’s Washington Redskin’s football field. Rated #1 company in Tennessee Denny Hamlin’s racing car Source: Wikipedia Mission Statement FedEx Corporation will produce superior financial returns for its shareowners by providing high value-added logistics, transportation and related information services through focused operating companies. Customer requirements will be met in the highest quality manner appropriate to each market segment served. FedEx Corporation will strive to develop mutually rewarding relationships with its employees, partners and suppliers. Safety will be the first consideration in all operations. Corporate activities will be conducted to the highest ethical and professional standards. Website (FedEx.com) References Global Homepage. Web. 16 Nov. 2011. <http://fedex.com>. "FedEx." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 16 Nov. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedex>. Google. Web. 16 Nov. 2011. <http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1PRFB_enUS 458>.