Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Fedex Ground shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Fedex Ground offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Fedex Ground at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Fedex Ground? Wrong! If the Fedex Ground is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Fedex Ground then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Fedex Ground? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Fedex Ground and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Fedex Ground wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Fedex Ground then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Fedex Ground site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Fedex Ground, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Fedex Ground, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox Company| company_name = FedEx Ground| company_type = Subsidiary| parent = FedEx| company_logo = | foundation = 1985 as RPS; rebranded as FedEx Ground in
2000| key_people = David F. Rebholz, President and CEO| industry = [Transportation| revenue = [United States dollar 6.0 billion (FY2007)| num_employees = More than 65,000 employees and independent contractors (July 2007)| homepage = http://www.fedex.com/-->
FedEx Ground is a shipping company headquartered in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, a suburb of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Originally a small regional package shipping company called Roadway Package System (RPS), it was created to be a discount competitor to
United Parcel Service. After taking the road for the first time on March 11, 1985, the company grew in size and popularity throughout the Mid-Atlantic states, so much so that it became the largest subsidiary of its parent company,
Akron, Ohio-based
Roadway Services. By 1996, RPS had achieved 100% coverage of the United States and all of North America. In addition, RPS became part of a new holding company called Caliber System, Inc.
In 1997, Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, contacted Dan Sullivan, founder of RPS about merging the two companies. In 2000, Caliber System, Inc., which has since sold most of its assets to various corporations, allowed
FedEx to purchase its discount package distribution system, which was subsequently renamed FedEx Ground.
FedEx Ground now provides 1-5 day delivery of small packages to all 50 states, plus Canada and Puerto Rico. The subsidiary also offers a specialty service known as FedEx Home Delivery. The only service of its kind dedicated to residential customers, FedEx Home Delivery serves virtually 100 percent of the U.S. population.
FedEx purchased the parcel consolidator Parcel Direct in September 2004 from Quad Graphics. This FedEx Ground subsidiary was re-branded as FedEx SmartPost in October 2004. FedEx SmartPost offers businesses an efficient, value-oriented, and timely way to ship high volumes of low-weight packages to residential customers by using the FedEx network and the
United States Postal Service.
External links
- FedEx Ground official website
- FedEx Ground contractor website
- The Ground War At FedEx - BusinessWeek Article on FedEx Ground
- FedEx Ground vs. UPS: Two Worldviews
{{Infobox Company| company_name = FedEx Ground| company_type = Subsidiary| parent =
FedEx| company_logo = | foundation = 1985 as RPS; rebranded as FedEx Ground in
2000| key_people = David F. Rebholz, President and CEO| industry = [Transportation| revenue = [United States dollar 6.0 billion (FY2007)| num_employees = More than 65,000 employees and independent contractors (July 2007)| homepage = http://www.fedex.com/-->
FedEx Ground is a shipping company headquartered in
Moon Township, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Originally a small regional package shipping company called Roadway Package System (RPS), it was created to be a discount competitor to United Parcel Service. After taking the road for the first time on March 11, 1985, the company grew in size and popularity throughout the Mid-Atlantic states, so much so that it became the largest subsidiary of its parent company, Akron, Ohio-based Roadway Services. By 1996, RPS had achieved 100% coverage of the United States and all of North America. In addition, RPS became part of a new holding company called Caliber System, Inc.
In 1997, Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, contacted Dan Sullivan, founder of RPS about merging the two companies. In 2000, Caliber System, Inc., which has since sold most of its assets to various corporations, allowed FedEx to purchase its discount package distribution system, which was subsequently renamed FedEx Ground.
FedEx Ground now provides 1-5 day delivery of small packages to all 50 states, plus Canada and Puerto Rico. The subsidiary also offers a specialty service known as FedEx Home Delivery. The only service of its kind dedicated to residential customers, FedEx Home Delivery serves virtually 100 percent of the U.S. population.
FedEx purchased the parcel consolidator Parcel Direct in September 2004 from Quad Graphics. This FedEx Ground subsidiary was re-branded as FedEx SmartPost in October 2004. FedEx SmartPost offers businesses an efficient, value-oriented, and timely way to ship high volumes of low-weight packages to residential customers by using the FedEx network and the
United States Postal Service.
External links
- FedEx Ground official website
- FedEx Ground contractor website
- The Ground War At FedEx - BusinessWeek Article on FedEx Ground
- FedEx Ground vs. UPS: Two Worldviews
