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Which is more harmful to the FedEx brand: Kinkos (Office) or Ground?
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<blockquote data-quote="MrFedEx" data-source="post: 595407" data-attributes="member: 12508"><p>If FedEx loses, we'll see your Ground fleet for sale at the local car lot...just like DHL when the feces hit the fan over there. Even if FedEx was forced to abandon the IC model tomorrow, it has been a tremendously profitable venture, so I agree with you that it would never be considered a mistake. And if Fred has to cut you loose, he will...without batting an eye. OK with that?</p><p> </p><p>The IC model would be a big problem at Express because of the higher standards for service and employees. Sorry, but the $13 per hour parolees you've got working for most Ground contractors wouldn't cut it over at Express. In order to attract competent workers Fred would have to pay at least what he does now (not much) and also offer a benefit package, negating much of the IC "advantage" right off the bat. Even in a crappy economy like we have right now, few people are willing to bust their hump the way Express expects you to for Ground wages.</p><p> </p><p>One of these days, perhaps you should visit the Express operation at your local ramp, then go to a DGO station afterwards and observe what goes on. You might learn a great deal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrFedEx, post: 595407, member: 12508"] If FedEx loses, we'll see your Ground fleet for sale at the local car lot...just like DHL when the feces hit the fan over there. Even if FedEx was forced to abandon the IC model tomorrow, it has been a tremendously profitable venture, so I agree with you that it would never be considered a mistake. And if Fred has to cut you loose, he will...without batting an eye. OK with that? The IC model would be a big problem at Express because of the higher standards for service and employees. Sorry, but the $13 per hour parolees you've got working for most Ground contractors wouldn't cut it over at Express. In order to attract competent workers Fred would have to pay at least what he does now (not much) and also offer a benefit package, negating much of the IC "advantage" right off the bat. Even in a crappy economy like we have right now, few people are willing to bust their hump the way Express expects you to for Ground wages. One of these days, perhaps you should visit the Express operation at your local ramp, then go to a DGO station afterwards and observe what goes on. You might learn a great deal. [/QUOTE]
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