Fedex Expands Global Shipping Capabilities Via the Internet From 58 Countries.MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. , Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 14, 1998-- -- The First Web-Based Shipping Application Now Processes Shipments Even Faster-- Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) has enhanced FedEx interNetShip(R), the world's first Internet-based shipping application, to enable its customers in many countries to arrange shipments more quickly and conveniently through fast, customized features at its Web site, www.fedex.com. The global site also offers the online shipping capability to customers in select countries who prefer to transact An earlier e-commerce system for the Web from Open Market that included order capture and secure order fulfillment using credit cards, ecash and other payment systems. It included customer service and subscription administration capabilities as well as an integrated database for reporting business in Japanese Japanese (jăp'ənēz`), language of uncertain origin that is spoken by more than 125 million people, most of whom live in Japan. There are also many speakers of Japanese in the Ryukyu Islands, Korea, Taiwan, parts of the United States, and , Spanish Spanish, river, c.150 mi (240 km) long, issuing from Spanish Lake, S Ont., Canada, NW of Sudbury, and flowing generally S through Biskotasi and Agnew lakes to Lake Huron opposite Manitoulin island. There are several hydroelectric stations on the river. or French. "FedEx has thrown open the gates to electronic commerce throughout the world," said Dennis Dennis is a male first name derived from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius meaning "servant of Dionysus", the Thracian god of wine, which is ultimately derived from the Greek Dios (Διος, "of Zeus") combined with Nysos or Nysa (Νυσα), where the H. Jones, executive vice president and CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. of FDX See full-duplex. fdx - full-duplex Corp. "Through FedEx interNetShip(R), businesses of any size in 58 countries can sell and source globally on the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . Since FedEx first entered electronic commerce 15 years ago, every technological innovation we've we've Contraction of we have. we've have introduced has been with customer convenience and value in mind. This version of FedEx interNetShip continues that industry-leading legacy. "Global supply chain connectivity can easily be facilitated by combining this upgraded version of FedEx interNetship along with the FedEx Web API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. tool set," added Jones. With documents for more than four million shipments prepared and over 150,000 registered users since the introduction of FedEx interNetShip in 1996, FedEx has taken a major step forward in online shipping applications by incorporating new features that deliver quick, convenient access to commonly used tools. Customers can now rely on the FedEx interNetShip User ID Profile to automatically recall and enter their ID and FedEx account number, so they no longer need to commit them to memory or to take the time to look them up for each use. In addition, customers can now save time through the FedEx interNetShip customized shipping feature, enabling shippers to set default controls for automatic access to frequently used information. Additional enhancements include: -- Address book: shippers can store up to 75 frequently used addresses for quicker printing of shipping labels and air waybills with the online address book -- FedEx Ship Alert: allows customers to pre-alert up to three separate e-mail addresses See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address so that recipients or others can monitor the status of delivery in real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. -- Online courier A monospaced typeface originating from the typewriter that is commonly used for letters. It is still considered by many to be the "appropriate" typeface for business correspondence. dispatch A dispatch or dispatches can refer to:
up a shipment while they are online instead of calling to schedule a pickup Pickup A gain in yield made by selling one bond and buying another. Also referred to as "yield pickup." Notes: When the present yield is relatively low compared to the longer-term yields, pickups will be done by investors trying to increase the yield and duration of their -- Shipping history: shippers can go back as far as 45 days to obtain archived information on a package -- System requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. : the solution supports Microsoft (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, www.microsoft.com) The most successful and influential software company. Microsoft's software and Intel's hardware pioneered the PC and revolutionized the computer industry. Internet Explorer 3.0 and above, as well as Netscape (1) (Netscape Communications Corporation, Mountain View, CA, www.netscape.com) Part of America Online (AOL), Netscape specializes in Web software, including the Netscape Web browser. 2.0 and above; no additional software is needed About FedEx Federal Express, a subsidiary of FDX Corp., connects areas that generate 90% of the world's gross domestic product in 24-48 hours with door-to-door, customs-cleared service and a money-back guarantee. The company's unmatched air route authorities and infrastructure make it the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast, reliable and time-definite transportation of more than 3 million items to 211 countries each working day. FedEx employs more than 142,000 employees and has more than 44,700 drop-off locations, 615 aircraft and 40,900 vehicles in its integrated global network. The company maintains electronic connections with more than a million customers via FedEx Powership(R), FedEx Ship(R) and FedEx interNetShip(R). Federal Express reported revenues of $13.3 billion for its fiscal year ended May 31, 1998. FDX Corp., a $16 billion holding company, provides comprehensive transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions on a worldwide scale. FDX Corp.'s primary operating subsidiaries An operating subsidiary is a business term frequently used within the United States railroad industry. In the case of a railroad, it refers to a company that is a subsidiary but operates with its own identity and rolling stock. are Federal Express Corp., the world's largest express transportation company: RPS rps abbr. revolutions per second Inc., a business-to-business  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. ground package carrier; Roberts Express Inc., a critical-shipment carrier; Viking Viking Either of two unmanned U.S. spacecraft launched by NASA in 1975. After nearly yearlong journeys, Vikings 1 and 2 entered orbits around Mars and released landers that touched down on the planet and relayed measurements of properties of its atmosphere and soil, as well Freight Inc., a less-than-truckload carrier operating principally in the western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century ; Caliber Logistics Inc., a contract logistics provider; and Caliber Technology Inc., a supplier of information services See Information Systems. . NOTE TO EDITORS: Federal Express press releases are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.fedex.com. -0- FedEx Technology at a Glance Between scanned and tracking queries, FedEx processes a remarkable 63 million electronic transmissions per day. COSMOS(R): The information network that tracks the movement of every shipment in the FedEx system. In a typical month, customers tapped into COSMOS via the Internet more than 2 million times for an update on shipment status. COSMOS = Customer Oriented o·ri·ent n. 1. Orient The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia. 2. a. The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality. b. A pearl having exceptional luster. 3. Service and Management Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. SuperTracker: This handheld scanner A scanner that is moved across the image to be scanned by hand. Handheld scanners are small and less expensive than their desktop counterparts, but rely on the dexterity of the user to move the unit across the paper. Trays are available that keep the scanner moving in a straight line. captures information on each FedEx package with a quick scan of the package's unique bar code. Each package receives up to 10 scans from pickup to delivery pinpointing the real-time status of the package en route. New technology will address the problem of incorrectly addressed packages by letting couriers verify (1) To prove the correctness of data. (2) In data entry operations, to compare the keystrokes of a second operator with the data entered by the first operator to ensure that the data were typed in accurately. See validate. addresses at the time of pickup. DADS: Upon returning to their vans, couriers insert the SuperTracker into a DADS unit, and within seconds, that package information is in COSMOS and instantly available to FedEx and customers alike. The wireless DADS terminals - which make up one of the largest private radio networks in the country - also alert couriers to their next pickup. DADS = Digitally Assisted Dispatch System ASTRA ASTRA Ancient Instruments Sound/Timbre Reconstruction Application ASTRA Australian Strategic Air Traffic Management Group ASTRA Arab Supply and Trading Corporation ASTRA Automatic System for Transport Analysis ASTRA Automatic Satellite Tracking Research Antenna : The official name for the unique bar code on every FedEx shipment, generated when customers use FedEx electronic shipping systems or when packages enter the FedEx system. Encoded on the label are things like destination, service requested, commitment time. In a FedEx hub, the ASTRA label aids in correct sorting and routing. ASTRA = Automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. Sorting Tracking Routing Aid FedEx PowerShip(R): Electronic shipping system customers use in a centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. office location to save time, increase accuracy and better manage their shipping. Systems let customers conveniently process shipments without a multi-ply airbill, track shipment status, keep a shipping log, store recipient addresses and more. If customers prefer to ship from their desktop, they can do these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. on their PC with free FedEx Ship(R) software or process shipments on the Internet with FedEx interNetShip(R). FedEx Expressclear SM: Exclusive FedEx electronic customs-clearance technology initiates regulatory clearance while shipments are en route. By transmitting transmitting, v to send and receive information, signals, and so on; allows a therapist to perceive a client's physical, emotional, and spiritual states. documentation to regulatory officials in advance, FedEx expedites the clearance process and mitigates issues that could cause delays. FedEx has implemented advanced electronic links with regulatory authorities Noun 1. regulatory authority - a governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest regulatory agency administrative body, administrative unit - a unit with administrative responsibilities throughout the world. -0-
WWW.FEDEX.COM CHRONOLOGY
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11/94 Launched the site with two interactive features:
WorldwideTracking and Delivery Options for services in the
U.S.
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3/95 Added Email tracking capability
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4/95 Added capability to download FedEx Ship for Windows and
FedEx Tracking for DOS and Windows
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7/95 FedEx Ship for Macintosh available for download
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2/96 Canadian site added. Includes French and English language
content.
Also, loaded Drop-Off Locator for Canadian customers
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4/96 Began beta test for interNetShip, a web-based shipping
option
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4/96 Launched Logistics Learning Lab site, an interactive
logistics information resource
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6/96 Added comprehensive Government shipping pages to support
the FedEx Government contract
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7/96 Official launch of interNetShip, the first online shipping
option which includes the capability to generate a unique
bar-coded shipping label and to dispatch a courier to pick
up the shipment
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7/96 Connections page added to support business partners using
FedEx in their electronic commerce applications
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8/96 Launched Drop-Off Locator for U.S. locations (text only)
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8/96 Added Invoice Adjustment request function
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9/96 FedEx Ship Alert added to interNetShip. Provides automatic
notification of shipment to the sender, recipient and
other parties via email
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9/96 Advertisement rotation was added to fedex.com to support
the promotion of multiple services
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10/96 Added OnLine Account Registration
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10/96 Added FY96 Annual Report information
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11/96 French language content added
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12/96 Career Opportunities link established
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1/97 FedEx Ship 2.1 available for download
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2/97 Complete Asia Web site including Japanese language content
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3/97 interNetShip 2.0 offers international shipping from U.S.
and Canada
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4/97 German language content available at the Europe/Middle
East/Africa site
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5/97 Drop off locator features mapping for drop off locations
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5/97 Content added describing VirtualOrder services
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6/97 Launch of Rate Finder to site
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7/97 Italian and Dutch language sites added
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9/97 interNetShip 3.0 -provides an address book to store
frequently shipped to locations; extended the scope of
international shipping (38 countries now able to use the
function to ship to approximately 160 countries worldwide)
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2/98 Launch of Redesigned Web site; site assumes "global look
and feel"
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3/98 Launch of U.S. Region Locator
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3/98 CART sitelet added
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5/98 InterNetShip 3.1 features added: Courtesy Rate Quote
(including rates for discounted customers); Credit Card
billing; Ship History Log (logs last 45 days shipment
history)
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6/98 Request for copy of Signature POD (will be faxed or sent
via Overnight Letter)
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6/98 Signature Proof of Delivery
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10/98 Added International Document Assist to help shippers
prepare international shipments
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10/29 E-Business Tools allow companies to download the software
code to connect their Web site to our shipping and
tracking application
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12/98 Launched interNetShip 4.0 with multilingual shipping in
Japanese, French and Spanish; also launch of Latin America
country pages (58 countries can ship to 185)
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