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Small Business Doing Business with FedEx

Tina Braxton Sr. Supply Chain Specialist

June 14, 2006

FedEx Values Small Business Partners

In 1992 FedEx created the DSD program with the intent to increase

spending with diverse suppliers.

Corporate Responsibility and OutreachOver $1.9B spent with Small Businesses in 2005 Diverse suppliers are critical to FedEx’s industry-leading earningsFedEx sourcing controls ensure open business opportunities for

all

An ongoing effort – we’re never satisfied!

FedEx Values Small Business Partners Three of our Ad Campaigns tell the story about the success of FedEx and can be applied to help you succeed in your business.

1. Absolutely, Positively 2. Don’t Panic 3. Keep The “Purple” Promise

Absolutely, Positively

Do Your Homework – Create a Business Plan • Market Your Company • Focus on Financial Returns • Understand Technology Strategies • Streamline Your Operations for 100% Efficiency

Don’t Panic

Ensure Your Operation is Competitive • Understand Emerging and Global Markets • Be Familiar with Government Opportunities/Market Needs through Local, State and Federal Organization • Know Current Market Trends Within Your Industry • Always Have a Contingency Plan

Keep The Promise

Whatever Your Promised in Your Proposal, follow through and deliver the products/services.

• Upon Award of a Sourcing Event, Establish a Start Up Team with Strong Leaders and Team Players • Establish an Implementation Plan with the Customer that clear identifies Roles, Responsibilities, and Contingent Activities • Formalize Success Measurements

Doing Business with FedEx

Do your homework & offer us quality products we need • Everything FedEx uses is bought from someone • Be persistent & build relationshipsBe technologically-focused • FedEx uses E-procurement tools to buy & EDI to make payments • Register with as many SB organizations & databases as possible

Doing Business with FedEx Few ways to get started:

Method 1:

Call (901) 263-7800 for more information

Method 2:

Go to: http://suppliers.fedex.com

Method 3:

Go to: www.fedex.com

, About FedEx, Contact Us, Suppliers, What We Buy

FedEx Values Small Business Partners

Thank You!