| FedEx, the delivery and delivery giant, said recently that it will readjust its specialist logistics and e-commerce solutions by March 1, 2018. The reorganization will place those services on FedEx's trading network, FedEx Trade Networks, Inc.) and will launch the new company, FedEx Forward Depots, a new company focused on 3D printing, service parts logistics and more.  Richard W. Smith, son of FedEx founder Fred Smith, leads the new Federal Express Trade Network (FTN), formerly FedEx's freight forwarder and customs clearance branch.
'To enhance the unique capabilities of our specialist companies, we are reorganizing a new organizational structure under FedEx Trade Networks under the leadership of FTN Chief Executive Officer Richard W. Smith,' FedEx CEO David J. Bronczek, President and CEO, commented, "Richard's many years of experience with the FedEx product portfolio is perfect for leading this new organization, making these solutions more seamlessly integrated into existing businesses than ever before." He added .
FedEx Forward Depots, a new company that will take over key inventory and service parts logistics, 3D printing, repair centers and FedEx packaging labs, Other organizational changes based on FTN decisions include the new Federal Express key divisions, FedEx cross-border, FedEx Supply Chain and FedEx Trade Network Transport and Brokers. Smith said: "This readjustment of the FedEx transaction network will allow us to provide our customers with all the capabilities of our unique and competitive tailor-made services in a more convenient and intuitive manner and I am delighted to be leading this talented FedEx Team members provide clients with the power of FedEx's global portfolio. '
It is unclear what the reorganization means for FedEx's 3D printing service, though the announcement says it will expand its adoption of the technology. In recent years, logistics and couriers such as UPS and DHL have become more interested in 3D printing technology Especially in the case of UPS, 3D printing has become particularly important as the company aims to provide a complete network for on-demand 3D printed components and products.
So far, FedEx has not made any significant announcements about the technology, but it has partnered with the University of Memphis to create specialized 3D printing replacement parts for its drone courier. Article Source: 3D Tiger |
