Tag: USA

UPS environmental achievements recognized by EPA

Posted by | Apr 6, 2006 | |

Citing UPS’s alternative fuel program and fuel conservation initiatives, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored the company with its distinguished Clean Air Excellence Award. The annual award recognizes organizations that improve air quality through innovative environmental programs. UPS was honored in the “Transportation Efficiency Innovations” category for expanding its alternative fuel fleet program and for other fuel conservation efforts. UPS has been adapting several new technologies for use in its large truck delivery fleet, including hybrid electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid hydraulic vehicles, while deploying route planning software and taking other steps in the air and on the ground to reduce emissions and save millions of gallons of fuel annually.

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DHL is struggling to deliver in the US

Posted by | Apr 5, 2006 | |

DHL is a wildly successful brand – on the surface, at least: it is the biggest express carrier in both Europe and Asia, with a 40% share in each market. In the US, however, it has a paltry 7% market share. The delivery market there is dominated by UPS and FedEx, which enjoy a combined 78% market share. To most marketers, the strength, scale and incumbent power of UPS and FedEx would make the US just about the least attractive target market imaginable. But two strategic factors peculiar to the global delivery business mean that DHL must succeed there.

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DHL Global Mail Adds Americas Region Responsibilities to Joe Phelan, USA President and Chief Operating Officer

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

DHL Global Mail announced today that current USA President and Chief Operating Officer, Joe Phelan, will add responsibilities for the entire Americas region. In addition, Mr. Phelan has been named as a board member of the DHL Global Mail International Board. He continues to report to Klaus Knappik, Chairman of the DHL Global Mail International Divisional Board.

“With a background in the airline and logistics industries, Joe brings more than 25 years of experience, visionary style and inspired leadership to DHL Global Mail,” said Klaus Knappik, Chairman, MAIL International Divisional Board. “Adding the responsibilities for the entire Americas region is a natural growth progression, particularly given Joe’s international experience.”

Joe Phelan was tapped in February 2005 to fill the role of USA President & Chief Operating Officer of DHL Global Mail.

Prior to that, Joe was Senior Vice President, Marketing & Commercial Affairs, providing strategic leadership during the three company integration of Deutsche Post Global Mail, SmartMail and QuikPak and was the driving force behind the brand launch of DHL Global Mail in October 2004.

Before joining DHL Global Mail in July 2004, he was Managing Director, Europe, American Airlines, and was based in the United Kingdom. Previously, Joe was Vice President, Cargo Operations, American Airlines.

Joe holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Dallas, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California State University.

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Williams Lea Ranks 21st Among Top 100 Global Outsourcing Companies

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

Williams Lea, the global leader of Corporate Information Solutions, was recently ranked among the top of the world’s leading outsourcing companies by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. The company placed 21st — largest among global Corporate Information outsourcing companies — on the IAOP’s inaugural Global Outsourcing 100 list, which will be featured in a special advertising section in the April 3rd issue of FORTUNE Magazine.

By transforming the way organizations communicate with their internal and external audiences through innovative solutions, Williams Lea enhances their clients’ customer experience, improves their profitability and reduces their risk. The Williams Lea portfolio of clients includes leading global organizations in the legal, financial, pharmaceutical and corporate sectors. The company recently entered into an equity relationship with Deutsche Post World Net, the world’s leading logistics group that combines traditional postal services with innovative solutions in the e-commerce sector.

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US Postmaster General forecasts growth enabled by tech advances

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

Speaking to more than 6,500 mailers and advertisers at the National Postal Forum, Postmaster General John E. Potter forecasted a transformed Postal Service that will see a growth in direct mail as well as advances in technology.

Outlining key Postal Service initiatives, Potter described new customer- focused programs that will help small- and mid-sized organizations grow. He also discussed advances in technology that will track Postal Service performance and reduce costs.

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