According to the Washington Post, FedEx has decided not to renew an important domestic contract that may affect express delivery of Santa’s presents.
Questions:
- What issue does this decision highlight?
- What percentage of FedEx’s revenue did Amazon’s business provide?
- What type of reliance does Amazon have with FedEx?
- What type of history does Amazon have with contracts?
Source:
Greene, J. (2019). FedEx declines to renew Amazon’s U.S. air-delivery contract. The Washington Post, June 7 (Retrievable online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/06/07/fedex-declines-renew-us-express-contract-with-amazon-move-that-could-affect-retailer-during-holiday-shipping-season/?utm_term=.ff83158287e7)