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Overnight Success: Federal Express and Frederick Smith, Its Renegade Creator

Book • 1993
This book provides a detailed look at the life of Frederick Smith, the founder of Federal Express, and the challenges he faced in establishing the company.

It explores Smith's vision for overnight package delivery and the financial struggles he encountered, including accusations of bank fraud.

The book also highlights FedEx's eventual success and its impact on the logistics industry.

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