FedEx held a virtual network with the theme of "the information age". FedEx executives Risper and Michael Foster, as well as Ralf Dreischmeier of Boston Consulting, jointly discussed the revolutionary impact of information technology on global business.
FedEx "information technology" network points:
Information revolution: In the past two years alone, the exchange of information has exceeded the sum of human history. The information superhighway has no boundaries and can connect any place, person and thing in a flash. From how to shop at the grocery store to how to package and track life-saving medical equipment packages globally, information technology continues to bring * subtle and * huge changes to our lives.
Economic growth: information technology is a catalyst for reform and economic growth in developed and emerging economies. It is estimated that the global sales of B2C e-commerce will reach $2.356 trillion in 2018. The share of the Asia-Pacific region in the global market will exceed that of North America in 2015, and will account for 37.4% of the global market share by 2018. In order to realize the global potential, and private enterprises will continue to invest in physical and virtual infrastructure.E-commerce potential: E-commerce has created new markets and opportunities for global consumers and enterprises. By the end of this century, e-commerce is expected to account for 50% of the retail industry. From online shopping to tracking the status of packages shipped to other countries, e-commerce has changed our shopping and business model.