Own the pipes

FedEx had just acquired Kinko's with the stated purpose of fueling its retail outlet expansion and driving growth of its transportation services.
- Autumn 2006 ish of strategy + business

Basically, FedEx didn't have enough pipes to access its customers, and wanted to maximize usage of its existing pipes (i.e., the truck fleet).

So it's all about, as I've chanted since Winter 2004, owning the pipes. Buy 'em if you don't got 'em, and stuff 'em full o' shit once you do.

Damn I hate being right!