The USPS may have skipped this rate filing, but there is still plenty of news to talk about. In addition to discussing the latest developments with the Postal Service, we’ll dedicate time to take any questions you may have about the USPS, mailing, and more. Registration is free and open to all. Presented by Leo Raymond, Mailers Hub
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Understanding USPS rate filings is much, much more than just knowing how much more postage will cost. Staying on top of USPS rate filings and understanding how the far-reaching impact of these changes affects many areas of your business is critical. More so now than ever, now that they’re rolling out every six months. Understanding and adapting are extremely time-sensitive.…
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Presented by Tom Glassman, Ricoh-USA; Deb Damore, Enru; Tom Foti, USPS (we will be announcing a new presenter shortly)
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It’s understandable that there should be a natural tension between a regulator and the regulated, and that’s always been the case between the Postal Regulatory Commission and the Postal Service. Even so, there would be periodic briefings and discussions, and the relationship was civil. However, under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, that relationship, at least from the Postal Service’s side, has…
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Despite regular claims of “steady” service, the Postal Service’s own data shows that the only steadiness of service is in its worsening. Though the agency has granular service performance data, by weeks and months if not days; by geographic area if not by ZIP Code and processing facility; and by specific products within the classes of mail, what it chooses…
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It’s a new year, with new opportunities and challenges ahead. This panel discussion, via webinar, with Mailers Hub experts will outline the issues we believe will be an important part of your 2024 business planning.Looking ahead, we’ll discuss potential roadblocks to overcome, opportunities that could benefit your business with the proper preparation, as well as ongoing industry issues that will…
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As regular readers know, the Postal Service’s ongoing measures to implement elements of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-Year Plan seldom are revealed directly to ratepayers or commercial mail producers. Rather, because of contractual obligations, information about facility changes and other matters having a potential impact on unionized employees is presented to the labor groups. In turn, that information is often…
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Everyone is familiar with “the dog ate my homework” as characterizing any proffered excuse that falls short of being an adequate explanation for the related circumstance. (Pity the poor kid whose dog really did eat his homework.) The latest example is in one of the Postal Service’s weekly news releases bragging about its “stable” service performance. In the December 11…
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That is correct! No more paper mail acceptance forms, the USPS is going 100% digital in February 2024. Paper forms 3600, and 3602 will not be accepted anymore. Acceptance must be digital; mail.dat, mail xml, postal wizard, or small business tool. Are you ready?Presented by Tom Glassman, Ricoh USA, and Kristen McKiernan, Accuzip
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The following article was provided by Deborah Damore, Director, Postal Affairs, Enru Logistics & Postal Optimization. Enru is a Mailers Hub Cornerstone Sponsor. There are multiple facets to the Postmaster General’s 10-Year Plan, each having an impact on costs, revenue, employees, and USPS customers. The part of the plan causing some angst this month is resulting from Network Transformation. The…
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