If you’re facing a decision – especially a big one – you want to have all the facts so you can make the best choice. It’s also true for organizations, including the U.S. Postal Service. But in one area, as our recent audit found, postal executives may not be getting all the facts they need. In some cases, they’re not getting facts at all.
The Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMb) allows the U.S. Postal Service to track mail in real time from acceptance to delivery without the need for seeding and sampling of pieces.
The IMb is an information-rich barcode applied to mail pieces for automation discounts, free address corrections, and other services known as full-service mail, which serves as the cornerstone of the Postal Service’s official measurement system.
All things considered, the U.S. Postal Service performed well in processing and delivering election and political mail during the 2018 midterm elections. But there are areas that could be improved for the general election in 2020.
For many rural residents, mail is a lifeline, providing connections with government, commerce, and each other. The local post office offers a community a sense of identity as well as a retail hub that serves a central role, even as rural populations continue to decline. It’s not just an American...
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If you’re facing a decision – especially a big one – you want to have all the facts so you can make the best choice. It’s also true for organizations, including the U.S. Postal Service. But in one area, as our...
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Retirement liabilities continue to play a starring role in the short- and long-term financial health of the U.S. Postal Service.
The Postal Service provides pension and health insurance benefits to its retirees through the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees...
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The Postal Service considers mail to be delayed when it is not processed in time to meet the established delivery date. Delayed mail can adversely affect Postal Service customers and harm the organization’s brand.
The Postal Service uses contracted HCR supplier operated routes to transport mail and equipment between plants, post offices, or other designated points that receive or dispatch mail. In June 2016, the Postal Service implemented a GPS technology solution to manage their trailer fleet. The...
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