Ah, the Mail Moment! You come home from work, feed the cats, feed the dog (at least that how it works in my house), and get the day’s mail out of the mailbox. Flipping through it, you see a po... View More
As recently as 20 years ago, mailing systems were standalone devices that only plugged into a power outlet. When the meter needed to be filled, it was taken to the Post Office, where they added... View More
On October 11, 2016, the USPS is resolved to implement the Full-Service assessments it has been talking about for the last few years. When implemented, the assessments will be based on a mailer’s... View More
“If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will be able to become the person you want on the outside. People will want to follow you. And when that happens, you’ll be... View More
In every print and mail operation I’ve ever visited, I have discovered opportunities to improve productivity or lower costs. I always look first for improvements that do not require investing... View More
WASHINGTON – Excluding a change in accounting estimate recorded during the quarter, the U.S. Postal Service reported operating revenue of $16.6 billion for the third quarter of fiscal yea... View More
The term Big Data is being used more often in our day-to-day business discussions. In many cases, the data we are now collecting is forcing us to look at our business differently. Departments wi... View More
We’re still months away from any notification of a 2017 price increase, but the USPS has already announced its plans for mailers to save money next year. With postal prices already a big cost... View More
We are all looking for ways to make our mail operations more efficient and provide greater value for our clients. Here are four common ways mail service providers are wasting time, money, and other va
Envelopes play a huge part in delivering our important messages. Think about the Academy Awards: “The envelope, please.” When you received that all important college letter of acceptance.... View More
Choosing a software solution is like any other major purchase for your business. While software is not tangible in the form of a folder, a stitcher, an inserter, or a binder, it is just as criti... View More
Over the past few decades, I have watched (and, in some cases, created) an ADF (Automated Document Factory) implementation. In many cases, I have also seen the implementation of an RDF (Reporting Docu
Informed Delivery is a USPS service that proposes to provide consumers with an email displaying the letter-size mail they will receive each day in their physical mailboxes. The digital notice will inc
On July 6, 1976, the USPS offered the first workshare discount for First-Class Presort mail. Thus began the opportunity for mailers to save money by “sharing the work;” sorting and preparing
This white paper takes a look at what should be taken into account when setting up and managinga mail center, explains how a mail center can support small andmedium-sized business (SMBs), and hi... View More
Numerous surveys and studies across the country overwhelmingly prove direct mail’s success as a marketing tool capable of driving positive results. As postage prices have climbed in past years and... View More
This new white paper from Neopost USA looks at how today’s mail centers can provide a wealth of opportunities for companies and organizations. It explains why businesses should consider the real... View More
A funny thing about all the articles and studies written about improving the customer experience (CX): almost none of them even mention documents as a contributing factor. That’s probably a mi... View More
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has approved six USPS mailing promotions for calendar year 2017. These promotions continue to build on the engagement strategies of the 2016 promotions... View More
“We all leave a legacy. The only question is what kind of legacy will we leave — positive or negative?” —Wes Friesen Leading a team can be very challenging, but it can also be... View More