The EU The next — and final — deadline for the EU’s Advance Electronic Data (AED) requirements in ICS2 Release 2 is October, when postal operators sending packages to the EU will... View More

Collaboration in business refers to the process of working together with others to achieve a common goal or objective. It is a key component of teamwork and involves sharing knowledge, skills... View More

Anyone familiar with the Postmaster General’s 10-Year Plan knows that part of the strategy to balance the agency’s books includes not only price increases but cost reductions from improved

New prices scheduled to take effect Jan. 21, 2024Postal Service prices remain among the most affordable in the worldFirst-Class Forever stamp will be 68 cents... View More

There is an adage that states all press is good press, but when it comes to data security, nothing could be further from the truth. For organizations that outsource their print and mail commun... View More

Editor's Note: This originally appeared on the website of our sister publication, PARCEL, but we thought our Mailing Systems Technology readers would find it helpful, as well.On July 9, 2023, update... View More

USPS raised its rates on July 9, 2023 for the fourth time in 23 months with some of the largest increases in history and at significantly higher increases than inflation. We can expect these r... View More

Those of us who attended the USPS’s premier industry conference – the National Postal Forum – this year, held May 21-25 in Charlotte, NC, know that, once again, the NPF delivered everyth

WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service (USPS) and its dedicated employees across the nation are ready to deliver another successful holiday season of outstanding service... View More

WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service reported new delivery performance metrics for the tenth week of the fourth quarter for fiscal year 2023. The average time for the Postal S... View More

Direct mail marketing remains one of the most effective ways to reach your target audience, capture their attention, and convert them into paying customers. Brands of all sizes that use direct... View More

Poor data quality is a problem many organizations face, but few will acknowledge. However, this head-in-the-sand attitude only allows data issues to grow and become increasingly complex as mor... View More

Did you know your mail center has a brand? Just like any other business, a mailing service has a distinct identity that sets it apart from its competitors. This identity, or brand, is a combin... View More

At the end of a busy workday, consumers retreat to their homes to find a collection of mail awaiting them. The routine collection of mail is there - bills, statements, notices, and a smatterin... View More

Direct mail marketing continues to be effective in today's digital age due to its ability to stand apart from a vast array of online marketing messages. Its tangible format provides an excell... View More

Seamless Acceptance helps both mailers and the post office increase operational efficiency with a direct view into the mail stream via mail piece. It helps mailers determine whether their mail... View More

For in-plants as well as print services providers (PSPs), it can be challenging to navigate the complex world of mailing and postage. Fortunately, householding and commingling printed document... View More

A batch of marketing people who are new to postal mail may be coming your way, now that direct mail has experienced a resurgence in popularity. That could present some challenges for seasoned... View More

In late April, the mainstream media gave Postmaster General Louis DeJoy another opportunity to promote his opinion of what’s wrong with the Postal Service and how his Plan would be its salva... View More

Research shows there is a staggering lack of gratitude in the work world. One recent study found that “people are less likely to express gratitude at work than anyplace else.” Retention... View More