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FAST for Periodicals Update. MTAC Workgroup #95 Washington DC – August 18. Purpose. FAST will accommodate scheduling for all classes of mail, both origin and destination entry. Periodicals is the next mail class to be added to the FAST application.
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FAST for Periodicals Update MTAC Workgroup #95 Washington DC – August 18
Purpose FAST will accommodate scheduling for all classes of mail, both origin and destination entry. • Periodicals is the next mail class to be added to the FAST application. • Provide USPS access to complete delivery appointment information without inhibiting the special needs of the Periodicals industry
Timeline • June 2005 – Periodicals Workgroup Kicked off • Two workgroup meetings held • Next Meeting Scheduled for September 13 • 2006 – Roll-out FAST for Periodicals
Progress • Overview of FAST system • Overview of Surface Visibility and discussion of visibility opportunities for Periodical mailers • Unique considerations for daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly publications • Discussed issues that must be considered: • Vision for recurring and standing appointments • Creating visibility for sacks • Tracking mail when consolidators are used
Next Steps • Define requirements to incorporate Periodicals into FAST • Begin general design