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February 23, 2006

February 23, 2006. MTAC Workgroup #87 Improving the Drop Shipment Process Update. FAST Updates Publication 804 Updated FAST Redirection Information - DEPS Delivery Unit Deployment – FAST Phase II FAST Web Based Training Overview. Agenda. FAST Updates. Facility Slot capacity

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February 23, 2006

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  1. February 23, 2006 MTAC Workgroup #87 Improving the Drop Shipment Process Update

  2. FAST Updates Publication 804 Updated FAST Redirection Information - DEPS Delivery Unit Deployment – FAST Phase II FAST Web Based Training Overview Agenda

  3. FAST Updates • Facility Slot capacity • Based on customer input we have identified 50 facilities with issues related to slot volume • The data for the facilities is being analyzed by groupings and constraint modifications are being entered into FAST • Updates are scheduled to be complete by March. Currently, Group 1 is complete and Groups 2 & 3 are in final review • Facility Volume capacity • A process to raise facility flat volume nationally was implemented in November 2005 • Flat volume complaints are at an all time low and any changes to volume are monitored and require HQ approval

  4. Publication 804 Updates • MTAC #87 Workgroup reviewed the latest version of the Publication 804 • Based on the review and comments, modifications will be posted online 3/3/2006 • Additional updates will be reviewed at the next MTAC workgroup meeting for posting online at a future date.

  5. FAST Redirection Information • Drop Ship Web is a USPS system that manages the redirection of mail from a default to an alternate facility • Currently FAST uses ZIP/CIN data from Drop Ship Product to: • Provide validation during the appointment creation processes • Display redirection and discount information on Facility Profile page • It is also used in the e8125 process to verify drop shipment discounts

  6. FAST Redirection Information, cont. • Drop Ship Web will be a subsystem of FAST in May. New functionality will include: • Temporary redirection support via an effective start and end date • Multiple discount types accepted at a single facility (this will eliminate the need for phantom facilities) • Redirections limited to mail class and/or mail shape; not splits by presort level • New ZIP/CIN file formats will be available • Now all drop ship product files are available online via FAST for free download • Drop Ship Product CDs to be retired • Timeframe TBD

  7. FAST Phase II Deployment • Phase I of FAST deployment included all facilities (including Delivery Units) that were using DSAS • Phase II of FAST deployment is a significantly larger scope, audience, and change management effort than Phase I and will expand to all facilities, an estimated 30,000 • Phase II Pilot is tentatively scheduled to occur in June 2006 • Phase II Deployment will commence in July and will be phased by Area and District over a four month period

  8. Web Based Training • The Team is beginning design and development of a FAST Customer Web Based Training course • The customer course will be 2 hours and modular in nature • The course will be “High Fidelity” and will include graphics and simulations • In addition, the course will be designed to support the expansion of FAST and serve as a refresher for existing trained customers • Course will be available via USPS.com • FAST Customer Web Based Training course to be complete by June 2006

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