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PRESORT OPTIMIZATION Issue #11 WORK GROUP LEADERS Joe Lubenow Marc McCrery

PRESORT OPTIMIZATION Issue #11 WORK GROUP LEADERS Joe Lubenow Marc McCrery . Industry USPS. DESIRED OUTCOME. Issue Statement:

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PRESORT OPTIMIZATION Issue #11 WORK GROUP LEADERS Joe Lubenow Marc McCrery

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  1. PRESORT OPTIMIZATION Issue #11 WORK GROUP LEADERS Joe Lubenow Marc McCrery Industry USPS

  2. DESIRED OUTCOME Issue Statement: To study and recommend changes in presort software and sortation levels to improve the overall pattern of containerization by: 1) Reducing or eliminating residual mail, and 2) Reducing or eliminating inefficient use of containers. Desired results: Reduce operational costs for mailers and USPS - Improve consistency of mail delivery - Improve efficiency of drop shipping - Maintain/improve penetration of system when not in conflict with above

  3. RECENT SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 5-digit scheme for parcels (L606) • Initiatives to increase pallet and decreased sack utilization • Co-packaging of automation and presorted flats within the same STD or PER package • L006 Metro Scheme • Options to reduce letter trays • R2001 implementation issues • PAVE issues

  4. CURRENT STATUS/INITIATIVES • 5-digit scheme for flats • List of 3-digit ZIPS without value • Allow certain Mixed mail on BMC pallets in order to reduce residual mail • Combining weeklies and monthlies -- labeling requirements • Improved prep requirements for “fletters” • Enhanced prep for BPM flats • Formalized prep requirements for flat-sized pieces in letter trays • Forum for discussion of Product Redesign and Mailing Industry Task Force issues/proposals

  5. FUTURE GOALS • Full merging (CR/5D) of non-AFSM 100 compatible flats for dispatch to delivery units • Explore the required use of “OELs” in preparation of advanced package sorting equipment deployment • Allow carrier-route ID on non-carrier route flats • Increase the combining of letter mail trays from multiple mailings on pallets • Explore palletization for First-Class Mail • Jointly pursue flats prep enhancements with Product Redesign and Engineering

  6. OBSTACLES / TIMELINE • Optimization is an lofty goal and, to a certain degree, a moving target • Consequently, based on the importance of its mission and the value of its output, the work group has enjoyed a long life and will continue to have unquestionable value in the foreseeable future.

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