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®. NPF. Where knowledge and innovation connect. National Postal Forum. ®. Flats Symposium 2008. Panel 2: Flats Containerization. National Postal Forum 2008. Panel Members. Sharon Daniel Manager, Mailing Standards United States Postal Service Krista Finazzo
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® NPF Where knowledge and innovation connect. National Postal Forum ® Flats Symposium 2008 Panel 2: Flats Containerization National Postal Forum 2008
Panel Members Sharon Daniel Manager, Mailing Standards United States Postal Service Krista Finazzo Manager, Operational Requirements and Integration United States Postal Service Joe Schick Director, Postal Affairs Quad Graphics
FSS Mail Preparation — Focus • Match Mail Preparation and Entry to Processing Needs • Manage Impact on Mailing Processes • Maintain Sufficient Pallet Volume • Sustain and Grow Flat Mail
FSS Mail Preparation — Pricing • Carrier Route Bundles & DDU Entry are Not Needed in FSS Zones • Maintain Pricing Structure But Change Prep: • FSS Zones • 5D Bundle Contain 5D/CR/HD Pieces • DSCF Lowest Priced Entry Point • Non-FSS Zones • Separate 5D/CR/HD Bundles • DDU Lowest Priced Entry Point For CR/HD Pieces
Pallet Preparation • Bypass APPS • Enable Auto Induction • Create Efficient Preparation for Both FSS and Non-FSS Mail • Maintain Sufficient Pallet Volume
Bundle Preparation • Strapping Only • No Counter-Stacking • Bundle Thickness to Maximize Mail into Automation-Compatible Trays
Auto Prep Test Auto-Ready Pallet Finished Product
End-to-End Solutions • Streamline and Simplify Mail Makeup • Reduce Number of Entry Points • Bypass Bundle and Sack Distribution Where Possible • Automate Mail Preparation • Leverage Data Exchange
Customer Perspective and Challenges Questions?