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®. NPF. Where knowledge and innovation connect. National Postal Forum. ®. Flats Symposium 2008. Panel 3: Logistics, Planning & Transportation. National Postal Forum 2008. Panel Members. Anita Pursley Vice President, Postal Affairs Quebecor World Logistics Jeff Williamson
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® NPF Where knowledge and innovation connect. National Postal Forum ® Flats Symposium 2008 Panel 3: Logistics, Planning & Transportation National Postal Forum 2008
Panel Members • Anita Pursley • Vice President, Postal Affairs • Quebecor World Logistics • Jeff Williamson • Manager, Network Development and Support • USPS • Tony Dobush • Partner • PLS-Midwest
Integration of FSS into Network Drop Shipment Changes Network Strategy Industry Challenges / Opportunities Agenda
Deploy to Multiple Types of Facilities Co-located with Bundle Distribution Co-located with P&DC Operations Stand Alone FSS Deployment Integration of FSS into USPS Network
Transportation Flow To FSS End-to-End Product Through Existing Network Transportation Drop Ship Down Flow From Upstream Entry (BMC, ADC, SCF) Directly to FSS Site Transportation From FSS to DDU – Based on Density to Optimize Trip Utilization Direct to DDU Transfer Through P&DC Integration of FSS into USPS Network
Objective is to Minimize the Number Of Entry Points Preparation Changes to Align With FSS Schemes Service Standards CET Drop Shipment Impacts
Objective: Create a Network That Produces the Lowest Combined Cost for USPS & Customers, and Improves Consistency of Service USPS Network Strategy
Focus on: Air Transportation Reliable Low Cost Air Network Reduce Air Mail Center (AMC) Operating Cost Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC) Plant Consolidations Eliminate Excess Processing Capacity Bulk Mail Centers (BMC) Optimize Utilization of Key Assets USPS Network Strategy
Industry Challenges / Opportunities • FSS in Multiple Facility Types • Increase in Number of Entry Points • Multiple Requirements for Drop Ship Entries • CET Management for In-Home Planning • New Pallet Preparation Requirements • Additional, Smaller Pallets • Increased Number of Sacks • Less Finer Level Sorted Pallets • Additional Handling Costs
Industry Challenges / Opportunities • Co-Mail and Co-Palletization • Value of Co-Mail Increases? • Added Complexity • Additional Space / Staging Requirements • Transportation • Increased Costs – Fuel, Stop-off Charges • Load Factor • Load Stability
Despite Challenges, the Industry Supports the FSS Initiative and the USPS Objective of Creating a Network that Produces the Lowest Combined Cost for USPS & Customers and Improves Consistency of Service Summary
Customer Perspective and Challenges Questions?