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CASS ™ Cycle Changes/Next Update

CASS ™ Cycle Changes/Next Update. Jan Caldwell Manager, Address Management United States Postal Service. MTAC Meeting Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2006 Washington DC. WHY IS CASS NEEDED?.

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CASS ™ Cycle Changes/Next Update

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  1. CASS™ Cycle Changes/Next Update Jan Caldwell Manager, Address Management United States Postal Service MTAC Meeting Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2006 Washington DC

  2. WHY IS CASS NEEDED? In the late 1980’s, USPS implemented a program that provided mailers a postage discount for matching their address records using USPS-provided data and assigning the appropriate postal codes.

  3. WHY IS CASS NEEDED? With the implementation of these “worksharing discounts” the USPS learned that the quality of the commercial address-matching software was inconsistent and often software products were assigning postal codes incorrectly. To resolve this problem, the USPS, in cooperation with the mailing industry, developed the Coding Accuracy Support System program.

  4. CASS CERTIFICATION • The new cycle begins August 1st, and runs through July 31st of the next year.

  5. 2007 REQUIREMENTS • Cycle L certification will require that a ZIP + 4 can only be assigned if the primary number DPV validates. • If the primary address cannot be verified, no ZIP + 4 can be returned. The vendor must return only the 5-Digit ZIP Code. • CASS testing includes PostNet and 4-State Customer Barcode calculation for 2007.

  6. CASS CERTIFICATION Returned or wasted mail resulting from incorrect or missing primary number • Over 348 million pieces of returned or wasted mail • At an annual cost to USPS of $60 million

  7. CASS CERTIFICATION Personal knowledge required to deliver mail with incorrect or missing primary number • Over 1.37 billion pieces at a cost of 7¢ per piece • Resulting in over $99 million in annual cost to USPS

  8. CASS CERTIFICATION System Performance • Varies with computer configuration • Vendors reporting from 2% to 30% increase in run time • Flat file configuration available • Direct DPV configuration will be available • Depending on configuration selected, users will see: • Less time • Same time • More time • Work with your vendors

  9. CASS CERTIFICATION Stop DPV Processing Function • Valid addresses from legitimate sources • Vendor processes

  10. CASS CERTIFICATION Off-Shore Use of DPV • DPV loaded on a computer residing in the U.S. can be accessed from any country via telecommunications • File must reside on U.S. based computer • License must be to a U.S. entity

  11. CASS CERTIFICATION Testing of CASS/DPV • Vendors have been required to offer this product for 2 years • Same product • Process in July to “buy” 6 months

  12. SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES Meetings with developers February Stage I File Release June Stage II File Release August MASS Test Decks Available November Developers/Manufacturers MarchCertification Completed Begin Software Release April Deadline Software Released Mayto End-users

  13. CASS/MASSCERTIFICATION • More information about CASS/MASS certification, technical requirements, and certified developers and manufactures visit the RIBBS website: http://ribbs.usps.gov/index.html (CASS and MASS are topics on the left side of the page under RIBBS Links)

  14. RESOURCES • Products, Services, and Publications (PS&P) • Videos for PCC and PowerPoint presentation for customers • CASS/MASS CD • Speakers Bureau • RIBBS: http://ribbs.usps.gov/index.html • Customer Care: 800-238-3150

  15. Thank You

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