Start-the-Clock for Non Full-Service Mailings

1. Start-the-Clock for Non Full-Service Mailings MTAC 139 November 17, 2010 Rose Flanagan Chris Simone Data-Mail Inc USPS

2. Issue Statement Develop an approach to calculate and provision Start-The-Clock (STC) information for non-Full-Service mail targeting: Mail entered at USPS acceptance sites Mail that is drop-shipped Mail verified at detached mail units and transported to origin USPS Facilities Issue Statement

3. The current process uses EMD scans for Start-the-Clock for the mail The EMD process needs to be replaced: EMD Scans often do not accurately reflect when mail is tendered to the Postal Service The EMD process utilizes document scanning and not actual mail scanning Mail Owners are given inaccurate Start-the-Clock information Expanded Start-the-Clock

4. Start-the-Clock process Start-the-Clock only for Full-Service Mailings today Expand Start-the-Clock for non Full-Service Mailings Accountability and Transparency across Supply Chain Utilize existing systems and processes for Full-Service without mandating Full-Service rules and requirements Make Start-the-Clock available to owner and preparer Allow third-party data dissemination Use existing communication methods: Reports and Electronic Data Exchange Expanded Start-the-Clock

5. Induction Method: BMEU Start-the-Clock calculated for the Postage Statement Start-the-Clock event Mailing Arrival Time as recorded in PostalOne! Available for all submission types Data available to Mail Owner and Mail Preparer Available through Start-the-Clock reports and Mail.XML messaging STC by Entry

6. Induction Method: Drop-Ship to NDC, SCF, ADC Start-the-Clock is calculated for the FAST appointment Start-the-Clock Event Appointment On-time: FAST Scheduled Appt Time Appointment Early: Earlier of Scheduled Appt Time or Unload Start Time Appointment Late: FAST Unload Start Time Data available to Scheduler from Appointment Data available to Mail Owner and Mail Preparer if containers are linked to appointments in eDoc Available through Start-the-Clock reports, Mail.XML messaging, FAST Appointment Close-out messages STC by Entry- Continued

7. Induction Method: DMU Verified, Mailer Transported Start-the-Clock is calculated for the FAST appointment Start-the-Clock Event Appointment On-time: FAST Scheduled Appt Time Appointment Early: Earlier of Scheduled Appt Time or Unload Start Time Appointment Late: FAST Unload Start Time Data available to Scheduler from Appointment Data available to Mail Owner and Mail Preparer if containers are linked to appointments in eDoc Available through Start-the-Clock reports, Mail.XML messaging, FAST Appointment Close-out messages STC by Entry- Continued

8. Induction Method: DMU Verified, USPS Transported Start-the-Clock is calculated for the container Start-the-Clock Event Trip Time from CSA when the container release scan occurs before container ready time Trip Time from CSA when no container release scan is captured If container release scan is after the container ready time, Start-the-Clock is the next day Electronic documentation, CSA, and unique container barcodes are required for Start-the-Clock calculation Data available to Mail Owner and Mail Preparer Available through Start-the-Clock reports and Mail.XML messaging STC by Entry- Continued

9. Third-party Hand off of the shipment Third-party data distribution Origin Mail is not on Pallets often STC time concerns - continuous mailers do not presently have a method to describe pallets entered before CET versus after CET DU entry STC may not be available MTAC 139 Considerations

10. Summary Replace inaccurate STC calculations with accurate data Utilize standard calculation and communication processes Increase visibility, efficiency, and utilize existing Business systems Postage Statement Modifications to reflect accurate dates Federal Register Notice Deploy in 2011 Expanded Start-the-Clock