A new report has been released by the Panel of the National Academy of Public Administration, that advocates that mail processing, collection, and transportation be performed by private-sector companies and that the delivery function—“the last mile”—be reserved for the USPS.The
RESTON, VA—More than half of everything printed is mailed, which makes mailing and fulfillment a vital segment of the graphic communications industry. At PRINT 13, slated for Sept. 8-12 at Chicago's McCormick Place, the newly branded "DELIVER" Mailing & Fulfillment Center will offer attendees access to new resources and learning opportunities, along with a comprehensive lineup of mailing and fulfillment equipment and software.
The USPS has certainly played a starring role in creating many of the problems it faces. But it also deserves credit for being proactive in finding solutions, despite being hamstrung with retiree pre-funding requirements and inflexible union labor contracts. Now is the time for all hands on deck in Congress to throw the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) a much-needed lifeline.
At PRINT 13, coming September 8-12, 2013 to Chicago's McCormick Place, the newly branded "DELIVER" Mailing & Fulfillment Center, will offer attendees access to new resources and learning opportunities, along with the year's most comprehensive lineup of mailing and fulfillment equipment and software.
Commercial Printing Industry News Briefs from Printing Impressions’ March 2013 edition, including items on Vertis Communications; EPS-Doublet and Think BIG Solutions; Royal Printing and Modern Printing; Classic Graphics; The John Roberts Co.; the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and Valassis Direct Mail; Impressions Plus Printing and Copying; and Eastman Kodak.
Last fall, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced its 2013 Mailing Service Promotions calendar. Much to the delight of on-the-go consumers, a number of the promotions incorporate discounts for the use of mobile-based technologies. Tom Foti, manager of direct mail and periodicals for the USPS, provided some insight for each promotion, with an extended look at the mobile-based offerings.
With the theme of "Innovate, Integrate, Communicate," this year's PRINT 13 in Chicago, September 8-12, promises to deliver a host of new and exciting show floor attractions. Among the highlights at PRINT 13 is DELIVER—The NEW Mailing & Fulfillment Center.
Citing the fact that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) cannot wait indefinitely for legislation, the board of governors has directed management to accelerate the restructuring of Postal Service operations to further reduce costs in order to strengthen its finances. Specifically, the board approved restructuring initiatives and instructed the USPS to revise its 2012 five-year comprehensive plan to account for current financial and liquidity conditions.
In January 2013, IDEAlliance undertook a program to reduce the cost of User License Codes by providing the codes seamlessly through mail preparation software. Under the new program, IDEAlliance will now provide Mail.dat User License Codes through Royalty License Agreements with participating software providers.
