At MailSmart Logistics, we provide a free service, MailTracker, to assist our clients with knowing when their mail will arrive. We do this by nightly collecting scanning data from the Post Office’s barcode program, which allows us to follow every single piece of mail as it heads from the mailshop to its destination. We crunched[...]
Despite the rate increases, we’d like to share some good news that happened in the recent August 29, 2021 rate changes from the USPS! Based on feedback that the USPS received, they’ve made a change that will benefit those who use oversized postcards to communicate with customers, donors and prospects. The size of a true[...]
Direct Mail Trends We’re Watching: Postage, Delivery Performance, Paper and More MailSmart Logistics and the PMG family are monitoring several critical industry trends as we enter the fall mailing season: Postage: New postage rates go into effect August 29, 2021. Commingling rate increases are compounded by rising fuel costs, truck driver and transportation shortages and[...]
Postal logistics services deliver mailings deep into the USPS mail stream, eliminating several steps, which reduces postage costs and makes delivery times faster and more predictable. Find out how it all works and which services make the most sense for different types of mailings in this fun and informative session led by Debbie Sylvester and[...]
MailSmart Logistics is monitoring several situations that may impact our clients’ direct mail programs in early 2021 and throughout the year: Global Freight Issues: For nonprofits using China-based suppliers for their premium items and direct mail packages, a critical shipping container shortage is causing delays and significant cost increases. Companies waiting weeks for containers to ship their goods from China to the U.S. and[...]
Did you know that in addition to commingling letters you can save money on postage for other types of mail you may be sending? We’ve put together a list of some of our most popular (and effective!) mailing services you may not have been aware of. Commingle your first-class letters & flats. If you send[...]
New Intelligent Mail barcode Accounting (IMbA™) for Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM) Offers Faster Delivery, Lower Costs and Better Tracking Many nonprofits use Business Reply Mail® (BRM) campaigns to help boost response since donors don’t have to find and use a stamp to mail back their donation. Due to BRM’s ease of use, we’re seeing[...]
In case you missed the DMAW webinar, “USPS Status: What is Fact and What is Fiction” where our very own Debbie Sylvester served as one of the expert panelists reporting on mail tracking data and sharing insights – we have a recap for you here. The key findings conveyed by all the panelists: Mail tracking[...]
Category 4 Hurricane Laura made direct landfall in Louisiana. Storm surge is anticipated in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Rain, winds, and flooding will cause road closures and power outages impacting local post offices and mail delivery. What We Know Now- Logistics & Post Offices Trucking and rail companies are suspending service to impacted areas[...]
What is fact and what is fiction when it comes to reports about the USPS? The USPS has been featured by the media quite a bit in recent weeks. As a mailer, it’s hard to know what is factual and what’s, well, not. Debbie Sylvester, Vice President of Sales for MailSmart Logistics will serve as[...]
