News about Informed Visibility, the New Mail Tracking and Reporting System at the USPS The Postal Service is currently launching a new mail tracking and reporting system called Informed Visibility. Here’s what you should know: The new platform consolidates the IMb Tracing, PostalOne! and MID tracking services into one single system. It also supports secure[...]
Holidays can alter pick-up and drop dates for your commingled mail. To ensure your campaigns arrive in a timely manner, please keep in mind the following dates for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. As always, we’ll help you plan appropriately to meet your deadlines. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your MailSmart Logistics[...]
Take Control of Your Postal Budget: 5 Key Takeaways from the DMFA Production Seminar “You have more control over your postal budget than you think.” That was the bold statement made by Debbie Sylvester of MailSmart Logistics at the recent DMFA Production Seminar in NYC on October 24. During this half-day seminar covering all aspects of[...]
Planning for 2018 USPS Postage Rates The USPS is likely to announce its 2018 rate increase proposal before Friday, October 13th, according to the Alliance for Nonprofit Mailers. The projected average two percent increases will impact each class of mail (First Class, Marketing, Periodicals, Special Services) and hundreds of individual rates. The expected start date[...]
We’re so proud to announce that Elise Buck has received the honor of DMAW Volunteer of the Year. Not only does Elise work tirelessly as our Client Services Manager, but she has always supported our direct mail industry through the DMAW as well as several other organizations. Whether it’s serving on the board of directors,[...]
MailSmart Logistics will monitor and keep you abreast of the impacts of Hurricane Irma to mail operations. Below is the official update from the USPS. Please be advised that freight carriers may also decide to delay delivery of mail to affected regions. Sept. 26, 2017, Noon ET Tropical Storm Irma South Florida Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West[...]
The most recent notices regarding Tropical Storm/Hurricane Harvey from the USPS: Sept. 25, 2017, 6 p.m. ET Texas Rio Grande San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen and Harlingen areas The following office has resumed normal operations: Skidmore, 122 E. Patricio St., 78389-9998. Retail and delivery operations, as well as drop shipments, have been suspended at[...]
As Hurricane Harvey sets its course on the Texas coast, both Texas and Louisiana are expected to suffer from extreme rainfall accumulations, storm surge and strong winds. Power outages, road closures and business closings are anticipated. All of which will impact the ability for postal offices to both open and deliver mail. We will continually[...]
The Labor Day holiday will alter pick-up and drop dates for your commingled mail. To ensure your campaigns arrive in a timely manner, please keep in mind the following dates for the upcoming three-day weekend. As always, we’ll help you plan appropriately to meet your deadlines. Please don’t hesitate to reach out your MailSmart Logistics representative with[...]
They will find the best combination of postal programs to maximize your savings and deliver your mail faster. Which mail should be drop shipped? Which mail should be commingled? A seasoned postal logistics expert has the tools, technology, and know-how to find the best solution for you – for each campaign and your overall program.[...]