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.[...]
Widespread retail, consumer and investor interest in rapid package delivery has sprouted a competitive landscape of drone companies and technologies. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gave his first “Prime Air” teaser in 2013, predicting a 2017 or 2018 launch. The e-commerce giant successfully completed its first drone delivery in December 2016 and held its first public[...]
We’re counting down the days until this year’s National Postal Forum taking place at the Convention Center in downtown Baltimore from May 21st – 24th! This year, MailSmart Logistics is exhibiting! It will be great to see all the mailers, lettershops, nonprofits and mailing industry pros at the Forum. The three-day event features over 130[...]
Cutting your direct mail costs can be a quick way to increase your profits and ensure long-term success. We recommend three proven steps you can take to reduce your direct mail campaign costs and multiply your ROI in the process. Work with a trusted designer to develop a cost-effective piece that complies with postal[...]
Back in 2013 and 2014, the partnership between the USPS and Amazon.com made headlines as a potential saving grace for the struggling postal service. Amazon’s Prime membership rates were exploding – the primary benefit being free two-day shipping – and somebody needed to deliver these packages dependably and efficiently. The USPS was a natural ally due[...]
