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📢 Latest Update on United States Postal Service Reforms I recently came across an insightful article in Government Executive about Senators urging the Postal Board to abandon Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's proposed reforms. This call to action highlights the ongoing debate around the future of the #USPS and the need for balanced and effective changes. The article discusses the concerns raised by several Senators who believe that DeJoy's reforms may negatively impact the efficiency and reliability of the postal service. They argue that these changes could lead to longer delivery times and reduced service quality, which would adversely affect millions of Americans who rely on USPS for essential services. What are your thoughts on the proposed USPS reforms and the Senators' call for reconsideration? Let's discuss in the comments below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9jvTXZv #eCommerce #Retailing #Fashion #Beauty #CrossBorder #Logistics

An important statement from Ofcom today on the state of the universal service obligation #USO in the #UK We'll be covering the topic extensively in the March 2024 issue of Parcel and Postal Technology International so make sure you sign up and read what our experts think about the future of the #postal sector https://lnkd.in/eFZeHmaU

The detailed summary from Ofcom is a really interesting read but surely this is the time to implement more sustainable options through the wealth of lockers, Parcelshops & PUDO points that now populate the UK for our mail service? #ofcom #mail #ukpostalservice

The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks — while retaining local mail delivery times of one to three days and allowing customers to track some delivery schedules with greater precision. Election mail won’t be affected, officials said. The proposal, announced Aug. 29, would adjust mail delivery times while maintaining a commitment to a maximum five-day delivery for the flagship Ground Advantage program nationwide and a maximum three-day delivery for local first-class mail. United States Postal Service Developing the right Business Transformation Plan – July 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gsSg9QTy

Rep. Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Halt U.S. Postal Service Processing Facility Consolidations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Jack Bergman (R-MI-01) introduced the Protect Postal Performance Act – bipartisan legislation to halt plans to consolidate U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DCs) if they are located in underperforming postal districts. Facilities in Champaign and Springfield have been recommended for downsizing despite the region’s dismal on-time-delivery rates. https://lnkd.in/gbZmEJWy

OPERATIONS: Ofcom calls for urgent #reform of UK postal service The call for urgent reform comes as the postal service's universal service obligation (USO) becomes unsustainable amid declining #letter mail volumes. Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom’s chief executive, commented, “Postal workers are part of the fabric of our society and are critical to communities up and down the country. But we’re sending half as many letters as we did in 2011 and receiving many more #parcels. The universal service hasn’t changed since then, it’s getting out of date and will become unsustainable if we don’t take action. Martin Seidenberg, Royal Mail’s group chief executive officer, said, “Ofcom’s report demonstrates that reform is urgently needed to protect the future of the one-price-goes-anywhere universal service. We are doing everything in our power to transform, but it is not sustainable to maintain a network built for 20 billion letters when we are now only delivering seven billion.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEf-gAnp #Delivery #Logistics #eCommerce #Post #Parcels #Mail #Technology #ParcelPostEXPO

US MAIL TRAFFIC REPORT June 3, 2024 USPS HAS A VERY GOOD WEEK. IS IT A HOLIDAY ANOMALY We’re at the National Postal Forum this week, and happy to share some good performance news to bolster everybody’s spirits. Except for First-Class flats, every category had its best week in months. On-time percentages are up, transit days down. And that ugly FC flats number? You can ignore it. The sample was too small to be indicative of overall service. So, if you are at NPF, go to a reception and raise a toast to a good week. But temper your elation a bit. We count Postal days in our transit times, so a holiday gives USPS a free day.  The underlying conditions remain the same. Service is still terrible in the Atlanta are – just a bit less terrible. The bonus day helps. We are always skeptical of sudden improvements for not apparent reasons – we much prefer trends. You need at least two weeks to make a trend – so fingers crossed for next week – which is happening right now during the NPF. So, enjoy the day! USPS gave you some numbers to celebrate!

The U.S. mailing industry is made up of 7.9 million American workers who depend on an affordable, reliable United States Postal Service (USPS). Unfortunately, the USPS and its Board of Governors are killing the mail with twice-per-year rate hikes and declining service. Twice-per-year rate hikes have a devastating effect on our businesses, our communities and the financial viability of the USPS. This July, USPS management is proceeding with its 6th postage increase since August 2021. The USPS Board of Governors are the only ones who can stop the July 14 rate increase. Please use and share this platform to send a message to the USPS Board of Governors and urge them to STOP the rate hikes and save the mail. It takes two minutes to make a difference for the good of our industry — and for our country. SPREAD THE WORD! Click and share the link: https://lnkd.in/gAWuQ7xu and follow the prompts or Text the keyword “SaveMail” to 52886 from any mobile device. ACT NOW! The USPS Board of Governors will meet on July 2, and we would like to generate as many messages as possible in advance of that meeting to urge them to stop the July rate hike. It is going to take all of us in EMA, the U.S. Mailing Industry, and our supporters to send a message to save the mail! #usps #directmail #printers ##PrintIndustry #envelopemanufacturer #Postalsavings #EMA #jethouses #brokers #WBE #girlswhoprint

Now available on the Postal Regulatory Commission public website will be weekly charts that provide a direct view into service performance at the US Postal Service. The initial chart available is Nationwide Service for Single Piece First Class Mail (FCM) Letter and Postcards. This is a representative mail that must transit the entire Postal Network from initial entry until final delivery. In the future we plan to expand the charts that will be available. This will include a breakout of data to include not only Single Piece, but also Pre-sort FCM. We also plan to go so far as to breakout Letter from Flat (oversized), as well as 2-Day, 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day Service performance. Ultimately, we plan to be able to present this information on a more localized level where multiple 3-Digit ZIP areas are grouped together as a District. You will be able to see performance relevant to the District where you live or work. The intent is to provide easily understood data in charts. To do so over a timeframe that allows an individual to understand if their area of interest is achieving standard and whether the trend is steady, improving or declining. We look forward to making this data easily understandable to the American public. https://www.prc.gov/

Exciting developments: A challenge to DeJoy’s USPS reform! Last week Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont) introduced the PARCEL Act (Protecting Access to Rural Carriers for Every Location), aiming to place restrictions on DeJoy’s USPS reform efforts. The bill seeks to maintain local mail processing facilities and prevent rural service disruption. “USPS leadership has failed to listen to the people of Montana time and time again, and it’s time to put a stop to their attack on service in rural America,” Tester said. He added his bill would “bring full operations back to Missoula and ensure that Postmaster DeJoy won’t be able to strip rural America of reliable service without public approval and legitimate justification ever again.” The bill demands geographical reviews and public input on USPS changes, with a particular focus on concerns raised by lawmakers in states like Montana, Colorado and Nevada. Despite DeJoy’s defense of his restructuring plan, concerns persist over mail delays and service declines as highlighted in the recent IG report. This bill represents a new push to limit USPS management and safeguard postal service in rural America, echoing sentiments from Sen. Tester and others advocating for community-centered postal operations. Read more about the specifics of the bill here, courtesy of Government Executive: https://bit.ly/3Wocc1r #USPSreform #PARCELAct #USPSrestructuring #DeliveringForAmerica #RWTProduction