The USPS Begins New Mail Delivery Test – Self-Driving Trucks!
On May 14, the Postal Service launched PostalPro’s new look, something that the mailing industry has been waiting for.
Attend GrayHair’s In-Booth Knowledge Center at NPF 2019
This year we are featuring scheduled in-booth presentations during the exhibit hall hours. We invite you to attend GrayHair's Knowledge Center, located in the GrayHair booth #613.
USPS Carbon Footprint Continues to Shrink
The Postal Service has reduced the amount of energy it uses per square foot by more than 30 percent since 2003.
Enterprise Payment System migration material update
Customers who have already been issued invitation codes will still be able to use their codes to access the Enterprise Payment System (EPS).
No Changes to Marketing Mail Letters and Flats Requirements says Postal Service
As we first reported in our June 2018 Issue, the Postal Services Centralized Accounting Processing System (CAPS) will be retired effective April 1, 2019.
New George H. W. Bush Stamp to be Released in June
As we first reported in our June 2018 Issue, the Postal Services Centralized Accounting Processing System (CAPS) will be retired effective April 1, 2019.
Join GrayHair Software at the 2019 National Postal Forum
Make a note to stop by booth 613 to meet our postal experts and to learn more about GrayHair's postal data solutions and services designed to solve today's postal challenges. And be sure to add these informative sessions to your must-attend list:
ATTENTION CAPS CUSTOMERS: CAPS Will Be Retired Effective April 1, 2019
As we first reported in our June 2018 Issue, the Postal Services Centralized Accounting Processing System (CAPS) will be retired effective April 1, 2019.
GrayHair’s Adam Collinson is Presenting at MAILCOM ’19
Adam Collinson, Director of Research and Development at GrayHair Software, will be presenting at this year's MAILCOM '19 at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, NJ, April 8-10.
The Postal Service Names Sharon Owens Acting Vice President, Sales
Sharon Owens has been Named Acting Vice President, Sales. She is replacing the previous Active Vice President, Sales, Dennis Nicoski, whose retirement was also announced.
The Postal Service Names Steven Phelps Acting Vice President, Pricing and Costing
Steven Phelps has been named Acting Vice President, Pricing and Costing. He is replacing Sharon Owens, who was named Acting Vice President, Sales.
Postal Service’s Intelligent Mail Barcode is at the Center of Absentee Ballot Dispute in Iowa Election
Last month, the Iowa House of Representatives voted to reject 29 absentee ballots cast in District 55 in November 2018.
Idealliance Acknowledges Industry Leader from GrayHair Software in 2019 Annual Award
Idealliance honors excellence in industry-postal communications and collaboration to create a more competitive and efficient total mail supply chain through the presentation of the Donald A. Mumma Award. This award is the highest award of distinction that Idealliance presents.
Military Dogs Get Their Due in New 2019 Stamp Booklet
The Postal Service™ announced that a new booklet of 20 stamps will honor the nation’s military working dogs.
USPS Updates the Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) ACS Technical Guide
In a January 25, 2019 United States Postal Service® Industry Alert, the USPS® announced that the Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) ACS™ Technical Guide is now updated to reflect the new Small Parcel Forwarding Fee for Marketing Mail Parcels and Parcel Select Lightweight Parcels.
Molly Fletcher, One of the First Female Sports Agents, to Speak at NPF’s Partnership Recognition Luncheon
The 2019 National Postal Forum (NPF) will feature former sports agent, CEO, and author Molly Fletcher as the speaker during its Partnership Recognition Luncheon, which recognizes the industry’s leaders for the innovation in the mail.
GrayHair and SimpleCertifiedMail.com Partner to Deliver a New Intelligent Certified Mail® Solution for Large Mailers
We are excited to announce that we have just formed a partnership with SimpleCertifiedMail.com, a leader in modern Certified Mail® solutions. Together, we have launched a new, first-in-class, intelligent enterprise-focused Certified Mail and analytics solution for large mailers.
Announcing GrayHair’s New Enterprise Address Quality Bundle to Assist Mailers with USPS Changes and Client Communications
On January 17, we announced the release of our new proprietary services bundle created specifically for large enterprise mailers and mail service providers with complex mailing operations. GrayHair’s Enterprise Address Quality Bundle features our proprietary address hygiene data and services, postage optimization expertise, and big data capabilities.
GrayHair Software announces partnership with SimpleCertifiedMail.com
Two companies announce collaboration bringing intelligence to enterprise certified mail.
Live Webinar: Learn How Large Enterprise Mailers Can Reduce UAA Mail with GrayHair’s New Enterprise Address Quality Bundle
On January 27, an important change will take place: the new USPS® price changes will become effective. As a result, now more than ever, achieving the highest level of address quality is critical for mailers with complex mailing operations.
PMG Brennan Announces Key USPS Leadership Changes
On January 17, Postmaster General and CEO Megan J. Brennan announced several leadership changes at the Postal Service™.
Senate Confirms Michael Kubayanda to PRC by Voice Vote
On January 2, the Senate confirmed Michael Kubayanda to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) by voice vote.
Guy Cottrell Retires as Chief Postal Inspector
On December 31, Guy Cottrell retired from his position as Chief Postal Inspector. He held the position for eight and one-half years.
Mail Quality Data – IV Now Opened to All Mailers
Earlier this month, it was announced that Mail Quality Data-IV (MQD-IV) has been enabled for all mailers to receive uncapped error data. The existing Legacy Bulk Error Data process will be retired in March 2019.
GrayHair Introduces Enterprise Address Quality Bundle to Assist Mailers with USPS Changes and Client Communications
GrayHair’s new offering combines the company’s address hygiene services with the postal industry’s best practices to help enterprise-level corporations provide increased business intelligence to enhance the effectiveness and impact of client communications and minimize the impact of the upcoming USPS® rate change.
President’s Task Force Recommends Postal Rate Increases
Last April, the President signed an Executive Order that established the Task Force on the United States Postal System, whose purpose was to develop recommendations for the reform of the USPS®.
Postal Service Issues Statement on Informed Delivery Identity Theft Cases
In the November issue, we wrote about how a small number of criminals have used the Postal Service’s Informed Delivery to find targets for credit card fraud. Since then, the Postal Service issued a statement on these cases.
Case Study: Leading Global Health Company Gets Immeasurable Savings with GrayHair Software
One of GrayHair’s clients, a leading global health and well-being company, was faced with a challenge: how to reduce the costs of mailing to a new list consisting of 50 million records. The solution? Enhancing its standard hygiene efforts (consisting of ACS™, COA data, CASS™, and NCOA) with GrayHair’s Universal Address Database (UAD).
Postal Service Names Jacqueline Krage Strako as Chief Customer and Marketing Officer and EVP
Postmaster General Megan Brennan announced that Jacqueline (Jakki) Krage Strako has been named Chief Customer and Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. In this capacity, Strako is responsible for overseeing all domestic and international product marketing, development and management.
USPS Seeks to Change FCMI Flats Weight Limit
If you mail First-Class Mail International (FCMI) Large Envelopes (Flats), take notice: the USPS filed a notice to change the weight limitations.
