PRC Order Remanding First-Class Mail Price Adjustments
As of November 13, 2019, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) ruled that the Postal Service’s proposed First-Class Mail™ rates are not in compliance with price cap requirements.
2019 Holiday Mailing Deadlines
The holidays are quickly approaching, and as you’re getting ready to send cards and packages to friends and family, it’s important to keep in mind that you’re not the only one. In 2018, it was estimated that the Postal Service™ processed 16 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages.
Congratulating GrayHair’s Adam Collinson, the Newest Member of MTAC’s Leadership Team
Adam Collinson, GrayHair’s Director of Research and Development, has been elected as MTAC’s Focus Area Leader for Delivery & Network Operations/Enterprise Analytics (Mailing Data and Addressing).
USPS Electronic Signature Online™
Gone are the days of physical signatures. On October 7, 2019, the USPS added an electronic signature service to Informed Delivery™, known as the USPS Electronic Signature Online™.
Postmaster General to Retire January 2020
On October 16, 2019, the United States Postal Service announced the retirement of Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan. Her retirement will be effective on January 31, 2020.
GrayHair Launches Pallet Monitor – Leveraging Container Scan Data Across Logistics Suppliers and the USPS®
GrayHair Software announces the availability of its newest product, Pallet Monitor. Pallet Monitor is an enterprise mail tracking solution that provides a set of dashboards and reporting tools that leverages the USPS® Informed Visibility® container scan data.
The US to Stay in the UPU
On September 25, 2019, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) passed Option V. As a result, the US will remain in the UPU.
Congratulating Bob Rosser on MTAC Industry Vice Chair Election
Bob Rosser, IWCO Direct’s Director of Postal Affairs, has been elected Industry Vice Chair of the Postmaster General’s Mailers’ Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC).
