Confirm/PLANET Codes CONFIRM MTAC BRIEFING

Confirm/ PLANET Code Workgroup Mission: To work with USPS to maximize usefulness of the PLANET Code technology by developing, enhancing and promoting Confirm Service and its applications. Confirm Service offers a way to add value to existing USPS core products.

Confirm/ PLANET Code Workgroup Key Milestones: Prototype System – 1997 Pilot System – 2000 Production System – Oct. 2001 Improved processing and capacity ASN / Start the Clock Enhanced web site Shared Reports

Confirm/ PLANET Code Workgroup Key Milestones (cont’d): Rate Classification – Aug. 2002 Market Research Testimony Preparation Discovery PRC Settlement BOG Approval Implementation – Beginning Sept. 2002 Gaining feedback for changes and enhancements

Confirm/ PLANET Code Workgroup Container & Bundle Tracking – Current Activities: Five mailers volunteered to participate in Pilot Visited facilities to examine processes and seek feedback on service and system requirements Developed Container & Bundle Tracking Concept Circulating to test mailers, MTAC Workgroup and internal stakeholders for review and feedback

Confirm/ PLANET Code Workgroup Container & Bundle Tracking – Project Timeline: Concept Development – complete Define System/Software Requirements – Nov 2002 Market Research – Feb 2003 Launch Pilot Test – Mar 2003 Evaluate Test Results – Jul 2003 Finalize Product Offering – Jul 2003 End Pilot Test Period – Aug 2003 Rate Case Filing – Sept 2003

Confirm/ PLANET Code Workgroup Other Uses: Bulk Business First Class Mail Pilot Friend-to-Friend

Confirm/ PLANET Code Workgroup Internal Uses: Measure Delivery Performance WebEIS Operations Reports