1. Confirm/PLANET Codes
CONFIRM
MTAC BRIEFING

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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