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1 1 Added Services and Values Using the Intelligent Mail ® Barcode

2 2 Options and Benefits –Basic Service –Full-Service –OneCode Confirm ® –OneCode ACS TM

3 3 Options and Benefits –Basic Service –Full-Service –OneCode Confirm ® –OneCode ACS TM

4 4 Basic Option Applies the Intelligent Mail ® barcode on letter and flat mailpieces The barcode includes: Barcode ID with Optional Endorsement Line Service Type ID Mailer ID Delivery Point ZIP™ Code

5 5 Options and Benefits –Basic Service –Full-Service –OneCode Confirm ® –OneCode ACS TM

6 6 Full-Service Option –Adds a unique serial number to each mailpiece with the Intelligent Mail ® barcode –Unique Intelligent Mail ® Tray barcodes –Unique Intelligent Mail ® Container barcodes –Electronic Mailing Documentation

7 7 Full-Service Option Why use the Full-Service Option? –Gives mailers key insight into their mail Scheduled appointments Address Change Service Start-the-Clock Who should opt for the Full-Service Option? –Mailers who want to begin taking advantage of added mailstream visibility –Mailers who want to manage their mailing costs and quality

8 8  Increased marketing space on the mailpiece  Compliance with POSTNET™ retirement  Streamlines the end-to-end mailing process increasing supply chain efficiency  Automatic electronic address correction notification Benefits of the Full-Service Option

9 9 Options and Benefits –Basic Service –Full-Service –OneCode ACS ® –OneCode Confirm TM

10 10 OneCode ACS TM With Address Change Service, mailers receive corrections to inaccurate addresses Address Correction Service combats Undeliverable-As-Addressed mail Improves overall address quality program and knowledge of customer-base Improved mail quality ensures… The right messages reach The right customers at The right time!

11 11 OneCode ACS TM

12 12 OneCode ACS TM Takes advantage of our excellence in barcode reading accuracy & efficiency, allowing us to pass the savings on to mailers Maximizes the Intelligent Mail® barcode for multiple purposes Enables the addition of future addressing services without requiring mailpiece redesign Improves mailpiece aesthetics Removes adoption barriers by reducing the address block space required for mailer participation

13 13 OneCode ACS TM

14 14 OneCode ACS TM What do I want done with the mail? –Forward where possible, return the rest? –Dispose of all UAA? –Dispose of all UAA that cannot be forwarded? –Return everything?

15 15 OneCode ACS TM Change Service Requested –Option 1 All Mailpieces Disposed With Notification Provided –Option 2 – First-Class Mail® Only Forwardable Mail Sent To New Address With Notification Other UAA Mail Disposed With Notification

16 16 OneCode ACS TM Address Service Requested –Option 1 Forwardable mailpieces sent to new location, separate notice provided Undeliverable pieces returned with notice affixed (weighted fee for Standard) –Option 2 – First-Class Mail® only Same as above, but when a piece is returned, an ACS record is also provided

17 17 OneCode ACS TM Customer specifies the service desired by inserting the corresponding Service Type ID Fields

18 18 OneCode ACS TM 241083 Full-Service ACS – CSR Opt 2 241083 Full-Service ACS – CSR 141081 Full-Service ACS – ASR Opt 2 141081 Full-Service ACS – ASR 240082OneCode ACS – CSR Option 2 240082OneCode ACS – CSR 140080OneCode ACS – ASR Option 2 140080OneCode ACS ® – ASR 241083240082Traditional ACS – CSR Opt 2 * 241083240082Traditional ACS – CSR * 141081140080Traditional ACS – ASR Opt 2 * 141081140080Traditional ACS™ – ASR * 041036040700Manual Corrections * 270260310300No Address Corrections First-Class Mail® Full- Service w/ Confirm 1 Full- Service w/o Confirm 1 Basic option 1 or Non-auto 2 w/ Confirm Basic option 1 or Non-auto 2 w/o Confirm Address Correction OptionClass of Mail

19 19 OneCode ACS TM COA record contains the Move Effective Date, move type (Family, Individual, Business), parsed name - from the COA, not the mailpiece, parsed old and new address. Nixie record contains the Participant ID, the keyline, and the reason for nondelivery code. OneCode ACS ® records also contain the full 31 characters of the Intelligent Mail ® barcode. Traditional and OneCode ACS records are different sizes for that reason.

20 20 OneCode ACS TM Because ACS™ data comes directly from the forwarding database, some percentage of those new addresses will not DPV ® confirm. The information provided on the record is the information we used for forwarding. COA data is corrected where possible through processes like LACS Link®, Address Element Correction (AEC), AEC II ®, and the Electronic Unresolved Address Reporting System (eUARS).

21 21 OneCode ACS TM MANUAL NOTIFICATIONS $0.50 TRADITIONAL ACS First-Class$0.10 Other Classes$0.27 ONECODE ACS First-ClassFirst Two Notices - $.02 Additional Notices - $.09 Other ClassesFirst Two Notices - $.05 Additional Notices - $.21 FULL SERVICE ACS $0.00 Pricing Effective April 17 th, 2011

22 22 OneCode ACS TM The USPS ® assigns a Mailer ID consisting of either 6 or 9 digits The mailer completes a profile, choosing a class and mailpiece treatment option for each MID. Crossing classes and ancillary services is possible, but should be discussed with ACS™ to anticipate any issues. The mailer prints the Intelligent Mail ® barcode, Sequence Number and Service Type ID to indicate the desired ancillary service. The mailer prints any required or desired ancillary service endorsement on each piece. OneCode ACS® Account Setup

23 23 OneCode ACS TM Both Traditional and OneCode ACS ® mailers must submit samples to the ACS department for approval prior to account activation. Samples are reviewed for correct use and placement of ancillary service endorsements, PID/keyline or Mailer ID (MID) content, Service Type Identifier (STID) content, and barcode readability (OneCode ACS only). ACS™ Account Approval (prior to mailing)

24 24 OneCode ACS TM Address corrections are compiled by Participant ID/MID, posted to RIBBS (Traditional or OneCode) or mailed on CD (Traditional only). Mailer chooses daily, biweekly, weekly, bimonthly, or monthly fulfillments. Mailer logs into website manually or through a script or other automated process to collect data. Record Fulfillment

25 25 OneCode ACS TM Access is provided via a login and password by the customer account number, also known as a MEM number. MEM number is an “umbrella” account number for billing purposes, under which PIDs and MIDs can be grouped, by class. Record Delivery on RIBBS

26 26 OneCode ACS TM Each fulfillment data file is accompanied by a Shipping Notice file. The file format is available in the ACS™ technical guides. The Shipping Notice file provides the number and type of ACS records provided in the fulfillment file of the same date. Fulfillments and Shipping Notices

27 27 OneCode ACS TM ACS™ is the only USPS ® product not paid for in advance. Each month, an invoice is sent to the PID/MID holder showing each fulfillment, the types of records fulfilled, and the amount due. Invoices are payable 30 days net Statements are also provided. Monthly Billing

28 28 Resources Traditional ACS™, please read USPS ® Pub 8a OneCode ACS ®, please read USPS Pub 8b Both are available on RIBBS at www.ribbs.usps.gov. Both links are on the left side menu. www.ribbs.usps.gov Also be sure to read DMM ® 507 for more information on the treatment of UAA mail.

29 29 Options and Benefits –Basic Service –Full-Service –OneCode ACS ® –OneCode Confirm ®

30 30 OneCode Confirm ® What is OneCode Confirm ® ? –OneCode Confirm ® allows mailers total visibility into their mail –Requires Basic Option or Full-Service Option and selection of OneCode Confirm Who should opt for OneCode Confirm? –Mailers who want to take advantage of the full range of benefits available from Intelligent Mail ®

31 31 Improvement over current PLANET Code: Second barcode not needed Greater number of uniquely identified mailpieces Mail tracking service: Documents mailpiece movement through the postal network Can be used to predict delivery Also for outgoing or incoming reply mail OneCode Confirm ®

32 32 OneCode Confirm ®

33 33 OneCode Confirm ® Routing Information within the Barcode (i.e., POSTNET) on the Reply Mailpiece Serves as the USPS Subscriber ID

34 34 OneCode Confirm ® Who Uses Origin Confirm ® Financial Institutions Utilities Remittance Processing Collection Agencies Mail Order and Fulfillment Government / Elections

35 35 OneCode Confirm ®

36 36 OneCode Confirm ® Uniquely identify up to 1 billion mailpieces

37 37 OneCode Confirm ® Who Uses Destination Confirm ® Financial / Credit Cards Insurance Direct Mail Advertisers Mail Order and Fulfillment Retailers Utilities Non-Profit Groups Government / Elections

38 38 OneCode Confirm ® Customer specifies the service desired by inserting the corresponding Service Type ID Fields

39 39 OneCode Confirm ® 241083 Full-Service ACS – CSR Opt 2 241083 Full-Service ACS – CSR 141081 Full-Service ACS – ASR Opt 2 141081 Full-Service ACS – ASR 240082OneCode ACS – CSR Option 2 240082OneCode ACS – CSR 140080OneCode ACS – ASR Option 2 140080OneCode ACS ® – ASR 241083240082Traditional ACS – CSR Opt 2 * 241083240082Traditional ACS – CSR * 141081140080Traditional ACS – ASR Opt 2 * 141081140080Traditional ACS™ – ASR * 041036040700Manual Corrections * 270260310300No Address Corrections First-Class Mail® Full- Service w/ Confirm 1 Full- Service w/o Confirm 1 Basic option 1 or Non-auto 2 w/ Confirm Basic option 1 or Non-auto 2 w/o Confirm Address Correction OptionClass of Mail

40 40 OneCode Confirm ® Getting Started 1. Subscribe and submit samples (20) containing the Intelligent Mail barcode National Customer Support Center Attn: CONFIRM 6060 Primacy Parkway STE 201 Memphis TN 38188-0001 2. Receive Verification of barcode compliance and final approval

41 41 OneCode Confirm ® Planning: Confirm Pre-Shipment Notification Shipment ID Barcode Present Mailing Access Scan Data

42 42 OneCode Confirm ® Accessing Scan Data 1. Customers can receive scan data via File Transfer Protocol 2. Customers can download scans from the CONFIRM website at http://mailtracking.usps.com 3. Customers can receive the entry scan notice via email (PS Form 3152 required)

43 43 OneCode Confirm ® 57104,919,12/21/2006 04:10:34,57401317223,00042012345000000001 57104,919,12/21/2006 04:10:37,57401246401,00042012345000000001 Facility ID Sort Operation Date & Time IMb™ Routing Digits (POSTNET) Intelligent Mail® Barcode (additional digits) Confirm® Tracking Codes

44 44 OneCode Confirm ® BRONZE $ 1,025.00 SILVER $ 2,050.00 GOLD $ 7,750.00 PLATINUM $ 26,000.00 ADDITIONAL SCANS BRONZE $ 250.00 SILVER $ 500.00 GOLD $ 800.00 Confirm® Subscription Pricing Effective April 17 th, 2011

45 45 Resources Publication 197 CONFIRM Service Featuring OneCode CONFIRM CONFIRM website at mailtracking.usps.com RIBBS website at https://ribbs.usps.gov/ Call the National Customer Support Center at (800) 238-3150 (option 1)

46 46 OneCode Confirm ®


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