1. 1 Update Recommendations for Flat-Size Mail Design MTAC Workgroup #77 Joyce McGarvy George Hurst May 7, 2003 Joyce McGarvy George Hurst May 7, 2003

2. 2 Work Group  Several new members have been added from both Industry & USPS so all interested parties are represented.  Industry Representatives include:  Printers  Publishers – Magazines and Newspapers  Media Mailers  Polywrap Users  Shared Mail Mailers Work Group  Several new members have been added from both Industry & USPS so all interested parties are represented.  Industry Representatives include:  Printers  Publishers – Magazines and Newspapers  Media Mailers  Polywrap Users  Shared Mail Mailers

3. 3 Concerns  Creativity  Costs  Construction  Gatefold Covers – tabs  Cover Weight Concerns  Creativity  Costs  Construction  Gatefold Covers – tabs  Cover Weight

4. 4 Work In Progress  Document  Requirements - AFSM 100 - FSM 1000  Recommendations - Cover Materials - Basis Weight  Examples  Illustrations Work In Progress  Document  Requirements - AFSM 100 - FSM 1000  Recommendations - Cover Materials - Basis Weight  Examples  Illustrations

5. 5 Objective  Identify Key Factors Contributing to Mis-Feeds, Mis-Sorts, and Damaged Mail  Recommend Design Alternatives to Avoid Problems  Use Language that is Easy to Understand & Follow Using Illustrations Wherever Possible  Acknowledge Current Industry Capabilities and Customer Needs - Production Equip/Cost/Creativity  Do Not Create Additional Mailing Requirements Objective  Identify Key Factors Contributing to Mis-Feeds, Mis-Sorts, and Damaged Mail  Recommend Design Alternatives to Avoid Problems  Use Language that is Easy to Understand & Follow Using Illustrations Wherever Possible  Acknowledge Current Industry Capabilities and Customer Needs - Production Equip/Cost/Creativity  Do Not Create Additional Mailing Requirements

6. 6 7 Key Segments 1.Objective of the Document 2.Overview of Auto Equip & Operation 3.General Mailpiece Structure 4.Envelope & Polywrap Recommendation 5.Bound, Unbound, & Folded Design 6.Cover Designs/Materials 7.Quick Reference Guide 7 Key Segments 1.Objective of the Document 2.Overview of Auto Equip & Operation 3.General Mailpiece Structure 4.Envelope & Polywrap Recommendation 5.Bound, Unbound, & Folded Design 6.Cover Designs/Materials 7.Quick Reference Guide

7. 7 MTAC Sub-Committee  Co-Chairs: Joyce McGarvy & George Hurst  Valassis  Time, Inc  AARP Publications  Cadmus Communications  Crain Communications  Time Customer Service  RR Donnelley  Quebecor World Logistics  Publisher’s Clearing House  Scholastic, Inc.  Mailing &Fulfillment Service Assn.  Landmark Community Newspapers MTAC Sub-Committee  Co-Chairs: Joyce McGarvy & George Hurst  Valassis  Time, Inc  AARP Publications  Cadmus Communications  Crain Communications  Time Customer Service  RR Donnelley  Quebecor World Logistics  Publisher’s Clearing House  Scholastic, Inc.  Mailing &Fulfillment Service Assn.  Landmark Community Newspapers  G&J USA Publishing  Quad/Graphics  Advance Magazine Group  America Online  PostCom  Computerworld  Newsweek, Inc  L.L. Bean  Our Sunday Visitor, Inc.  ADVO  Reiman Pulications  G&J USA Publishing  Quad/Graphics  Advance Magazine Group  America Online  PostCom  Computerworld  Newsweek, Inc  L.L. Bean  Our Sunday Visitor, Inc.  ADVO  Reiman Pulications

8. 8 Timeline/Next Steps  Draft Guidelines Distributed date?  Written Comments Received date?  eMail Address Established “flatsize@email.usps.gov”  4 th Meeting Concluded April 29 th  Next [final?] Meeting May 20 th  Targeted Completion, July 2003 Timeline/Next Steps  Draft Guidelines Distributed date?  Written Comments Received date?  eMail Address Established “flatsize@email.usps.gov”  4 th Meeting Concluded April 29 th  Next [final?] Meeting May 20 th  Targeted Completion, July 2003

9. 9 Thank You