Intelligent Mail

In May 2009, mailers will have options to choose from when using Intelligent Mail barcodes to benefit from automation prices for letters and flats.The first option, referred to as "Full Service" Intelligent Mail, will require the use of unique Intelligent Mail barcodes applied to letter and flat mailpieces, trays, sacks, and containers, such as pallets, and the submission of electronic mailing documentation. The second option, or "Basic" Intelligent Mail, will only require mailers to apply Intelligent Mail barcodes on mailpieces and not on trays and containers. There will be discounted rates in the May 2009 rates specific to Full and Basic Service Intelligent Mail. After May 2010, automation prices will no longer be available for the use of the POSTNET barcode.

Sample Intelligent Mail Pallet Placard		Sample 10/24 Intelligent Mail Tray Label

Requirements for participation

Intelligent Mail Solutions

Full-Service Option – Mailer Benefits

• Better visibility into the mailstream
• Ability to track individual pieces, handling units and containers
• Receive information about mail preparation and address quality
• Determine when a mailing was inducted to the postal system
• Address correction services, if requested
• Mail induction (start-the-clock) information
• Optional Confirm Service

DAT-MAIL is your Intelligent Mail Solution

• PostalOne!® Mail.dat® electronic documentation options
• PostalOne!® Web Services electronic documentation options
• FAST Web Services drop ship appointment scheduling
• A backup/transitional paper statement system and database
• Customizable Intelligent Mail Container Labels/Placards
• Pallet Tracking Database
• Optional Confirm Service support

Intelligent Mail will be requiredl in order to obtain the lowest possible rates

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Intelligent Mail Resources

Mailpiece Design Analyst

Learn about the things a USPS Mailpiece Design Analyst can help you with:
http://www.usps.com/replymail/mailpiece.htm

And access a handy lookup tool to find your local MDA.

http://ribbs.usps.gov
in the left hand navigation column, look for:
Intelligent Mail Barcode, Intelligent Mail Container Barcode, and Intelligent Mail Tray Label

Resources here include FAQs, Steps to Create the Barcode, Barcode Specifications, Mailer ID Guidelines, information on OneCode ACS and OneCode Confirm, Videos, Presentations, and an online coder/decoder tool

http://www.usps.com/nationalpcc/pccworkshopbox.htm

Highly recommended:

• Powering up Your Business with Intelligent Mail
• Intelligent Mail® and the United States Postal Service
• PostalOne!® System
• The 1-2-3 of Electronic Documentation

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