1. Panel 2: Flats Containerization
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Flats Symposium 2008
Panel 2: Flats Containerization
National Postal Forum 2008

2. Panel Members Sharon Daniel Krista Finazzo Joe Schick
Manager, Mailing Standards
United States Postal Service
Krista Finazzo
Manager, Operational Requirements and Integration
Joe Schick
Director, Postal Affairs
Quad Graphics

3. FSS Mail Preparation — Focus
Match Mail Preparation and Entry to Processing Needs
Manage Impact on Mailing Processes
Maintain Sufficient Pallet Volume
Sustain and Grow Flat Mail
Focusing primarily on bundle and pallet preparation at this point. Joint industry-USPS effort.

4. FSS Mail Preparation — Pricing
Carrier Route Bundles & DDU Entry are Not Needed in FSS Zones
Maintain Pricing Structure But Change Prep:
FSS Zones
5D Bundle Contain 5D/CR/HD Pieces
DSCF Lowest Priced Entry Point
Non-FSS Zones
Separate 5D/CR/HD Bundles
DDU Lowest Priced Entry Point For CR/HD Pieces

5. Pallet Preparation
Bypass APPS
Enable Auto Induction
Create Efficient Preparation for Both FSS and Non-FSS Mail
Maintain Sufficient Pallet Volume

6. Bundle Thickness to Maximize Mail into Automation-Compatible Trays
Bundle Preparation
Strapping Only
No Counter-Stacking
Bundle Thickness to Maximize Mail into Automation-Compatible Trays
Early concepts. More information will be available after testing is completed on the prototype auto prepping station, and after the end-to-end system testing this summer.
ACTs = Automation-Compatible Trays.

7. Auto Prep Test Auto-Ready Pallet Finished Product
Earlier testing showed promise for the auto-ready pallet concept.
Auto-Ready Pallet
Finished Product

8. Streamline and Simplify Mail Makeup Reduce Number of Entry Points
End-to-End Solutions
Streamline and Simplify Mail Makeup
Reduce Number of Entry Points
Bypass Bundle and Sack Distribution Where Possible
Automate Mail Preparation
Leverage Data Exchange
FSS mail prep fits into the overall end-to-end solutions envisioned for the flats mailstream. Lots of opportunities, similar to letters in the ’90s.

9. Customer Perspective and Challenges
Questions? 9