StreamliningVerificationMTACWorkgroup93

Streamlining Verification MTAC Workgroup 932Streamlining VerificationMTAC Workgroup 93Mission Statement:Collectively determine how the USPS and the Industry can leverage existing,or guide future,technological solutions into the mailing life cycle that can enhance the verification and induction process.Workgroup Lifecycle May 2005 through Quarter I,2006Four Task Teams(Subgroups):Vision Team Barcode Team Implementation Team Measurement and Reporting Team3Vision Team(Complete Work by Sept 2005)Define a vision for seamless acceptance for all classes of mail.Determine the business value to the Industry and the USPS for implementing the process change.4Enable integrated Electronic Payment capabilities for all customers,products&servicesTransition to Electronic Collaboration with all CustomersPromote Advance Notification from Customers to align resources against customer needsLeverage barcodes for in process revenue assurance controls and visibilityTransition to Inline Electronic Verification across processing lifecycleAdopt a risk-based verification approachContinuous Proactive Customer Feedback LoopBusiness Mail Acceptance Accountability for QualityVision:Seamless Acceptance5Vision:Integrated PaymentCentralized PaymentCustomers structure account portfolios to meet needsAccounts linked by Customer ID that permits visibility across all mailer locations and products Flexible Payment OptionsACH Credit/Debit,FedWire,eCheckAvailable For All Products and ServicesBulk mailings,stamps,PC postage,P.O.Boxes,Click-N-Ship,pick-upsAccessible Across Customer ChannelsWeb,phone,post office,back dock,meterCentralized Payment AccountsEnabler:Payment Engine6PostalOne!Mailing InformationCustomersLinks to Appointments(FAST)Accepts DocumentationForwards Information To Induction Facility(Surface Visibility)Customer Visibility:Account Management,Mail quality,Mail statusTranslate/Debit Postage,Automated DeductionAdvance notification Enables Resource PlanningVision:Electronic Collaboration7PostalOne!Mailing InformationCustomersFeedbackAppointment StatusDocumentation processed,postage estimatedInduction StatusCustomer VisibilityPostage ChargesMail Preparation QualityMail Tracking&Delivery PerformanceVision:Electronic Collaboration8Vision:Electronic Collaboration MethodsComprehensive approach to electronic documentation and postage:Mail.dat Electronic Exchange Web Services Form-Based Electronic Exchange Web Browser Wizard Postage Statements OnlineElectronic Documentation translates to electronic Postage Web Services mail.dat Web Wizard9Barcode Team(Complete Work by Nov 2005)Guide and assess the utilization of customer-applied bar codes across the supply chain Identify and resolve issues relating to postal specifications for customer-applied barcodes.Recommend specifications for customer barcode elements that will meet the needs of the mailing industry and support effective use of barcodes in providing multiple services and postage reporting.10Leverage BarcodeIdentity:Unique ID across assets,containing or linked to customer IDs11Implementation Team(Complete Work by March 2006)Define processes for automated verification for Standard and Periodical mailers utilizing pallet and bundle barcodes.Initiate a proof of concept for automated verification with pallet barcodes.Develop,guide,and assess a“proof of concept”pilot to be launched on August 2005 for an electronic 8125.Implement the e8125.12MTAC Workgroup#84Presort Info.Container Appts.VerificationPayment Release 8125Shipment StatusReconciliationReportAppointmentsSchedulingMailervia MAIL.DATvia Web ServicesQualification Report Submissione8125sInduction13Measurement and Reporting Team(Complete Work by March 2006)Apply experience and findings from Implementation Team to enhance the utilization of data throughout the supply chain.Determine quality metrics to position data from a quality improvement orientation rather than audit approach.14Work Group 93 Notional ScheduleVision Team 05/17/05 9/30/05Pilot 1 08/25/05 11/30/05Implementation Team 08/08/05 03/31/06Measurement and Reporting 09/01/05 03/31/06May 2005June 2005July 2005Aug 2005Sept 2005Oct 2005Nov 2005Dec 2005Jan 2006Feb 2006Mar 2006Barcode Team 05/17/05 11/30/05Pilot 2 11/30/05 01/31/06Meeting ScheduleMay MTACJune Telecon&IDEA JulyTeleconAug 16 MTACSeptTeleconOctTeleconNov MTACDec 2005Jan 2006Feb 2006Mar 2006