PostCom's Post Ops Update provides news and information on postal operations issues, and is published when events warrant. This publications is available to PostCom members only. Comments and feedback on the publication are welcome.
2009 Post Ops Updates
- 05-09 June 17, 2009
- 04-09 May 1, 2009
- 03-09 April 18, 2009
- 02-09 March 13, 2009
- 01-09 February 23, 2009
2008 Post Ops Updates
2007 Post Ops Updates
- 06-07, November 9, 2007
- 05-07, August 3, 2007
- 04-07, May 24, 2007
- 03-07, March 30, 2007
- 02-07, February 23, 2007
- 01-07, January 10, 2007
2006 Post Ops Updates
- 07-06, November 3, 2006
- 06-06, August 4, 2006
- 05-06, May 19, 2006
- 04-06, April 7, 2006
- 03-06, March 24, 2006
- 02-06, February 25, 2006
- 01-06, January 18, 2006
2005 Post Ops Updates
- Issue 09-05, November 4, 2005
- Issue 08-05, September 28, 2005
- Issue 07-05, August 19, 2005
- Issue 06-05, June 15, 2005
- Issue 05-05, May 21, 2005
- Issue 04-05, April 22, 2005
- Issue 03-05, March 25, 2005
- I ssue 02-05, February 25, 2005
- I ssue 01-05, January 11, 2005
2004 Post Ops Updates
- Issue 05-04, December 2004: More changes in senior staff at the Postal Service; on a new workgroup looking at parcel packaging issues; news on the new USPS Merlin web site; news on revised customer support rulings; recent changes to the Domestic Mail Manual; mail transport equipment news; and the USPS' call for "innovations."
- I ssue 04-04, October 2004: USPS moves to surface visibility system; POSTALONE workgroup in need of periodical mailers; More polywrap testing needed; Workgroup looks for ways to reduce sacks; USPS to introduce AECII service; Address quality barriers identified; Workgroup looking at packaging of machinable parcels; Compensating Confirm subscribers for service deficiencies; Service updates on USPS website; New MERLIN web site; New Search engine on USPS.com; PostCom intelligent mail workgroup formed.
- I ssue 03-04, October 2004: MTAC Drop Shipment process improvements, bundle integrity issues, common MERLIN errors, redesign of the MERLIN web site, address accuracy verification, BMC pallet bundle shrinkwrap requirements, envelope reflectance meter, business mail training courses, and the new flats automation template.
- I ssue 02-04, October 2004: USPS 4-state barcode test, delivery point sequencing, flats sequence sorting, other flats processing matters, USPS permit system and PostalOne!, USPS tray sorters, LACSLink.
- Issue 01-04, September 2004: USPS Proposes APPS Bundle Requirements, Packaging Standards -- Change to Proposed Rule, Mailing Standards/RCSC Info Available, Report Confirm service problems, MERLIN documents available, USPS Drop Ship facility changes.