Temporary Price Increase Goes Into Effect October 18 On Sept. 4,2020, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved a temporary price increase for commercial parcel shipping. THE PRICE INCREASE GOES INTO EFFECT ON OCTOBER 18. You can view the Quadient guide HERE. Below is a table of highlights for most commonly used solutions as well as an official update from MSMA...

URGENT PRESS RELEASE FROM THE USPS *Originally posted on www.usps.com  Three Operating Units Created to Increase Efficiency and Better Serve Customers WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to operate in a more efficient and effective manner and better serve customers, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today announced a modified organizational structure for the U.S. Postal Service. The new organization will align functions...

What is “Flat Rate” Shipping? For one rate flat rate, you can send a package weighing up to 70lbs anywhere in the continental US through the United State Postal Service. Priority Mail® Flat Rate Shipping is one of the most widely used services at the USPS. Shipments sent using the Priority Mail flat rate service arrive within 1-3 business days...

Neotouch Stress-Free Mailing With many offices transitioning into remote work, there is now the challenge of mailing company documents. Now, with Neotouch, you can send all of your mail, right from your laptop!  Neotouch completes the entire mailing process for you and frees up time for other tasks. Have your mail printed, sorted, folded, metered and delivered to the Post...

If you’re familiar with the process of hand-stuffing envelopes, then you know it can slow down workflow efficiency. And of course, give you hand cramps. If this sounds like your office, maybe it’s time for a new solution. Here we list 7 ways a Folder Inserter can improve your work space....

What Are The Deadlines to Ship Packages for the Holidays? The holiday season is upon us. And you know what that means: gifts and cards for our loved ones. Last year 8% of holidays packages had delayed deliveries. To make sure your package isn’t one of them, follow the shipping deadlines laid out below. USPS® Domestic Shipping Deadlines Sending packages and...

Shipping costs putting a strain on your brain? We can help! It’s very important that you audit your shipping invoices regularly. In addition to the shipping rate, these invoices also note any additional shipping charges you may have incurred. These additional surcharges and fees can be anything from address correction to oversize packages. Listed below are five common shipping surcharges,...

On June 23, 2019 the USPS enacted a second rate change.  They will start using dimensional weight to calculate the package pricing for Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express® and Parcel Select. They are also changing the way the calculate dimensional weight. Continue reading for a more detailed breakdown. Dimensional (DIM) Weight All major carriers (UPS, FedEx and now USPS) use...

Mail preparation is one of the most important steps in the mailing process. Because mail preparation involves so many different phases -design, printing, a dressing, insertion and pre-sorting – it quickly becomes a complex and time-consuming task. For businesses relying on manual processing, mail preparation cuts into valuable resources and workload. Failure to integrate modern mailing technology impacts productivity, competitiveness...

Mail has changed in a myriad of ways, but its importance within any successful and thriving organization is still the same. Almost every facet of a business involves communicating information in some form . The mailroom could be considered the heartbeat in a company’s communication efforts with customers, suppliers and employees. It is imperative that mail processes stay up to...