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Package Services: The USPS Advantage Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping! Take The Guesswork

Package Services: The USPS Advantage Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping! Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

What are USPS Shipping Services? You know these … Mailing Services § § §

What are USPS Shipping Services? You know these … Mailing Services § § § First-Class Mail Periodicals Standard Mail Single-Piece Parcel Post Media Mail Bound Printed Matter Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping You might not know these Shipping Services § § § § Priority Mail Express Mail Parcel Select Parcel Return Service Global Express Guaranteed Express Mail International Priority Mail International First Class Mail International

What We Want You To Know About USPS § USPS is a great value

What We Want You To Know About USPS § USPS is a great value in price and service § Free tracking § Free Package Pickup § Free packaging supplies § Online shipping solutions § Discounts for postage § No surcharges Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Key Customer Decision Points § Reliability is always No. 1 § Convenience = ease

Key Customer Decision Points § Reliability is always No. 1 § Convenience = ease of doing business § Value added features: Ø Tracking Ø Packaging Ø Electronic shipping solutions Ø Customer care § Price + features = value Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Surcharges Are Big Business § Our competitors use surcharges to offset their costs. §

Surcharges Are Big Business § Our competitors use surcharges to offset their costs. § Surcharges are added on to the published price to ship and are never discounted. § Some Surcharges like Fuel fluctuate and make it difficult to predict and maintain a balanced shipping budget. § Are you willing to wager your company’s shipping costs on something that changes monthly? Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

USPS Surcharge Summary No Surcharges For § Residential Delivery § Saturday Delivery § Rural

USPS Surcharge Summary No Surcharges For § Residential Delivery § Saturday Delivery § Rural Delivery § Undeliverable Mail § Address Corrections § Packaging Supplies § Forwarding § Package Pickup Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Easy Payment for USPS Shipping § Centralized Accounting and Payment System (CAPS) Ø EFT

Easy Payment for USPS Shipping § Centralized Accounting and Payment System (CAPS) Ø EFT § Electronic Verification System (e. VS) Ø Allows for paperless manifesting and payment § Online postage payment Ø Click-N-Ship Ø Shipping Assistant Ø Vendors Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Free Eco-Friendly Shipping Supplies Earned Cradle To Cradle certification § New packaging uses bio-friendly

Free Eco-Friendly Shipping Supplies Earned Cradle To Cradle certification § New packaging uses bio-friendly inks and cardboard § First and only firm to receive this endorsement for packaging § Packaging features Cradle To Cradle logo Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Flat Rate Packaging Convenient flat rates for domestic and international shipments § Express Mail

Flat Rate Packaging Convenient flat rates for domestic and international shipments § Express Mail Flat Rate Envelope*: Ø $17. 50 US Ø $25. 95 Canada Ø $27. 95 All other countries § Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope & New Small Flat Rate Box*: Ø $ 4. 95 US Ø $10. 95 Canada Ø $12. 95 All other countries * Prices Are For Retail. Shippers Using Click-N-Ship, PC Postage Or Express Mail Corporate Accounts Will Receive A Discounted Rate Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Flat Rate Packaging (con’t) § Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Boxes*: Ø $10. 35

Flat Rate Packaging (con’t) § Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Boxes*: Ø $10. 35 US Ø $25. 95 Canada Ø $41. 95 All other countries § Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box*: Ø $13. 95 US Ø $11. 95 APO/FPO Ø $32. 95 Canada Ø $53. 95 All other countries *Prices are for Retail. Shippers using Click-N-Ship, PC Postage or Express Mail Corporate Accounts will receive a discounted rate Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Free Package Pick Up Customers request pickup at usps. com Take The Guesswork Out

Free Package Pick Up Customers request pickup at usps. com Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping Carriers pick up the packages while on their routes.

State of the Art Shipping Technology § Automated Package Processing System can handle 9,

State of the Art Shipping Technology § Automated Package Processing System can handle 9, 500 packages per hour § Intelligent Mail package barcode allows for improved tracking and processing § Leveraging scanning technology for -to-end package visibility Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping end

Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice ONE barcode is scanned for all packages Take The Guesswork

Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice ONE barcode is scanned for all packages Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Customer Support § Business Service Network § Business Mail Entry § Account Managers and

Customer Support § Business Service Network § Business Mail Entry § Account Managers and Global Account Managers support Enhanced Inquiries and Claims process Ø New electronic international inquiry processes Ø New domestic online claim process Ø Reduced claim-handling time Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

USPS Expedited Shipping: Express Mail Priority Mail Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

USPS Expedited Shipping: Express Mail Priority Mail Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Overnight guaranteed delivery, free tracking, free insurance up to $100, free packaging, and flat-rate

Overnight guaranteed delivery, free tracking, free insurance up to $100, free packaging, and flat-rate options Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

2 to 3 -day delivery, Delivery Confirmation, available insurance, free packaging, and flat-rate options

2 to 3 -day delivery, Delivery Confirmation, available insurance, free packaging, and flat-rate options Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Express Mail and Priority Mail have zone-based pricing Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Express Mail and Priority Mail have zone-based pricing Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

First-Class Mail Parcels Use First-Class Mail for your small packages. § Ounce based rates

First-Class Mail Parcels Use First-Class Mail for your small packages. § Ounce based rates for packages weighing less than 13 oz. § One to three day delivery § Low cost / reliable shipping starting at just $1. 22 § Visibility and Tracking available Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Commercial Plus – A New Pricing Tier § Commercial Plus pricing took effect in

Commercial Plus – A New Pricing Tier § Commercial Plus pricing took effect in January 2009 § Ideal for customers with high shipping volumes § Pricing is available for domestic Express Mail and Priority Mail § Commercial Plus prices for Express Mail are 14. 5 percent less than retail on average § Commercial Plus prices for Priority Mail are 7 percent less than retail on average Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Qualifying for Commercial Plus Pricing § Must meet minimum volume requirements § 6, 000

Qualifying for Commercial Plus Pricing § Must meet minimum volume requirements § 6, 000 pieces annually for Express Mail (25 pieces daily) § 100, 000 pieces annually for Priority Mail (420 pieces daily) § Must sign a Commercial Plus Customer Agreement § Must use an approved payment method Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Priority Mail Discounts Online with usps. com’s Click-N-Ship with approved vendors § e. Bay

Priority Mail Discounts Online with usps. com’s Click-N-Ship with approved vendors § e. Bay § Stamps. com § Endicia § Pitney Bowes Inc. Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Online Shipping Solutions § Online Discounts § Online Insurance § Online Shipping Labels: ØClick-N-Ship

Online Shipping Solutions § Online Discounts § Online Insurance § Online Shipping Labels: ØClick-N-Ship ØShipping Assistant ØUSPS Approved Vendors Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Co-Branding and Custom Packaging Link your brand to the name of America’s most trusted

Co-Branding and Custom Packaging Link your brand to the name of America’s most trusted federal agency Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

What else can Expedited Shipping offer? § For us, Saturday is a business day

What else can Expedited Shipping offer? § For us, Saturday is a business day § We deliver everywhere in the U. S. § New Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box § Express Mail #10 Envelope § Priority Mail Open and Distribute § New Technology Solutions Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

USPS Ground Shipping: Parcel Select Parcel Post Media Mail Parcel Return Service Merchandise Return

USPS Ground Shipping: Parcel Select Parcel Post Media Mail Parcel Return Service Merchandise Return Service Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Parcel Select § Designed for large and medium-sized shippers § Three levels of entry

Parcel Select § Designed for large and medium-sized shippers § Three levels of entry give you three price levels Ø DBMC, DSCF or DDU (offers the lowest rate) § Features high reliability, affordability and visibility § Select from a variety of national and regional third-party logistics providers listed at: usps. com/shipping/consolidators. htm Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Parcel Post § An affordable and reliable 2 -8 day service standard § Benefits:

Parcel Post § An affordable and reliable 2 -8 day service standard § Benefits: ØAlso sold at retail for single piece option for small & growing businesses ØDelivery to every address in the United States-including PO Boxes and military addresses ØTracking & Visibility available Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Media Mail Send your printed or recorded material using this service § Media Mail®

Media Mail Send your printed or recorded material using this service § Media Mail® service is a cost efficient way to mail books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computerreadable media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes). § There are presorted rates available for bulk quantities of Media Mail (minimum quantity is 300 pieces). § A barcode discount is available for Media Mail. § Rates are based on weight and size. Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Reverse Logistics Opportunities § Reverse logistics solutions — growing need § Upward trend in

Reverse Logistics Opportunities § Reverse logistics solutions — growing need § Upward trend in items that are: Ø Returned Ø Recycled Ø Repaired Ø Recalled Ø Recovered Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Return Solutions Key USPS advantages Easiest and most convenient returns network § Collection boxes

Return Solutions Key USPS advantages Easiest and most convenient returns network § Collection boxes § Retail access – over 32, 000 Post Offices nationwide § Pickup at more than 146 million home and business addresses six days a week Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Parcel Return Service § Work-sharing earns discounts for you and offers an easy way

Parcel Return Service § Work-sharing earns discounts for you and offers an easy way for customers to return items § Two rate structures to retrieve returns by you or an agent Ø RBMC or RDU § First-mile commercial service Ø Free Package Pickup Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Merchandise Return Service § Premier end-to-end service, customized to fit your needs. § Available

Merchandise Return Service § Premier end-to-end service, customized to fit your needs. § Available for: Ø Priority Mail Ø Parcel Post Ø First Class Mail § Easy to get prepaid return labels to your customers Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

What else can Ground Shipping offer? § For us, Saturday is a business day

What else can Ground Shipping offer? § For us, Saturday is a business day § We deliver everywhere in the U. S. § 52 extra delivery days § Parcel Select Service Ø New tiered incentive pricing Ø 98% on time delivery § Parcel Return Service Ø New volume-based rebates Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

USPS International Shipping: Four Package Options Volume Discounts No Surcharges/Brokers Fees Take The Guesswork

USPS International Shipping: Four Package Options Volume Discounts No Surcharges/Brokers Fees Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG®) Our fastest date-certain service with Global delivery by Fed. Ex

Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG®) Our fastest date-certain service with Global delivery by Fed. Ex Express® § 1– 3 business days* § Starting at $31. 95 *Average number of days may depend on origin and destination. Visit usps. com/international for more information Fed. Ex Express is a registered trademark of the Federal Express Corporation and is used by permission. Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Global Express Guaranteed® (cont. ) Benefits include: § Money-back guarantee § $100 Insurance included

Global Express Guaranteed® (cont. ) Benefits include: § Money-back guarantee § $100 Insurance included § Online postage discount: 10% § Tracking to all destinations § Free Package Pickup* *For complete details on Free Package Pickup, visit usps. com Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Express Mail International® Fast, reliable service with date-certain delivery to select countries. § 3–

Express Mail International® Fast, reliable service with date-certain delivery to select countries. § 3– 5 business days* § Starting at $25. 95 (Flat Rate Envelope) *Average number of days may depend on origin and destination. Visit usps. com/international for more information. Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Express Mail International® (cont. ) Benefits include: § Money-back guarantee to Australia, China, Great

Express Mail International® (cont. ) Benefits include: § Money-back guarantee to Australia, China, Great Britain, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Spain § Flat Rate Envelope available § $100 Insurance included § Online postage discount: 8% § Tracking available to major destinations § Free Package Pickup* *For complete details on Free Package Pickup, visit usps. com Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Priority Mail International™ Parcels Unbeatable rates on reliable delivery of packages. § 6– 10

Priority Mail International™ Parcels Unbeatable rates on reliable delivery of packages. § 6– 10 business days* § Insurance § Built-in indemnity § Tracking available § Single package prices start at $19. 00 § Medium Flat Rate Box starts at $25. 95 § Large Flat Rate Box $32. 95 *Average number of days may depend on origin and destination. Visit usps. com/international for more information. Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Priority Mail International™ (cont. ) Unbeatable rates on reliable delivery of documents and small

Priority Mail International™ (cont. ) Unbeatable rates on reliable delivery of documents and small merchandise. §Starting at $10. 95 for a Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box §Registered Mail™ service (Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box) Priority Mail International Benefits include: § Flat rate options § Online postage discount: 5% § Free Package Pickup* *For complete details on Free Package Pickup, visit usps. com Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

First-Class Mail International™ Economical shipping for letters, postcards, and items weighing up to 4

First-Class Mail International™ Economical shipping for letters, postcards, and items weighing up to 4 lbs. • Transit time varies by destination* • Starting at $0. 75 • Registered Mail™ service available • Can be used with various PC Postage® vendors *Visit usps. com/international for more information. Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Price Comparison Sending a 5 lb. package to Alice Springs, Australia Express Mail International

Price Comparison Sending a 5 lb. package to Alice Springs, Australia Express Mail International (5 Days) $54. 00 Worldwide Priority Express 2 -5 Days $132. 95 International Economy (5 Days) $136. 50 Worldwide Expedited (4 -5 Days) Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping $137. 00

Online Shipping Solutions § Payment Ø Major credit cards Ø Pay. Pal § Labels:

Online Shipping Solutions § Payment Ø Major credit cards Ø Pay. Pal § Labels: Ø Online Labels Combine: § Postage Payment § Customs Declaration § Tracking Number Ø Print labels and forms § Click-N-Ship § Shipping Assistant § USPS Approved Vendors Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping § Automatic discounts: Ø Global Express Guaranteed® (10%) Ø Express Mail International (8%) Ø Priority Mail International (5%)

Volume Letter Mail Options International Priority Airmail (IPA) § Faster, cost-effective delivery for volume

Volume Letter Mail Options International Priority Airmail (IPA) § Faster, cost-effective delivery for volume mailings. § 3– 7 business days to most locations International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) § Affordable, reliable delivery for volume global mailings. § 7– 14 business days to most locations Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Customized Solutions § Customized agreements offer solutions tailored to meet your business needs. Ø

Customized Solutions § Customized agreements offer solutions tailored to meet your business needs. Ø Volume incentives and customized services from published IPA/ISAL prices and services § Incentive opportunities Ø Global package incentives Ø Express Mail Corporate Account incentives Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Today’s U. S. Postal Service § Continues to connect people and businesses since our

Today’s U. S. Postal Service § Continues to connect people and businesses since our nation’s founding § Our mission has remained the same for more than 230 years: § Provide trusted, affordable, and universal service Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

More locations than any other shipper. Period. § 149 million delivery points within the

More locations than any other shipper. Period. § 149 million delivery points within the U. S. § Over 32, 000 Post Office locations § Over 200, 000 delivery and collection vehicles § Service in over 190 countries § Billions of delivery points worldwide Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

USPS commitment to the environment § We are the only shipping company to earn

USPS commitment to the environment § We are the only shipping company to earn the Cradle-To-Cradle certification § We recycle 1 million tons of material a year § We operate the largest alternative-fuel vehicle fleet in the country Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Value For Your Shipping Dollar… § You receive high reliability with competitive pricing on

Value For Your Shipping Dollar… § You receive high reliability with competitive pricing on our expedited services § Our ground solutions offer you economical shipping and full tracking § Our international rates average 40 -60% lower then our competitors Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping

Maximize Your Savings! Reduced Service Calls Free Package Pickup Easy Returns Solutions No Surcharges

Maximize Your Savings! Reduced Service Calls Free Package Pickup Easy Returns Solutions No Surcharges Contract Pricing Free Delivery Confirmation Free Packaging Flat-Rate Shipping Work Share Discounts Consumer Plus Pricing No Residential Surcharge Online Discounts Volume Discounts No Fuel Surcharge QUESTIONS? Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping