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What Can We Expect From the 2012 Rate Adjustments? Part III

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My two previous posts discussed the expected and unexpected elements to the 2012 Consumer Pricing Index increase. Now I would like explain how I think this may affect you and how Bell and Howell will help you through these changes. What All of This Means to Our Customers In the end, the adjustments in any [...]

What Can We Expect From the 2012 Rate Adjustments? Part II

by BCC Software Inc

In my previous post I discussed some of the expected elements to the 2012 Consumer Price Index increase. In this post, I will discuss some of the elements I did not expect. The Unexpected There was one important element to the rate adjustment proposal that was very welcomed, and that is the Second Ounce Free [...]

What Can We Expect From the 2012 Rate Adjustments? Part I

by BCC Software Inc

On October 18, the USPS® issued the anticipated filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for rate adjustments to market dominant mail and services that will take effect on January 22, 2012. This filing calls for a standard Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase, and includes elements that I expected, and others that I did not. [...]

What Should the USPS Do?

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The Wall Street Journal wants to know what you think the Postal Service™ should do to solve their financial problems. A great discussion is underway. See what people have to say and vote in the poll here: http://online.wsj.com/community/groups/question-day-229/topics/should-us-postal-service-do?commentid=3213732

Graph Expo 2011 Hot Topics: QR Codes and Direct Mail Response Rates

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We wrapped up another exciting Graph Expo last week, and we are proud to have again been a contributor and exhibitor at this annual event. While some companies chose not to participate or reduced their size, Bell and Howell continued to show support for the industry by attending this important event. In fact we had [...]

The New Hometown Post Office

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Ever since the U.S. Postal Service® announced in January that 1,400 offices were under review for potential closing, both industry professionals and citizens in affected areas alike have questioned what options will be available to people whose Post Offices™ are closed. On Tuesday, the Postmaster General announced a proposed plan, the Village Post Office, that [...]

CASS Cycle N SuiteLink Requirement Amended

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The USPS® has announced an amendment to the CASS™ Cycle N SuiteLink® requirement. Originally, the Postal Service stated that in order to qualify for an automation price, addresses printed on each mailpiece must include the suite information provided by SuiteLink. This requirement has been adjusted to make it easier for mailers to receive automation discounts. [...]

2011 MFSA Annual Conference Coming Soon! Visit BCC at Booth 29!

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In less than two weeks, the 2011 MFSA Annual Conference will kick off in Colorado Springs, CO, June 15-18. Given the many changes that have occurred within the postal industry over the past year and the volatile economy, this year’s conference will prove to be particularly beneficial. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how [...]

National Postal Forum is Approaching

by BCC Software Inc

It’s hard to believe, but in less than two weeks the National Postal Forum will be kicking off. The BCC Software Team will be on hand to discuss its latest innovations and industry trends. Additionally, preregistered attendees will receive a postcard, and if you bring it to booth 1534, the Intelligent Mail barcode will be [...]

BCC VP of Software Engineering Receives IDEAlliance Award

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BCC Vice President of Software Engineering Bob Schimek was awarded the 2011 IDEAlliance Circle Award at the April 4 IDEAlliance Print Distribution Conference. The IDEAlliance Circle Award was established in 2005 to recognize outstanding and innovative contributions and leadership for work to advance the organization’s committees and working groups. Bob, Mail.dat co-chair, received this honor [...]

New Deputy Postmaster General Named

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Ronald A. Stroman will take office as Deputy Postmaster General on April 4.  Stroman will lead many important initiatives aimed at resolving the Postal Service’s financial difficulties, including restructuring the retiree health benefit prefund, adjusting delivery frequency, and more. Click here to read more about Stroman’s appointment.

USPS Reaches Deal with Largest Union

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The Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) have reached a tentative agreement that will provide workers with a 3.5% pay increase over 4 1/2 years, while steadily increasing the percentage that union members must contribute toward health insurance plans.  This deal also stipulates that career employees hired before November 2010 cannot be [...]

The Benefits of DSF2

by BCC Software Inc

Address quality is critical in today’s mailing environment. Anything that can be done to reduce wasted printing and postage while improving targeting can be a significant boost to a direct mail effort. While a wide range of services are available, DSF2® is one value-added service that can be useful in a wide array of scenarios. [...]

The customer is always right. Their data, on the other hand…

by BCC Software Inc

Billions of mailpieces move around the country every year, mostly facilitated by high-volume mail-processing companies serving corporate clients. If you work for one of those mega-mailers, you’re probably familiar with the scenario in which a customer’s submitted address data – the lifeblood of that mailing job, in terms of its ability to reach its intended [...]

BCC Software Heads to MAILCOM

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BCC Software has representatives at MAILCOM in Washington, who are busy setting up today for the exhibition that begins tomorrow. As the industry’s only east coast show this year, a new location, and some noteworthy speakers, MAILCOM seems primed to have a larger impact than normal. Along with the exhibition area, MAILCOM will have its [...]

BCC’s Product Management Team Thanks You!!!

by BCC Software Inc

Thank you to the many folks who joined BCC’s web event on February 9, BCC’s Product Management Team: A Look Forward. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the team that is your voice to BCC. The Product Management team is chartered with listening to both your needs and the heartbeat of the industry [...]

Levels of Increase Not Seen in 5 – 6 Years

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In January, the Winterberry Group, an advertising and marketing consultancy, released a report highlighting growth and trends of marketing communication channels. If you didn’t get a chance to review the report in January, take some time now to review one of the latest articles from DM News, Marketers’ secret weapon: direct mail, that reiterates the [...]

Senator Susan M. Collins Requests Audit

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Upon a request led by Senator Susan M. Collins, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will conduct a review to determine the effects USPS Compliance Rules have on business mailers. Per the OIG’s website, they will “focus on recent and planned changes to compliance rules related to Intelligent Mail, Mail Evaluation Readability Lookup Instrument, [...]

USPS News: New Prices & IMb Implementation

by BCC Software Inc

Today, the United States Postal Service announced that it filed new mailing services prices with the Postal Regulatory Commission that would be effective April 17, and that they’re delaying the Intelligent Mail barcode requirement for automation discounts. Despite delaying the requirement, remember that the barcode offers benefits including more services in one barcode,  increased space on mailpieces, [...]

2011 Brings About Restructuring Within the USPS

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Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe today announced a number of changes to the structure of the USPS.  These changes include a 16 percent reduction to officer ranks, realigning revenue-generating business units, and closing an Area office. The official press release regarding these changes says that the key business goals that the USPS is focusing on [...]

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