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®. NPF. Where knowledge and innovation connect. National Postal Forum. ®. Flats Symposium 2008. Panel 3: Logistics, Planning & Transportation. National Postal Forum 2008. Panel Members. Anita Pursley Vice President, Postal Affairs Quebecor World Logistics Jeff Williamson - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Anita PursleyVice President, Postal AffairsQuebecor World Logistics
Jeff WilliamsonManager, Network Development and SupportUSPS
Tony DobushPartnerPLS-Midwest
Panel Members
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Integration of FSS into Network
Drop Shipment Changes
Network Strategy
Industry Challenges / Opportunities
Agenda
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Deploy to Multiple Types of Facilities
Co-located with Bundle Distribution
Co-located with P&DC Operations
Stand Alone FSS Deployment
Integration of FSS into USPS Network
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Transportation Flow To FSS End-to-End Product Through Existing Network
Transportation Drop Ship
Down Flow From Upstream Entry (BMC, ADC, SCF)
Directly to FSS Site Transportation From FSS to DDU – Based on
Density to Optimize Trip Utilization Direct to DDU Transfer Through P&DC
Integration of FSS into USPS Network
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Objective is to Minimize the Number Of Entry Points
Preparation Changes to Align With FSS Schemes
Service Standards
CET
Drop Shipment Impacts
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Objective: Create a Network That Produces
the Lowest Combined Cost for USPS & Customers, and Improves Consistency of Service
USPS Network Strategy
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Focus on:Air Transportation
Reliable Low Cost Air Network Reduce Air Mail Center (AMC) Operating Cost
Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC) Plant Consolidations
Eliminate Excess Processing Capacity
Bulk Mail Centers (BMC) Optimize Utilization of Key Assets
USPS Network Strategy
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FSS in Multiple Facility Types Increase in Number of Entry Points Multiple Requirements for Drop Ship Entries CET Management for In-Home Planning
New Pallet Preparation Requirements Additional, Smaller Pallets Increased Number of Sacks Less Finer Level Sorted Pallets Additional Handling Costs
Industry Challenges / Opportunities
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Co-Mail and Co-Palletization Value of Co-Mail Increases? Added Complexity Additional Space / Staging Requirements
Transportation Increased Costs – Fuel, Stop-off Charges Load Factor Load Stability
Industry Challenges / Opportunities
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Despite Challenges, the Industry Supports the FSS Initiative and the
USPS Objective of Creating a Network that Produces the Lowest Combined
Cost for USPS & Customers and Improves Consistency of Service
Summary
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Customer Perspective and Challenges