Mail Systems Management
The following sessions will be presented at MAILCOM 2024 Fall:
SESSION MM101:
Mail Management 101: Sharpen Your Mail Expertise
In an industry that is continuously evolving and improving, it’s a daunting challenge to stay up to date on best practices. This session will cover the foundation of mailing, which includes classes of mail, processing categories, address requirements and more. Whether you are an expert or a novice, this program will empower you to build on your postal knowledge.
Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 – Round One, 2:00-3:00pm
SESSION MM123:
Tips & Tricks to Save on Postage
With postage rates continuing to rise every few months, it is imperative to use every avenue available to reduce and save on those costs. This session will review some of the biggest promotions from the 2025 USPS Promotions Calendar and discuss how to receive postal discounts.
Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 – Round Three, 4:30-5:30pm
SESSION MM264:
Mail Management for the New Manager
This session will focus on giving a new Mail Services Manager the information and tools needed to be successful. It will focus on basic mail and distribution knowledge and skills, Professional industry networking and the various professional certifications programs available will also be discussed.
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 – Round Four, 1:30-2:30pm
SESSION MM295:
Claiming the Best Postage Rate to Save Time & Money
This session teaches the importance of analyzing your mailings to ensure you are obtaining the best postage rates for First Class Bulk, Periodical & Standard Mail. Learn different options for improving your mailing lists resulting in big postage savings. An explanation for each postage category and what is required to move up to the next discount threshold will be provided. Learn how to move your mail from Basic to Saturation & Basic or up to Mixed ADC. Discussions include deflection testing and how money can be saved by moving a Periodical or Automated Flats from non-machinable to machinable.
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 – Round Five, 2:45-3:45pm
SESSION MM307:
Building & Maintaining a Postal Program
This session will focus on the various resources available to those in the industry who are charged with running a postal relations program within your organization. With resources from USPS, industry vendors, association groups, MTAC, industry members and additional sources this workshop will be invaluable to you and your company.
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 – Round Seven, 10:15-11:15am
SESSION MM408:
How to Optimize Your Mail Center Spend
Did you know that mail could account for more than 9% of a Fortune 500 company’s operating cost? In this session you will learn how to efficiently and effectively manage your mailroom workflows to ensure you stay within your budget. Topics to be covered include production schedules/efficiencies, quality control, mailpiece basics, working with your service provider, data processing issues and how to put it all together.
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 – Round Eight, 1:30-2:20 pm
