Mail Systems Management

The following sessions will be presented at MAILCOM 2026:

SESSION MM110

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 the 2026 USPS Promotions Calendar and discuss how to receive postal discounts.

Monday, September 28, 2026 – Round One, 2:00-3:00 pm

SESSION MM138

Mail Management 101: Optimize Your Mail Center Spend

Supercharge your mailroom expertise and maximize your budget! This session covers the essentials—mail classes, processing categories, and address requirements—while revealing workflow hacks for greater efficiency. Learn how to fine-tune production schedules, enhance quality control, and collaborate effectively with service providers. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll leave empowered to reduce costs, avoid delays, and deliver value across your organization.

Monday, September 28, 2026 – Round Three, 4:30-5:30pm

SESSION MM251

Postage Optimization Strategies in Today’s Mail Industry

This session will cover current strategies aimed at maximizing profitability and reducing Total Cost Per Piece (TCPP) through effective postage optimization and the utilization of USPS Promotions. It will highlight key aspects of understanding, comparing, and analyzing the relationship between postage costs and savings, as well as the direct and indirect costs associated with print media logistics, consolidation, and co-production options to achieve maximum return on investment (ROI) and yield greatest net postage savings.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 – Round Five, 2:45-3:45pm

SESSION MM375

Building & Maintaining a Postal Program

This session covers essential resources for managing postal relations within your organization, including support from USPS, vendors, associations, MTAC, and industry members. The workshop provides valuable guidance for you and your company.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Round Seven, 10:15-11:15am

SESSION MM383

Mail Center YOGA: Achieving Operational Balance, Efficiency, and Value

In today’s fast-paced mail environment, doing more with less is the norm without sacrificing accuracy, security, or service. Mail Center YOGA introduces a practical framework that applies core yoga principles of balance, discipline, mindfulness, integrity, and adaptability to modern mail operations. This session shows how mail managers can “stretch” their operations to improve workflows, reduce costs, and strengthen team performance. Learn how to align people, processes, and technology while promoting operational wellness and continuous improvement. From embracing digitization to building accountability and resilience, you’ll gain actionable strategies to elevate your mail center’s impact. Leave ready to bring a little “namaste” to your operation, creating a more efficient, agile, and valued mail center.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Round Eight, 1:30-2:20pm