Postal Mail Management
The following sessions will be presented at MAILCOM 2026:
SESSION PM110
Optimize Postage by Mastering Your Total Cost Per Piece
To truly optimize postage expenses, you must first understand your Total Cost Per Piece. This session breaks down the full cost structure behind every mailed item — labor, materials, equipment, postage, and process efficiency — so you can identify where real savings are hiding. You’ll learn how to calculate Total Cost Per Piece, pinpoint which operational steps drive the greatest impact, and build the controls needed to manage and reduce these costs. Once you understand the complete cost picture, you can make smarter decisions that lower expenses across your entire mailing operation.
Monday, March 23, 2026 – Round One, 2:00-3:00 pm
SESSION PM135
Saving Money With Informed Delivery
Informed Delivery is free and provides an optional notification feature that gives residential consumers the ability to digitally preview their letter-sized mail and manage their packages scheduled arrival. The class will discuss the program and show you how you can take advantage and even receive maximum postal discounts available.
Monday, March 23, 2026 – Round Three, 4:30-5:30 pm
SESSION PM276
Basics of Mailpiece Design and Requirement
This session provides an introductory overview of essential mailpiece design principles and the key requirements for creating effective and compliant mail pieces. Participants will learn about the fundamental elements of mailpiece structure, including dimensions, addressing standards, and material guidelines. The session will cover USPS regulations, best practices for design, and tips to ensure your mailpieces are processed efficiently and deliver the intended message. Whether you’re new to direct mail or seeking a refresher, this session equips you with the knowledge to design mailpieces that meet both postal standards and your business goals.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – Round Seven, 4:30-5:30 pm
SESSION PM389
Turning Postage Data into Power
The Enterprise Payment System (EPS) and Informed Visibility® (IV) have transformed how mailers access, analyze, and act on postage data. What began as a payment platform has evolved into a powerful analytics environment—enabling organizations to move beyond manual downloads and spreadsheets to real-time intelligence. In this interactive workshop, learn how to leverage Informed Visibility for cost control and strategic insight. Discover how mailers and service providers use EPS/IV data to forecast spend, evaluate vendor performance, monitor promotional savings, and build dashboards that reveal true cost per piece—turning postage data into measurable business advantage.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – Round Eight, 11:15-12:00 pm
SESSION PM403
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, March 25, 2026 – Round Ten, 2:30-3:20 pm
