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MONDAY FEBRUARY
5, 2007
USPS MEETING NOTIFICATION
BACKGROUND
The planned implementation by USPS of data access restrictions in
August 2007, impact any Canadian organization that needs to update
addresses in the United States. Through various Councils and their
initiatives, NAMMU is actively pursuing a positive resolution(s) for
all types of members. A recommendation to have an on-site meeting with
USPS representatives of a major Canadian mail entry point was agreed
by members as an important step in the understanding/ resolution
process.
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With thanks to Jim Wiseman, Transcontinental RBW, Owen Sound, a NAMMU
Canadian mailers meeting will be held March 6 in Buffalo, hosted by
Ms. Kimberly Peters, District Manager.
Click here to review agenda. If you have additional agenda items,
please submit them as soon as possible to
executive@nammu.org in order to be considered.
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All members interested in attending this session must register by
February 15. There is a nominal $25. non-refundable registration fee.
Please use the attached registration form and FAX to: 416-977-4513 by
February 15 latest. Please note the limitation of two representatives
per organization.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Questions:
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NAMMU MEDIA GROUP THURSDAY JANUARY 11,
2007
GRACE PERIOD – METER REPLACEMENT Canada
Post announced December 8 the Corporation will continue to recognize
mail as valid from postage meters not fully compliant with new
requirements, until June 30, 2007. Earlier, Canada Post and meter
suppliers had advised customers that effective December 31, 2006, the
Corporation would be withdrawing approval of all postage meters that
are not compliant with security, digital indicia and product capture
requirements. Although many customers have already converted their
meters or are in the process of doing so, it was recognized that
overall the market had been unable to convert at the rate anticipated.
Canada Post Delivers
In a report released January 5, Canada
Post advised over 900 million pieces of mail were delivered right up
to and including Christmas eve. This, despite the significant weather
challenges presented in Western Canada. Overall, the holiday period
mail volumes were down by approximately one per cent compared to 2005,
in the week leading up to Christmas. Canada Post handled 225 million
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER
13, 2006
IN FOCUS:
Implications of
USPS Changes to CASS Certification for Canadian Mailers
UPDATE and CALL FOR
ACTION
BACKGROUND
The USPS business decision to restrict access to US address data to
organizations within the boundaries of the United States and its
Territories as of August 2007, ...
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The action plan agreed at the November 23 meeting is well underway,
with some positive results:...
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NAMMU members impacted by this USPS regulation are urged to take
action now while attention is beginning to focus on the issue in the
United States. Your letter can be simple, and cover the following
points:...
OPEN EVENT |
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Thursday November 30th,
2006
IN FOCUS:
Implications of
USPS Changes to CASS Certification for Canadian Mailers
BACKGROUND
As of August 1, 2007, the USPS (United States Postal Service) intends
to enforce a new regulation that requires all commercial incentive
mail destined for the United States to be run through CASS certified
software, that validates against two additional databases:...
NEW
The NAMMU information bulletin was a catalyst for inquiry and action
by several members. Thanks to Kristi Kanitz, (Flagship Software), and
Jim Wiseman (Transcontinental – RBW Owen Sound), NAMMU members are up
to date with the most recent developments, presented at the November
23rd session. Both presentations are attached...
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All those impacted agreed both individual and group representation on
the issue needed to escalate to include all major US postal
associations that had not already been contacted by the president or
Jim.
OPEN EVENT |
November 8th, 2006
USPS Restrictions on
Address Correction Software
As of July 2007, the USPS (United States Postal Service) intends to
enforce a new regulation that requires all commercial incentive mail
destined for the United States to be run through CASS then Delivery
Point Validation, and new, proprietary LACS software for address
correction....
The impact of this new restriction for the Canadian mailing industry
is under assessment...
NAMMU is ascertaining the extent of the restriction with the USPS
NCOA (National Change of Address) team in Memphis,...
In addition, an information session will be held at the next
Toronto Chapter meeting, November 23.
Help us to help you by responding to this information
request.
OPEN EVENT |
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September 27th, 2006
IN
FOCUS: WHAT’S NOW? WHAT’S NEXT?
The 2007 Rate Case and Directional Thinking
BACKGROUND
More frequent, interactive industry forums on
key topics surfaced in discussions as a top enabler of a mailing
industry – Canada Post productive business relationship....
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In co-operation with Canada Post, the
NAMMU NATIONAL FORUM: What’s Now? What’s Next? delivered the industry
platform for information and dialogue on four key aspects of the 2007
rate case: Lettermail, Admail, Publications Mail, BRM....
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Follow-up meetings to be scheduled:
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Lettermail:
Admail: Publications Mail: BRM: VAM: Varia: |
September 19th Forum Highlights
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LETTERMAIL BUSINESS OVERVIEW |
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DIRECT MARKETING AT CANADA POST |
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PUBLICATIONS MAIL OVERVIEW |
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BRM |
OPEN EVENT |
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Friday
June 2, 2006
IN FOCUS: INDUCTION & CUSTOMER SERVE
WORKSHOP REPORT
BACKGROUND
During the industry BEST
PRACTICES workshop of December 6th, three key topics related to the
rising cost of interface with Canada Post were identified...
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To complete the NAMMU workshop
series on interface, on April 7, Gerald Gervais, General Manager,
Customer Service & Internet Channel; Susan Jahudka, Director, Order
Acceptance Process; Steven Dineen, Director Commercial Service; Joe
Addeo, Director, Transaction Mail, addressed Customer Service
Relationship; Receipt Verification...
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Members are invited to review the
presentations and meeting summary, and provide any additional comments
or issues to
executive@nammu.org Unlike the first workshop, it was clear that a
follow-up session(s) would be required...
OPEN EVENT
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Tuesday
February 14th, 2006
IN FOCUS: BILLING & CREDIT MANAGEMENT
WORKSHOP REPORT
BACKGROUND
Industry discussion leaders at the December 6th best practices
workshop...
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Presentations and discussion at the January 26th workshop centered on
three main topics...
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All impacted members are asked to take the time to review the
proposals for 2006...
OPEN EVENT |
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MONDAY
FEBRUARY 6TH,
2006
IN
FOCUS: INVOICE IMPROVEMENTS INITIATIVE
BACKGROUND
Continuous improvement to Canada Post...
NEW
Julie Mills, Director, Order-to-Cash Process Design & Improvement,
presented for discussion a series of initiatives at the January 26th
NAMMU National Workshop on credit and billing practices...
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The complete presentation is attached for review and comment. Would
you please take the time to review the proposals, provide your
comments...
OPEN EVENT |
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TUESDAY
DECEMBER 20TH, 2005
TOPIC: YOU vs INEFFICIENCIES!
BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP REPORT
Background: Concurrently with raising positive
mailing industry profile and issue awareness with the political groups
and executive who can influence policy change...
New: Workshop HIghlights
Next : Special Notes
Click here for BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP presentations:
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2005
TOPIC: CREDIT AUTHORIZATION
BACKGROUND
Canada Post is progressively
implementing procedures with the objective of facilitating
induction and ensuring prompt payment when customers present
mail at facilities accepting commercial mail.
NEW
Following member complaints and a
quick, proactive survey to assess impact, NAMMU requested Canada
Post delay implementation until an industry meeting could be
held to
discuss and modify the initiative.
Click here to view request.
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A meeting of NAMMU members will be
held just prior to the Annual General Meeting on September 23rd at the
Toronto venue in order to review options and look at modification
proposals.
OPEN EVENT |
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THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2005
TOPIC: SHAPING THE NEW BUSINESS MODEL
BACKGROUND
The Canadian
mailing industry by many accounts is increasingly marginalized by the
strategic and practical initiatives of their largest supplier, ...
NEW
Following the June announcement in the Canada Gazette
of the domestic stamp increase for January 2006 governed by the rate
cap formula, as well as International rates for which the avenue of
appeal is to Canada Post, business customers were sent the commercial
rates/conditions...
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The 2005 annual report will be published this fall and
tabled for review by the Association executive with all interested
parties.
OPEN EVENT |
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MONDAY JUNE
20TH, 2005
IN
FOCUS: EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGE – INTERNATIONAL MAIL
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In August
2004 NAMMU provided all members with a copy of the announcement with
the ruling... |
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The June
14th FORUM further revealed the lack of understanding of the
issues... |
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The
“Other Re-mail Scenarios” presented by Canada Post
are not seen in the same light by the mailing industry... |
OPEN EVENT |
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TUESDAY MAY 31ST, 2005
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NAMMU took two initiatives: |
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Hospitality has kindly been offered by
RESOLVE
Corporation. |
OPEN EVENT |
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TUESDAY MAY 17TH, 2005
IN FOCUS: ONTARIO WASTE DIVERSION ACT
OPEN EVENT |
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