How to get bulk mail postage discounts
Bulk mail is a way to save money on postage by doing things that save the US Postal Service (USPS) money. They pass some of the savings along to you by charging you lower postage rates.
The most common type of bulk mail is called “Standard Class”. (It used to [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on December 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Holiday Mailing Dates for Domestic, International and Military Mail
Posted in Uncategorized on November 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Listed below are the major dates recommended for mail to be delivered by Dec. 25
►For International and Military mail
Nov. 13 — Parcel Post to military APO/FPO addresses
Dec. 4 — First-Class cards and letters or Priority Mail to military APO AE ZIP 093 addresses
Dec. 4 — Priority Mail and First-Class Mail to Africa and Central [...]
Charnstrom Tradeshow Tickets
Posted in Uncategorized on October 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Charnstrom would like to invite you to some trade shows where you can talk to the vendors, manufacturers and other attendees about building a more efficient mail center and learning about the mail industry and the changes that are occurring with the postage increases and technology in handling your mail. There are seminars on motivating [...]
FINDING HIDDEN SALES OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MAILROOM
Posted in Uncategorized on October 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
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by Richard Berman
At a time when the market is tough, there are still some surprising opportunities for dealers who think outside the box. One such dealer who has grabbed opportunity with both hands is Larry Sheaffer of Sheaffer One Source in Plantation, Fla. The “hidden gem” he has discovered is new sales opportunities [...]
Everything you ever wanted to ask your MAIL CENTER MANAGER but Were Afraid to ask
Posted in Uncategorized on September 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
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by Richard W. Pavely, MSE, CQA
Without realizing it, in 1647, Baltasar Gracian may have been referring to contemporary mail services when he said, “We often have to put up with the most from those on whom we most depend.” His 17th century sentiment has 21st century application regarding the relationship between mail service [...]
Taking Control of Postage Costs
Posted in Uncategorized on August 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
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By: Richard W. Pavely
An empty mail center forgives all sins! Wittingly or unwittingly, this simple metric is being applied every day in mail centers all across the country. What it means is, no matter how you did it, by hook or by crook, if the mail center is devoid of incoming mail by [...]
Work Horse of the Mail Center
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The mail cart is the work horse of the mail center and Charnstrom has more than 50 styles to choose from.
The largest mail cart is designed for moving a lot of mail. With up to 250 mail stops this cart has many different designs. For the facility with many twists and turns you need a [...]
Efficient Traffic Flow is the key to any mail center design.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Efficient traffic flow is the key to any mail center design. Because most people are right handed you want the incoming mail to enter on the left and move to the left. The mail dump table should be your first table. This is where the mail bags or trays are emptied for presorting or final [...]
Charnstrom Company has a Blog!
Posted in Uncategorized on August 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Charnstrom is new to blogging but would like everyone to share in our knowledge of mail center design, mail center security and mail center products. We look forward to keeping you up dated with links to new mailroom product releases, like our new electric mail cart; mail center show dates, where you can meet and [...]
