For those that have yet to begin the process of implementing the IMpb, this would be a good time to start. There are those who are reluctant to start because they unsure exactly what to do or how to do it. I can tell you the on boarding process has gotten easier as the USPS has spent a great deal of effort to make the needed tools available on their Ribbs website (http://ribbs. usps.gov). For the complete process, refer to the tech guide that can be found at: https://ribbs.usps.gov/intelligentmail_ package/documents/tech_guides/PUB199IMPBImpGuide.pdf However, your service partners also have resources that are well equipped to provide you with solutions, and you are encouraged to reach out to your partner of choice so that you can begin taking advantage of the added scans and improved delivery made available by the IMpb. While the IMpb started out as a means of the USPS working to improve the visibility of packages being processed in its operations, it has since added many ancillary benefits to the USPS, including reducing the cost of operations, adding
or enhancing services such as their Return Service and, in the end, creating satisfied customers in both the shippers and the package recipients. All of this comes at a time when the USPS needs it most. IMpb is good for the USPS — and equally as beneficial for shippers. January 7, 2013 is the deadline. Getting onboard sooner rather than later will allow any shipper to reap the financial benefits that will come with it — now. p
David Robinson was recently named Client Engagement Leader for Pitney Bowes. He was formerly Director of Address Quality for Pitney Bowes. For more information on how you can adopt IMpb, please go http://www.pb.com/software/Mailing-and-Postal-Compliance/Intelligent-Mail-Barcode.
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