Donahoe emphasises need for change in US
Matching work hours to workload and adjusting carrier routes to reduce the need for pivoting were among the topics discussed by USPS deputy postmaster general and COO Pat Donahoe, in light of continuing mail volume declines in the US.
Matching work hours to workload and adjusting carrier routes to reduce the need for pivoting were among the topics discussed by USPS deputy postmaster general and COO Pat Donahoe, in light of continuing mail volume declines in the US.
With mail volumes continuing to decline, Donahoe says now is the time for people to step up and make the changes necessary to prepare for the future.
This includes making sure offices receiving mail processed by flats sequencing system equipment are prepared to function efficiently in this new environment, and to make and stabilise route adjustments.
Total mail volume this year is expected to drop to 175bn pieces, as compared to a high of 213bn pieces in 2006, according to Donahoe.
To increase delivery efficiency, Donahoe says USPS will continue to reduce the number of routes and move forward with other operational changes to help reduce costs.
Donahoe was speaking in a USPS Field Update video.
