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Commission to review US Post Office

Posted by | Dec 11, 2002 | |

The postal system, whose last overhaul was in the 1970s, could face major changes in the future as its mission and operations come under review from a commission set up Wednesday by President Bush.

The U.S. Postal Service is in tough competition from private companies and technology, including electronic commerce and e-mail, over the Internet.

The commission will consider ways to make the postal system more efficient and financially viable. A report, including recommendations, must go to the president by July 31.

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Slovenska Posta expects gross profit of SKK 260M in 2002

Posted by | Dec 11, 2002 | |

State-owned postal service company Slovenska Posta plans to close this year with gross earnings of SKK 260 million on revenues and expenditures in the range of about SKK 6 billion, finance director Jiri Vacek told a news conference on Wednesday. The estimate is based on results for the first ten months. As of October 31, Slovenska Posta reported revenues of SKK 4.95 billion, expenditures of SKK 4.54 billion and gross earnings at SKK 410 million. End-year results will be influenced by Christmas output, expenditures related to the annual financial statement and chiefly by end-year bonus payments to employees, since wage costs make up more than 60 percent of Slovenska Posta’s expenditures, said Mr. Vacek.

The planned introduction of 20-percent VAT on postal services will only apply to supplementary services beyond the universal service framework. However, consignments up to 2 kg, parcels up to 10 kg and express mail, defined as universal service, are free from VAT.

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Welsh Mail to be sent via Manchester

Posted by | Dec 11, 2002 | |

Postal deliveries in North Wales could be hit by plans to switch weekend sorting to Manchester, it was claimed last night.

Royal Mail chiefs plan to move all weekend processing from Chester’s pounds 64m Sealand Road sorting office, which handles mail for North Wales, Wirral and parts of Cheshire, as part of a national drive by the company to save pounds 1.2bn a year by 2003.

Caernarfon MP Hywel Williams is pressing Royal Mail to drop the plans.

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NAA encouraged by commission to examine U.S. Postal Service

Posted by | Dec 11, 2002 | |

The announcement today that an independent presidential commission of national leaders has been appointed to examine the operations of the U.S. Postal Service and make recommendations for its future was greeted with enthusiasm by the Newspaper Association of America.

“By establishing this commission, the president has taken a big step in restoring public confidence and accountability in a postal system that, in some respects, has lost its way,” commented NAA President and CEO John F. Sturm. “NAA has long been calling for the creation of such a commission to take a hard look at the service now and for the future, and we are encouraged by the president’s action today.

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DMA applauds creation of presidential postal reform commission

Posted by | Dec 11, 2002 | |

The Direct Marketing Association (The DMA) today applauded the Administration’s empanelling of a commission to study the role of the United States Postal Service (USPS) in the 21st century.

“We are pleased that the President is now engaged on the critical issue of postal reform,” said H. Robert Wientzen, president & CEO, The DMA.

Wientzen had written the President earlier this year requesting the creation of a commission to examine the financial and structural underpinnings of the USPS after legislative reform efforts reached an impasse.

“The commission should focus on constructive recommendations that will guarantee the continued viability of the Postal Service, which is a vital cog in our nation’s economy,” said Wientzen.

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JOINT VENTURE TO SAVE POST OFFICE MILLIONS

Posted by | Dec 11, 2002 | |

E-procurement and e-sourcing provider Commerce One has formed a joint venture with the South African Post Office (SAPO) which will see SAPO implementing the company’s Commerce One 5.0 software.

The venture is expected to save SAPO about R100 million a year through improved sourcing and procurement strategies.

Michael Bosman, CEO of Commerce One, says the joint venture, of which SAPO is the majority stakeholder, is “a prelude to a broader offering. The joint venture is to use the technology to prove the benefits to government as a whole.”

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Demise of EG couriers brings some respite to fighting companies

Posted by | Dec 10, 2002 | |

The demise of EG couriers has bought respite to some companies fighting it out in a tough industry

The German courier industry has been shaken up by the recent failing of one of its better-regarded operators, EG Courier. The decision by the banks to foreclose on the operation has meant that a substantial volume of business has become available to its competitors that have so far survived the current turbulence in the market. Carsten Daniels, general manager international at GDSK, says he has seen business grow by 35-40 percent since the beginning of October, when EG was shut down.

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