The USPS is facing several challenges and competitive threats, such as electronic communication
The postal service now faces uncertainty in the form of increased
competition, lower first-class mail volume, and increased labor costs. A new report from the General Accounting Office, Major Management Challenges and Program Risks, outlines the key issue of whether the USPS is headed for financial problems as a result of these challenges and evaluates whether or not they will prevent it from fulfilling its mission of providing universal postal service while remaining self-supporting
