usps intelligent mail™ package barcode (im®pb) - what you need to know
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USPS Intelligent Mail™ Package Barcode -
What You Need to Know” Webinar
June 17, 2014
Intelligent Mail Parcel Barcode Webinar
IMpb Benefits
January 2014 implementation of IMpb
January 25, 2015 the transition period ends
Lower shipping costs with Commercial Rates
Solutions to manage IMpb shipping and tracking
Resources for more information on IMpb
IMpb Webinar
Presenter
As of January 26, 2014, the USPS required all metered parcels to bear an IMpb bar code.
• Metered parcels are considered ‘commercial’ and are subject to IMpb requirements.
• The Postal Service will provide a transitional period for these mailers until January 25,
2015
• During this transitional period, meter mailers must affix a USPS Tracking IMpb
compliant label
What does the Intelligent Mail package barcode do and what are its benefits?
• Places an IMpb barcode on every package which facilitates full end to end tracking
• Allows the USPS to track packages much like private carriers (FedEx, UPS).
• Strengthens the position of the USPS as a parcel carrier.
• Affords mailers reduced pricing: Commercial Base in January 2015 (CBP)
• Avoid having to bring your packages to a Post office retail facility for an postal scan to
qualify for $50 free insurance.
• Avoid an IMpb Noncompliant Fee of $0.20 per piece
• Improves sorting efficiency.
USPS Intelligent Mail package barcode
IMpb 2015
Effective January 25, 2015, postage meter mailers must meet all IMpb requirements to qualify for
Commercial Base pricing.
• January 25, 2015 the Postal Service will require all parcels to include an IMpb to be accompanied
by a complete destination delivery address in the Shipping Services File.
• This information is critical to the Postal Service package strategy, specifically the implementation of
dynamic routing processes and to enable package distribution without scheme-trained employees.
(This is very similar to what FedEx and UPS already require)
• After January 25, 2015 meter mailers unable to comply may continue to mail at retail prices, but
must affix a USPS Tracking label (Special IMpb or Label 400) or other IMpb-compliant barcode as a
requirement for eligibility to ship USPS parcel products using a postage meter.
• Metered Priority Mail pieces using IMpb labels that are not supported by a Shipping Services file
must have a full acceptance scan at a postal retail counter location in order to qualify for automatic
insurance. This acceptance process ensures that the parcel is identified as a Priority Mail item, which
includes up to $50 of automatic insurance coverage at no additional cost.
Legacy Barcode Exception
– Temporary use of a
tracking barcode prepared
in legacy format rather
than IMpb
– Transitional period until
January 25, 2015
8
Legacy Tracking Barcodes Label 400
Intelligent Mail Package Barcode
IMpb Barcode Details
USPS.com Track & Confirm Example
(Domestic)
11
IMpb Requirements For Certified mail
Registered Mail and Certified Mail users are required to meet Intelligent Mail®
package barcode requirements, including the use of electronic documentation and
the inclusion of the destination delivery address or ZIP+4 Code (or an 11-digit
delivery point validated ZIP Code effective January 25, 2015).
The Postal Service will provide a transitional period for IMpb compliance with
Certified and Registered Mail™ until January 25, 2015.
This transitional period will allow time for mailers to prepare their systems, change
label and envelope stock and deplete their inventories of preprinted forms.
During this transitional period, mailers may continue to use barcodes prepared in
legacy formats.
2014 Certified Mail Costs
SendSuite Live is IMpb Compliant For Commercial Pricing On
Parcels And Certified Mail With Electronic Return Receipt.
Eliminate multiple shipping systems - Optimizing Service Selection based on cost and
delivery objectives.
Supports Small Package, LTL, and TL shipping
• USPS Internet postage for IMpb labels
• Stealth postage option
• One solution for the desktop, mail center and warehouse
• Shop and obtain pricing data on multiple carriers and services.
• Compare prices of all your carriers on a single solution.
• Eliminate paying more for a similar service
• Email notification to eliminate calls to customer service
Unplanned Accessorial fees - Gain upfront visibility to carrier surcharges to help avoid
unnecessary carrier fees.
• Street Level Address Hygiene prior to order release to validate delivery address
• Residential Delivery Indicator adds residential surcharges when applicable
Allocating costs to customer or budget centers - Postage meter interface to monitor t
all USPS costs and other carriers. Allocate billing for departmental cost center or customer
account tracking purposes.
Switch carriers based on negotiated rates - Flexibility to change carriers without
changing systems..
Enforcing business rules - Control over shipping spend throughout an organization.
Desktop and mail center have access to process shipments and view delivery status as needed
Benefits Of Pitney Bowes SendSuite Live IMpb Compliant
Solutions
Eliminates the following
• The requirement to peel and stick a label 400 on every parcel
• Keep manual logs of what tracking number went with what
shipment
• When tracking look in the log for the recipient name, and
tracking number
• Find the USPS tracking web site
• Key in the tracking number to check on the shipment status
• Pay Retail rates
• To get the $50.00 free Insurance bring the packages to the
USPS Retail counter for a full acceptance scan
• IMpb non compliance fee of $0.20 per piece
Smart Shopping Carrier And Service Selection
All information provided to easily select most cost effective delivery meeting the business need
• Sort by cost or delivery date and time
• Shows all carriers, including couriers
• Includes residential surcharges
• Guaranteed Ground services shown as viable options.
• Guaranteed services indicated
SendSuite Live - Print All Your Carrier Labels
On A Single Label Printer
IMpb
Label For USPS
Package Services
1 Day Service
Other Ground Carrier
Ground Services To A Residence
Zone Local 1,
2
3 4 5 6 7 8
USPS Com.. 1-lb. $5.05 $5.23 $5.35 $5.54 $5.75 $6.02 $6.51
Ground 1-lb Commercial $6.25 $6.67 $6.86 $7.16 $7.49 $7.50 $7.71
Other Ground Carriers
1 to 6 days delivery
UP
S/P
rio
rity
Priority Mail® Commercial Rate Pricing Comparison
Ground 1-lb Residential $9.25 $9.67 $9.86 $10.16
Priority Mail Savings $4.20 $4.44 $4.51 $4.62
$10.49
$4.74
Two to three days to most locations
in the US
Priority Mail
$10.50 $10.71
$4.48 $4.20
First Class Package Services For 13 Ounce Or Less Shipments
First Class Package Service Commercial Rate 2014 Rates
Commercial Rates
$5.93 Commercial
$8.04 Residential
Big Savings Over Other Ground Carriers
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IMpb non compliant fee
Delivery Confirmation N.C.
First Class Retail Rate Delivery Confirmation is $1.05
Note: New Name For Delivery Confirmation is USPS Tracking
The Name Change Represents The Post Office move to tracking not just deliver confirmation
Pitney Bowes SendSuite Live
The Solution For USPS IMpb
Free Packaging
For More Information ON IMpb
Pitney Bowes
Intelligent Mail Package Barcode
http://www.pb.com/Postal-Information/Intelligent-Mail-Barcode/package-barcode/index.shtml
Understanding the USPS Intelligent Barcode Surcharges - Part 1
http://blogs.pb.com/usps-news/2014/01/08/understanding-usps-intelligent-mail-package-barcode-surcharge/
Understanding the USPS Intelligent Barcode Surcharges – Part 2
http://blogs.pb.com/usps-news/2014/01/08/impb-and-meter-users/
USPS
IMpb FAQ’s can be viewed at:
https://ribbs.usps.gov/intelligentmail_package/documents/tech_guides/IMPB_FAQs.pdf
Barcode, Package, Intelligent Mail (USPS2000508) document and Publication 199: Intelligent Mail Package
Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide are posted on RIBBS and viewable at:
http://ribbs.usps.gov/index.cfm?page=intellmailpackage
Publication 205, Electronic Verification System Business and Technical Guide is also available on RIBBS at:
http://ribbs.usps.gov/evs/documents/tech_guides/Pub205.PDF
The IMpb Final Rule Federal Register Notice is available at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-12-
18/pdf/2013-30023.pdf
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