AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Madison WI P&DC to Milwaukee WI P&DC

May 14, 2013

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of some mail processing operations from the Madison WI Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the Milwaukee WI P&DC.  The initial results of the study support the business case for consolidation.  This study, currently in review at United States Postal Service Headquarters and its Area Office, is subject to change.

A public meeting will be held to share the initial results of the study and allow members of the community to ask questions and provide feedback.  The public’s input will be considered prior to a final decision.  The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall B, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study.

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $4,085,986
Annual Management Savings	      $387,822
Annual Maintenance Savings	      $551,334
Annual Transportation Savings 	      $146,462

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $5,171,604

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 16 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

	Proposed Craft Employee Impact at Madison WI P&DC                        - 54
Proposed Craft Positions to be added at Milwaukee WI P&DC             + 24
Proposed Net Craft Employee Impact after consolidation                      - 30
	Net Supervisor/Management Employee Impact			       + 14

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail and other services currently available at the Madison P&DC will remain.
•	Local collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	Local business mail acceptance times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail at retail locations.
•	Delivery times of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	The proposed consolidation would support a 2 to 3 day service standard for First-Class Mail.

Commercial Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts. 

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Lakeland District
PO Box 5008
Milwaukee, WI  53201-5008

All comments must be postmarked by June 13, 2013.