SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Postal Service today recognized Verizon, headquartered in Basking Ridge , NJ with its Mail Innovation Award for the company’s support of the success of mail and its commitment to a successful business relationship with the Postal Service.
Verizon was one of 21 companies recognized this year by the Postal Service at the National Postal Forum (NPF), which, for more than 40 years, has been recognized as the premier educational trade show for the mailing industry.
“We are pleased to recognize and honor Verizon for its innovation, creativity and leadership,” said Rick Uluski vice president, Northeast Area, who nominated Verizon for the award. “By working closely with the Postal Service to develop strategic business solutions, Verizon has produced winning results, which supports the mailing industry.”
The Mail Innovation Award, presented annually at the NPF, recognizes Postal Service customers who have implemented innovative mailing solutions. Winning companies embrace new technologies and implement best practices to improve efficiency and productivity in mail operations. They provide customers with a mail product that delivers increased value, which benefits customers and the mailing industry.
The partnership between Verizon and the Postal Service has propelled Verizon to the cutting edge of wireless communications services. Verizon worked closely with the Postal Service to implement a more timely and cost effective way for customers to return merchandise to Verizon. The Postal Service’s merchandise return service provided Verizon with improved reporting, visibility and operational flexibility.
Verizon is a front-runner in wireless communications and is a giant in the industry. It took a combination of postal knowledge and innovative thinking to achieve this level of success in the industry.
Verizon Wireless, Inc. is the largest wireless communications services provider in the U.S., offering wireless voice, messaging, data products and services to more than 100 million subscribers. Verizon uses Postal Service programs and technology to fine-tune its operations to offer a best-in-class product at the best cost for its customers.
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The National Postal Forum, a not-for-profit education corporation, was established in 1968 by a group of postal customers/mailers who were committed to an ongoing partnership with the U.S. Postal Service. The Forum’s goal, then and now, is to provide education to business mailers and communication/feedback between the Postal Service and its business customers for a more responsive and efficient mail communications system. Held annually, the National Postal Forum is a combination educational conference/trade show offering a wide range of opportunities for attendees. For more information, visit npf.org.