Information Technology
NOTICE
FAST to Replace DSAS
Network Operations Management is pleased to announce
the replacement of the Drop Shipment Appointment System (DSAS) with the
Facility Access and Shipment Tracking (FAST) system. FAST is a critical
component of the Postal Service'sTM overall effort to improve the drop
shipment process. FAST offers a simplified scheduling process and enables
customers to provide detailed information about the content of their appointments.
When facilities understand customer requirements ahead of time, they can
offer appointment slots based on their capacity. In the end, both customers
and Postal Service facilities will benefit from improved operational efficiency.
FAST begins a phased national deployment in June
with all areas phased in over the following 6 months.
Customer Registration for FAST
All current DSAS users must register for FAST through PostalOne! Beginning on April 11, mailers can log on to PostalOne! at www.usps.com/postalone and follow instructions to create a
new account. For those mailers who already have a PostalOne! account, FAST registration begins with a call to the PostalOne! Customer Care Center at 800-522-9085.
FAST Customer Train-the-Trainer
The Postal Service is offering FAST Train-the-Trainer
sessions in May and June at selected Postal Service training facilities
around the country. During these instructor-led sessions, customers will
learn about FAST functionality and get hands-on practice in a simulated
FAST training environment. Corporations may select
up to five people to participate in the Train-the-Trainer sessions. Customers
may begin to register for training on March 31st using the training registration
form posted on Rapid Information Bulletin Board System (RIBBS). |
FAST Postal Service Train-the-Trainer
Train-the-Trainer sessions for Postal Service employees
are being scheduled now. Information on training sessions will be provided
through the area DSAS coordinators.
Access for FAST
All current DSAS users will request access for FAST
through eAccess. Access is not yet available; each area will be notified
when registration is open for their future FAST users.
Additional Information on RIBBS
To learn more now, visit the RIBBS FAST/Surface
Visibility page at http://ribbs.usps.gov; click FAST/Surface
Visibility. There you'll find the following:
• FAST Overview Presentation
• Mailer Readiness Guide
• FAST Customer User Guide
• PostalOne! FAST User Guide
• PostalOne! FAST Technical Information
• Customer train-the-trainer registration information
Look for ongoing updates in the Postal Bulletin.
- Logistics Systems,
Operations, 3-31-05 |
