Retail Operations/Retail Access Channels

USPS Approved Shippers

Task	Responsibility	Time Line
Task	Responsibility	Start	Complete
1. Software updates — USPS-approved shippers use postage meters to dispense postage. The postage vendors will automatically update this.	Postage vendors	(to be filled in)	(to be filled in)
2. Stamps — Approved shippers buy stamps from www.usps.com or their local Post Office.	Approved shippers	(to be filled in)	(to be filled in)
3. Communications — Newsletter	AMPC & RS Associates	March 2008	April 2008
4. Field Guide — No changes	HQ Retail Access Channels	N/A	N/A
5. The USPS-Approved Shipper Product Guide will need to be updated and distributed to all AS locations.	HQ Retail Access Channels	March 2008	May 2008
6. USPS-Approved Shipper signage — no changes	HQ Retail Access Channels	N/A	N/A
7. USPS-Approved Shipper Kit 41 — add new Notice 123	MDC	Upon receipt	Ongoing

Contract Postal Units Timeline

Task	Responsibility	Time Line
Task	Responsibility	Start	Complete
1. Contract Access Retail Systems (CARS) sites will receive an automated software update, release 4.	Headquarters	Download on May 5, 2008	Effective 12:00 a.m. May 12, 2008
2. Integrated retail terminal (IRT) sites will receive an update diskette, version 74, shipped to IRT coordinators on May 2, 2008. Distribute and ensure installation is complete for the price change.	District Coordinators/Contract Officer’s Representatives (COR)	May 2, 2008	By May 12, 2008
3. Meters will be updated by the manufacturer or vendor.	CPU Supplier/Vendor	Manufacturer/ Vendor-Determined	Manufacturer/ Vendor-Determined
4. Stamps — Standard ordering processes in place.	CPU Supplier: American Bank Note (ABN), Local Stamp Distribution Offices (SDOs)/Stamp Fulfillment Services	April 2008	Ongoing
5. Communications — Ensure to provide CPU suppliers with all retail operations information and support materials.	District Coordinators, CORs, and Postmasters	March 2008	Ongoing

— Retail Access Channels, Retail Operations, 4-17-08

On May 5, 2008, Contract Access Retail Systems (CARS) at contract postal unit (CPU) sites will receive an automated software update, release 4, effective at 12:00 a.m. on May 12, 2008. This release will include all price and product changes to support the May 12 price change.

On May 2, 2008, integrated retail terminal (IRT) sites will receive an update diskette, version 74, which will be shipped to the IRT coordinators. District coordinators should distribute the update diskettes as soon as possible and ensure installation is complete for the price change implementation date.

CPUs with an electronic scale must contact their vendor for update information.

— Retail Access Channels,
Retail Operations, 4-17-08

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