Corporate Communications

Printed Copies of the Postal Bulletin: Further Refinements of the Distribution List

Several years ago, Corporate Communications at Head­quarters reduced the number of printed copies of the Postal Bulletin by 65 percent. We were able to do this because of advances in technology. There are many advantages to publishing the Postal Bulletin online such as faster access to the information (available to readers same day of publication), access to archived copies (issues back to 1995), electronic search and retrieval, and reduced print­ing costs.

An analysis of the distribution of the Postal Bulletin has shown that Post Offices™ Level 15 and above are equipped with the technology they need to receive the Postal Bulletin at http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/pb.htm. At this time, Post Offices Level EAS 14 and below will continue to receive printed copies of the Postal Bulletin.

We will continue to improve efficiency, continue the timely sharing of information, and further refine the publish­ing process.