AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Jonesboro AR CSMPC to Memphis TN P&DC

October 31, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the mail processing operations from the   Jonesboro (Northeast AR) AR (CSMPC) to the Memphis TN Processing and Distribution Center (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 Tuesday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the Jonesboro First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 701 Main St, Jonesboro, AR 72401.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $   315,488
Annual Management Savings	   $   162,793
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $1,587,454   
Annual Transportation Costs 	   $ (114,528)

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $1,951,207

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 36 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements. 

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail and other services currently available at the Jonesboro facility will not change at this time.
•	Local business mail acceptance times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	Local collection box pick-up 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. 
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 724, 725 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry 
Arkansas District 
420 Natural Resources Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205-9631

All comments must be postmarked by November 30, 2011.