AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Muncie P&DF to Indianapolis IN P&DC

November 14, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Muncie IN Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Indianapolis IN 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 Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., Muncie IN 47305.

Business Case:
Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $3,513,544.  Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	  $ 1,550,101
Annual Management Savings	  $    285,368
Annual Maintenance Savings	  $ 1,630,634
Annual Transportation Savings  	  $      47,441

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 41 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Net Employee Impact	-41

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Business mail acceptance will remain at the Muncie facility with no change in hours.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail.
•	Local collection box pick-up times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	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) 473 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Greater Indiana District
PO Box 9661
Indianapolis IN 46298-9661

All comments must be postmarked by December 14, 2011.