AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Toledo P&DC to Detroit P&DC, Michigan Metropex & Columbus P&DC

December 14, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the mail processing operations from the Toledo Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the Detroit P&DC, the Michigan Metroplex, and the Columbus 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 December 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo OH  43614.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:
Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $19,030,604.  Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:

             Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	                   $5,983,366
             Annual Non-Mail Processing Savings                                        $240,685
             Annual Management Savings	                                             $1,529,864
             Annual Maintenance Savings	                                             $6,082,338
             Annual Transportation Savings  	                                             $5,194,351

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 356 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Net Craft Employee Impact	-330
Net Supervisory/Management Employee Impact	  -26 

Local Customer Considerations:
•	Retail and other services currently available at the Toledo facility will not change at this time. 
•	Business mail acceptance will remain the same. 
•	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.
•	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) 434-435 and 458 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager of Consumer and Industry Contact
Northern Ohio District
2400 Orange Avenue Room 25
Cleveland, Ohio 44101-9604

All comments must be postmarked by January 13, 2012