MTAC BRIEFING

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Revise Workgroup Mission
Confirm?/ PLANET Code Workgroup
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ASN / Start the Clock
Confirm?/ PLANET Code Workgroup

• Importance of TIMELY and ACCURATE submission of
  Pre-Shipment Information (e.g., ASN)
• Submitting Pre-Shipment Information too early
  increases likelihood of inaccuracies and need to
  update
• Updating Confirm Pre-Shipment Information must
  occur via Confirm website www.planetcode.com

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Facility ID File
Confirm?/ PLANET Code Workgroup

• Sent Drop Ship Product (CD) to subscribers
• Contains ZIP Codes mailers should use for Drop
  Location Facility ZIP Codes in Pre-Shipment
  Information (e.g., ASN)
• Monthly updates provided
• USPS to use in programming MPE and hand-held
  scanners.
• Intent is reduce data inconsistencies and improve
  service performance information.

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Flat Scan Rates
Confirm?/ PLANET Code Workgroup

• Analysis and files available at Resources section
  of Confirm website www.planetcodes.com
• Confirm Flat Scan Rate Issues Analysis
• Non-Automated 5-Digit ZIP Codes (for flats)
• Non-Automated SCFs (for flats)
• Flats Automation Equipment Inventory

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MTAC BRIEFING