Thursday, July 21, 2005

Letter Carrier Robbed - Dayton Ohio

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Letter Carrier Robbed

USPS: Longer Hours means QUICKER SERVICE

Longer Hours means QUICKER SERVICE
Indiana also increases revenue with extended hours
Walk-in revenue for the Greater Indiana District increased by more than $400,000 when eight post offices in the Indianapolis Metro area started staying open until 7 p.m.

Retail Associate Pat Horton helps a customer at the New Augusta Station in Indianapolis.

Many customers said they would have gone to the competition if not for USPS’s extended hours and reduced wait-times — which may account for the word-of-mouth advertising generated by the move.

“The customer response to the later hours has been outstanding,” said Acting District Marketing Manager Mike McInturf. “They appreciate the flexibility.”

Carrier Pickup Online Notification cooks up business

A BAKER’S DOZEN MILLION
Carrier Pickup Online Notification cooks up business

Breakfast, anyone?

Baker’s Breakfast Cookies are on the menu. The Bellingham, WA, bakery shipped the 12 millionth package using Carrier Pickup Online Notification.

Bellingham Mt. Baker Letter Carrier Debra Robinson (right) picks up the 12 millionth Carrier Pickup package, from Baker’s Breakfast Cookies President and Owner Erin Baker.

When orders come in for a cookie sample pack, Baker’s Breakfast uses Carrier Pickup to ship about 25 packages every day.

“We’re still learning the ins and outs of the Postal Service,” says shipping manager Aleta Roberts, who recently switched from a competing shipper. She appreciates the ability to schedule pickups up to three months in advance.

“That’s really a nice feature for us,” says Roberts. “Sometime we have up to 150 orders a day and Carrier Pickup helps us stay focused on the business.”

“Features like Carrier Pickup allow the Postal Service to stay competitive with new and existing businesses,” says Bellingham Postmaster Darrell Smith. “Showing appreciation for their business can mean a long-term, loyal and happy customer.

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