The US Postal Service will stop using its old manifest mailing system

The US Postal Service plans to eliminate its manifest mailing system. This means bulk mailers will no longer use a system that has been in place for decades.

The manifest mailing system allowed large mailers to get discounts by submitting detailed lists of their mailings. This system was designed for a time when mail was processed manually. Its retirement suggests the Postal Service is moving towards more automated, digital ways of handling bulk mail, which could change how businesses manage their shipping costs and logistics.