The Postal Service will no longer track bulk mail with its old system
What happened
The US Postal Service is getting rid of its old system for tracking bulk mail. This means businesses sending large volumes of mail will need to use newer, electronic methods for tracking and payment.
Why it matters
For decades, businesses could use a paper-based manifest system to send large quantities of mail, especially for things like marketing or billing. This change forces all bulk mailers to adopt digital systems, which are more efficient for the Postal Service to process. It also means less manual paperwork for businesses, but requires them to update their internal systems.
The signal
Watch for any announcements from the Postal Service about new digital tools or requirements for bulk mailers, or if businesses report issues transitioning to the new system.