Following the successful 9th annual PostalVision 2020 conference, which took place in June, I am very pleased to announce a new partnership with MarketforceLive who run the Leaders in Logistics events in Europe and Asia. After 9 years leading the PostalVision 2020 Initiative, I think it is time for some fresh input to take the Read More
Just when you thought there could not be even more excitement coming from PostalVision’s June 2019 annual event (9.0), we are thrilled to provide you with two more great items — first, the below collection of event highlights, videos and more — all in one place! — and second, a thorough and insightful white paper Read More
Fix The Postal Service Before It Goes Broke John Callan July 18, 2019 Congress often abides by the adage “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” The U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS’s) business model is broken. Despite this and years of accelerating losses, USPS is persevering and serving America quite well. It would be a mistake Read More
The closing panel session at the recent PostalVision 2020 event, held at The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City, featured renowned postal, regulatory and legislative leaders discussing what worked and did not work with the last comprehensive postal reform legislation enacted in 2006 and thoughts on what still needs changing to ensure the Postal Service’s success in Read More
Obligation What is the “USO” and why do we care so much about this acronym? It’s not simply another trending management consulting term applicable to every industry. In fact, it justifies and is meant to explain and describe the Postal Service’s raison d’être, or mission as a government entity – its “Universal Service Obligation.” “The Read More
Only 8 Days Left to Register! In June of 2018, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget released a report proposing that the government would restructure the USPS by aligning revenues and expenses to restore a sustainable business model and possibly prepare it for future conversion from a Government agency into a privately-held corporation. Along Read More
Only 13 Days Left to Register! PostalVision 2020 is pleased to announce two more speakers have been added to its agenda for the upcoming June 5-7, 2019, event to be held at The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City – Kevin McAdams, USPS Vice President, Delivery Operations; and Gary Reblin, USPS Vice President of Product Innovation. McAdams Read More
Only 16 Days Left to Register! Time is running out to register for the upcoming June 5-7, 2019, PostalVision 2020/9.0 event! We know it’s on your to-do list…but just in case you need a reminder, here is our Top 10 Reasons to Attend! Don’t miss this OPPORTUNITY! 1. The opportunity to network with a diverse Read More
Join us for a Fireside Chat with DHL International Co-founder, Dave Allen, OBE DHL was established eponymously by Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn in 1969 as a “courier” service for the delivery of ships’ manifests from San Francisco to Honolulu. Dave Allen joined Bill Robinson in Sydney, Australia in 1972 and with the Read More
Sec. John M. McHugh Joins “Next Steps” Closing Session PostalVision Session to Feature Renowned Policy Leaders On top of the many great topics and speakers already announced for the upcoming June 5-7, 2019, PostalVision event to be held at The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City, we are thrilled to announce that Sec. John M. McHugh will Read More
At the Heart of the U.S. Postal System – the USO Event to Feature Key Discussions on Defining the USO As the recent report by the President’s Task Force on the Postal Service pointed out, the USPS’ Universal Service Obligation (USO) is not clearly defined in the United States. “The USO is a public policy Read More
U.S. Backs Proposal to Stay in Universal Postal Union Event to Feature Sessions on Global Postal Ecosystem Will the United States leave the Universal Postal Union (UPU)? Or will it remain, but with significant changes to the way it sets international postal delivery prices? Although President Trump announced in October of 2018 that the USPS Read More
PostalVision 2020/9.0 – All About Obligations and Opportunities Agenda Topics and Key Speakers Announced for June 5-7 Event Themed “Embracing “the USO” – Universal Service Opportunities for the Global Postal-Parcel Ecosystem,” PostalVision’s ninth annual Conference will take place at The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City, June 5 -7, 2019. After kicking off with an evening Read More
Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) Chairman Robert Taub will deliver keynote remarks at the upcoming PostalVision 2020/9.0 event, to be held June 5-7, 2019 at The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City. The President’s Task Force report issued in December 2018, United States Postal Service: A Sustainable Path Forward, said that “[I]n the United States, the USO is not clearly Read More
The organizers of Europe’s leading Post & Parcel 2019 Europe conference are partnering with the PostalVision 2020 Initiative to bring together thought leaders from all over the global postal ecosystem to consider the meaning of “Universal Service Obligation” for their customers and for each other. PostalVision 2020’s ninth annual conference, Embracing “the USO”– Opportunities for Read More
PostalVision 2020 / 9.0 June 5-7, 2019 Speaker Announcement! Early Bird Registration Rates in Effect — so Register Soon! PostalVision 2020 is excited to make this first speakers announcement for our upcoming June 2019 event! We are thrilled to announce the return of PostalVision speakers/supporters — the Hon. David Williams, now Vice Chairman of the U.S. Read More
Embracing “the USO” Universal Service Opportunities for the Global Postal-Parcel Ecosystem PostalVision 2020 is proud and excited to announce that registration is now open for its ninth annual conference, themed Embracing “the USO” – Universal Service Opportunities for the Global Postal-Parcel Ecosystem. PostalVision 2020/9.0 will take place June 5-7, 2019, once again at The Ritz Read More
The following article is written by guest writer Kate Muth, executive director of the International Mailers Advisory Group (IMAG), a trade association representing a diverse community of marketers, consolidators, and international mailing organizations. Last week, President Trump signed into law a sweeping legislative package aimed at addressing the opioid crisis in this country. One part of the Read More
