Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.83 percent during the week ending Sept. 3, down 0.32 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected Sept. 8.
Western Pacific led the four areas with a rating of 97.09 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.64 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, Washington, part of Western Pacific Area, ranked first with a 97.98 percent rating, while Louisiana, part of Southern Area, ranked last with an 88.34 percent rating.
Scanning data allows customers to track their mail and packages, which helps USPS deliver excellent service, boost loyalty and drive revenue.
To see the latest data, go to the Informed Visibility website and select “Customer Experience,” followed by “DES 2 Scan Performance.” Postal Service employees must request Informed Visibility access through eAccess.
Delivery data. From Aug. 21-27, the Postal Service delivered 94.1 percent of Marketing Mail on time when compared with the organization’s service standard — the highest level of service performance ever recorded for that mail category.
USPS reported the data last week, along with continued improvements in the delivery of First-Class Mail and Periodicals.
Here comes Santa Claus. The Postal Service will dedicate its Visit From St. Nick stamps Oct. 7 in Santa Claus, IN. The stamps will be available that day at usps.com and Post Offices nationwide.
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