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MTAC November 1, 2006 IMAG
OFFICERS n Chairman: Joe Schick, Quad. Graphics n Vice Chairman: John Michell, IMEX-PB n Treasurer: John Ward, Pitney Bowes n Susan Adams: RR Donnelley Logistics
IMAG MEMBERS n n n Access Worldwide -Advance Magazine Group Assoc. for Postal Commerce Arandell Corporation Brokers Worldwide Cadmus Communications Data Services, Inc. Direct Marketing Association Distribution Postal Co, Inc. Group 1 Software International Delivery Solutions ID Mail Systems
MEMBERS CONT’D n n n n International Mail Express International Mail Services, Inc. International Mailing Solutions Lubenow Associates National Analysts National Geographic Society PDS Pitney Bowes Quad/Graphics R. R. Donnelley Logistics Reader's Digest Association Synovate United States Postal Service Wade World Wide, Inc.
Brief History of the World – (of IMAG) n 1996 - USPS Visioning Sessions on Future of the Posts n 1997 - formally organized under sponsorship of USPS and DMA n 2005 – reorganized as an unincorporated association n October 17, 2006 – celebrated beginning of 10 th year with Reception at DMA Annual
MISSION To expand the opportunities for crossborder marketing on the one hand, and reduce the logistical barriers on the other.
What are the barriers? n n n n Market information and access Cost Customs Duties Address standards COA Quality of Service Security
How does IMAG address these issues?
By showing up!
Newsletters
BRIEFINGS AND UPDATES
International work groups
And at critical int’l social events
Progress on some fronts n Work with USPS on international rates and products n Influenced the formation and structure of the UPU Consultative Committee n Consult with WCO on forms and facilitation
n Support work of UPU and USPS on int’l address standardization n Work with USPS on problem of ETOEs n Liaison with US Dept. of State n …. and complain a lot!
Who are the international players?
An axiom: The USPS’s biggest international players are its biggest domestic players.
q Periodical publishers n Software vendors n Catalogs n Non-profits n Educational institutions n Securities firms n High-end electronics etc.
n $1. 8 billion in USPS revenues n New emphasis from PMG n Newly re-organized “Global Business Unit”, under Paul Vogel n MTAC membership – sign of our cont’d commitment to the post
EBay n 15% of their transactions are now international. n Large USPS user n Two concerns they have……
n 1) Landed costs – knowing what the combination of rates, taxes and duties are, before they mail n 2) Tracking and Tracing
Finally Word to the wise
Nothing sucks like an Electrolux!
IMAG CONTACTS www. the-imag. org q Richard Miller – rmiller@capecod. net q Joe Schick – joe. schick@qg. com q
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