PMG is Monitoring USPS Proposed Elimination of Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Discount

pmgdirect March 28, 2025 Postal Information 0
PMG is monitoring the potential postal impacts of USPS changes, including July 2025 delivery updates and effects on shipping.
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At Production Management Group (PMG), we are closely monitoring a significant USPS proposed change that could impact mailers who utilize Network Distribution Centers (NDCs) for drop shipping. *NDCs are larger, centralized USPS facilities handling mail for a vast area while SCFs are smaller, regional processing and distribution centers for a specific area. What’s Changing? The[...]

USPS Service Alert: Greater Los Angeles Wildfires

pmgdirect January 9, 2025 Postal Information 0
USPS service updates regarding delivery impacts due to wildfires in California, highlighting affected areas along the coastline.
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The wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles and surrounding areas have disrupted daily life for residents and businesses. As these fires continue to impact the region, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is experiencing operational challenges that will affect mail delivery and other services. Post Office Closures and Delivery Interruptions In the hardest-hit areas, USPS delays[...]

Let PMG Help You Maximize Your Postage Discounts with 2025 USPS Promotions

pmgdirect December 12, 2024 Blog, PMG News, Postal Information 0
Colorful graphic highlighting savings through 2025 USPS promotions, featuring a calendar, money symbol, and growth chart for postage discounts.
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As we look to 2025, the USPS Promotions and Incentives are a great way to save on postage costs and often existing elements of your mail campaigns can already qualify or qualify with slight adjustments! With so many promotions available, PMG can help you navigate all the details and requirements! USPS 2025 Promotions Calendar Integrated[...]

Prepare for Hurricane Milton

pmgdirect October 8, 2024 Blog, Postal Information 0
Warning graphic about Hurricane Milton highlighting postal impacts, designed for a nonprofit's outreach efforts related to disaster response and communication.
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Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida, with landfall anticipated in the Tampa area Wednesday night. The storm is predicted to be very large and powerful, impacting western, central, and eastern Florida.  Hurricane Milton is forecasted to bring unprecedented flooding and high winds, which will cause property damage, road closures, and electrical outages. What We Know Now[...]

Hurricane Helene: Impacts to Your Mail

pmgdirect September 26, 2024 Postal Information 0
Hurricane Helene impacts on postal services illustrated with palm trees and stormy skies, highlighting challenges for nonprofit direct mail production.
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Hurricane Helene will make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area. The strong winds, driving rain, and storm surge will impact nearly all of Florida. As the storm moves inland Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee will feel the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Significant power outages and flooding will impact local post offices and mail delivery throughout[...]

Hurricane Francine: Impacts to Your Mail

pmgdirect September 12, 2024 Postal Information 0
Hurricane Francine with stormy clouds; highlighting the impact on postal services and nonprofit direct mail production.
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Hurricane Francine made landfall on Wednesday, September 11th in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, as a Category 2 storm before being downgraded to a tropical storm. The storm caused significant power outages and flooding, impacting local post offices and mail delivery. We’re wishing all those affected safety and a speedy recovery. What We Know Now – Logistics[...]

The USPS Wants to Slow Down Rural Mail Delivery. Take Action Now!

pmgdirect August 28, 2024 Industry, Postal Information 0
Image of mailbox on rural road with headline Potential Rural Mail Service Impacts
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Last week, the Postal Service unveiled its latest proposal to save money by reducing truck trips and slowing service to rural customers. You can find out more – and potentially speak and ask questions – by attending the “USPS Pre-Filing Conference” via Zoom on Thursday, September 5 from 1pm -3pm ET. Space is limited and[...]

Hurricane Beryl: Impacts to Your Mail

pmgdirect July 9, 2024 Blog, Postal Information 0
Map displaying Hurricane Beryl's impact zone, showing projected landfall areas and weather alerts across the Gulf Coast states.
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Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Monday, July 8th on Texas’ Gulf Coast as a Category 1 storm resulting in mass power outages with impacts to local post offices and mail delivery. We’re wishing all those impacted safety and a speedy recovery.  What We Know Now – Logistics & Post Offices Beryl as well as other[...]

Breaking: Proposed USPS Rate Increases to Take Effect January 21, 2024

pmgdirect October 11, 2023 Blog, Industry, Postal Information 0
Breaking news graphic featuring a USPS delivery truck near a mailbox, announcing proposed USPS rates effective January 21, 2024. Stay updated on nonprofit direct mail production.
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This week, the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers released the new postage rates that will take effect starting January 21, 2024. The new rates proposed by the USPS are currently awaiting Postal Regulatory Commission approval. Approval is just a matter of time based on past rate increases. The expected increases are in the 1-3% range overall,[...]

Hurricane Idalia Postal Impacts

pmgdirect August 31, 2023 Blog, Postal Information 0
Hurricane Idalia impacts on postal services, featuring a stormy sky backdrop with bold text highlighting postal challenges in affected areas.
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Hurricane Idalia made landfall early Wednesday on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a powerful Category 3 storm resulting in road closures and power outages impacting local post offices and mail delivery. What We Know Now – Logistics & Post Offices USPS has suspended operations in the Southeast US: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/residential/welcome.htm Trucking and rail companies are suspending service[...]