EXAMPLE ONLY HESS Mail that is not sorted to destination Hess Print Solutions (Mail is processed and prepared for shipment) Mail is transported to Consolidator who combines mail pallets to common USPS locations USPS discounts goes first to the local PO and then the closest USPS processing center Kent PO Cleveland Processing Hess Printing and Bindery 3765 Sunnybrook Road Post Press Operations Brimfield, OH 44240 Email: info@HessPrintSolutions.com Ph. 330.678.5868 PH. 800.678.1222 b. Flats 10 inches or longer that pass the test in 1.3a. and contain a rigid insert (see Exhibit 1.3b): 1. Place the piece with the length perpendicular to the edge of a flat surface and extend the piece 5 inches off the surface. 2. Press down on the piece at a point 1 inch from the outer edge, in the center of the piece's width, exerting steady pressure. 3. Turn the piece around and repeat steps 1 and 2. The piece is flexible if both ends can bend at least 2 inches vertically without being damaged. Exhibit 1.3b Flexibility Test—Flats 10 Inches or Longer c. Flats less than 10 inches long that pass the test in 1.3a. and contain a rigid insert ( see Exhibit 1.3c): 1. Place the piece with the length perpendicular to the edge of a flat surface and extend the piece one-half of its length off the surface. 2. Press down on the piece at a point 1 inch from the outer edge, in the center of the piece's width, exerting steady pressure. 3. Turn the piece around and repeat steps 1 and 2. The piece is flexible if both ends can bend at least 1 inch vertically without being damaged. Drop Ship is the process whereby the Printer (Hess) transports the mail directly to various NDC (national Distribution Centers) and SCF (Sectional Center facilities). The USPS offers discounts for the printer to handle the distribution of Standard Mail and some Periodical. Hess will evaluate the amount of mail qualifying for these facilities, compare the USPS discount vs. the cost of transportation, and determine if we can save our clients money by offering this. Drop Ship (Destination Discounts) Made Easy NDC San Fran, CA 894-895, 897, 936- 969 SCF Oakland, CA 945-948 DDU Alameda, CA 94501-94502 Drop Ship can eliminate up to 1-2 delivery days. Avg Standard Mail Nat. delivery time: 8-10 days 21
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