Question: USPS Mission

Answer: Provide, trusted, affordable, universal

Question: 24-Hour Clock

Answer: Improve effectiveness through standardization & innovation. End-to-end process to ensure mail is Collected, distributed, and delivered. USPS runs on this.

Question: Delivery Methods

Answer: Planes, trucks, cars, boats, bicycles, snow mobiles, mules.

Question: APC

Answer: Automated Postal Centers

Question: Automated Postal Centers

Answer: Self-serve kiosks, commercial retail outlets, banks, ATMs.

Question: Mail Arrival Profile

Answer: Determines operational startup & staffing.

Question: CET

Answer: Critical Entry Time

Question: Clearance Time

Answer: Mail is cleared for dispatch.

Question: 18:00

Answer: Carriers in from street.

Question: 20:00

Answer: 80% of collection mail should be cancelled at the P&DC.