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Figure 3: Illustration of the NPS FSA K2S K0A K7K K7L K7M K7N K7P K0H K1P K1R K2P K1L K1M K1N LEVEL 1 DELIVERY FACILITY K2S 1A0 STITTSVILLE ON K7L 1X0 KINGSTON ON STN MAIN K7M 5E0 KINGSTON ON STN A K1G 2C0 OTTAWA ON LCD CENTRETOWN K1L 5A0 OTTAWA ON STN VANIER LEVEL 2 CITY CONSOLIDATION K7L 1X0 KINGSTON ON K1G 0A0 OTTAWA ON Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail NOTE: Canada Post updates the National Presortation Schematic (NPS) monthly. The NPS sample illustrations may not reflect the current NPS. To receive optimal service, Customers must use the current version of the NPS. To avoid delays and extra handling charges, the current version of the National Presortation Schematic must be used. It is available at canadapost.ca/nps on the Canada Post website. 2.5 Delivery Modes LEVEL 3 DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FACILITY (DCF) K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON DCF K0H 9Z0 KINGSTON ON DCF A Delivery Mode refers to the methods of delivery. Examples of Delivery Modes are: Letter Carrier Route (LC) Call For (CF) Direct (DIR) General Delivery (GD) Rural Route (RR) Lock Boxes (PO Box) Suburban Services (SS) Motorized Route (MR). 2.6 Electronic Shipping Tools LEVEL 4 FORWARD CONSOLIDATION POINT (FCP) K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON FWD EST is a free, fast and flexible way to prepare Orders (Statements of Mailing). Two (2) user platforms have been developed: the Online and the Desktop versions. EST is an application designed to eliminate the need for manual paperwork and save valuable time for Customers who are using Canada Post’s shipping and/or mailing services. January 16, 2012 Version 1.0 Page 5
Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail The Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) software is free of charge and can be accessed through the Business segment of the Canada Post website at canadapost.ca/newuser. Customers must register once in the Business website to access the Electronic Shipping Tools. For technical enquiries, Customers can call the Technical Help Line at 1.800.277.4799. NOTE: EST online “Fully Featured”, the Precision Targeter application, or the “Express Order Entry” version of the Electronic Shipping Tool (EST) can be used to automatically generate all required bar-coded labels and documentation required for use at the time of mailing. Unaddressed Admail mailings prepared using the EST “Fully Featured”, the Precision Targeter application, or “Express Order Entry” version of the Electronic Shipping Tool have access to Track a Mailing. 2.7 Mailing and Distribution Plans Before preparing the mailing, a distribution plan is required when EST is used), or a mailing plan [for manual Orders (Statements of Mailing)]. These plans will guide the number of containers for each delivery facility and the labelling. When preparing Orders (Statement of Mailings) using EST, a distribution plan will be generated, regardless of the number of destinations for the mailing. When preparing Orders (Statements of Mailing) manually, a mailing plan must be prepared. Any format can be used as long as the following information is included: Customer name Customer account number Order (Statement of Mailing) serial number control number(s) of each Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) in the mailing (there may be more than one Unaddressed ADS for a Delivery Facility, depending on the nature of the mailing, see section 3.3 Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3) for more information) Postal Code of the Delivery Facility listed on each Unaddressed ADS volumes forwarded to each Delivery Facility. An Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is not required when the Electronic Shipping Tools 2.0 of EST or the Precision Targeter application is used. Refer to section 4.1.2.1 Electronic Order (Statement of Mailing) (Electronic Shipping Tools [EST]) of Unaddressed Admail – Customer Guide for more information. NOTE: If the Order (Statement of Mailing) is submitted manually, a manual Order processing fee may apply. Contract prices cannot be accessed using a manual Order (Statement of Mailing). Manual Orders (Statements of Mailing) containing Contract prices will be subject to applicable Non-Contract prices upon deposit. The applicable volume, however, will still count toward the annual volume commitment when mailings are deposited at a Receipt Verification Unit (RVU). 3 STEPS FOR PREPARING UNADDRESSED ADMAIL Mail that has met all the requirements for Unaddressed Admail (see section 1.3 Key Requirements) goes through up to five steps for mail preparation: 1. Place the Mail Items in Equivalent-sized Bundles (Step 1). 2. Place the Bundles in Containers (Step 2). 3. Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3). 4. Label the Containers (Step 4) – Correct labelling ensures that mail is sent to the correct Delivery Facility. January 16, 2012 Version 1.0 Page 6
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