There is a web page here with lots of good information, with questions and answers, concerning the IMB. Here are 2 sample questions:
What is the Intelligent Mail® Barcode (IMB)?
The Intelligent Mail Barcode, formerly referred to as the 4-State Customer Barcode, is a new Postal Service Barcode used to sort and track letters and flats. The Postal Service is promoting use of the Intelligent Mail Barcode because it expands the ability to track individual mail pieces and provides customers with greater visibility into the mail stream.
Why should you care about the IMB?
Two reasons: First, mailers must be using the Intelligent Mail Barcode on their mail as of May 2011 in order to qualify for automation prices. Planet Code bar codes will no longer be in effect after the May 2011 deadline. The second reason is the extra data and tracking capabilities available through IMB. Even basic IMB can track mail and predict delivery dates. Those using Full-Service IMB will receive mail feedback about address quality and get automated address correction information. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 12 April 2010 11:12 |
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