The United States Postal Service

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A short overview on history, current operations and future plans of United States Postal Service.

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The United States Postal Service: 

The United States Postal Service http://www.jarrellcontracting.com/images/uploads/quality_work/uspsmiami1.jpg

Exploring the past: 

Exploring the past http://wapedia.mobi/t humb/ebe1506/en/fixed/470/454/United_States_Department_of_the_Post_Office_Seal.svg?format=jpg

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Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General in 1775 of United States Postal Service (USPS). This postal service has grown with America, boldly embracing new technologies to better serve a huge population. http://www.myhero.com/images/guest/g225859/hero63938/g225859_u73517_ben_franklin.jpg

Current Operations: 

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USPS delivers nearly 660 million mails to as many as 142 million delivery points. http://www.iplanretirement.com/retirementblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/postaltruck.jpg

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It operates 31,000 post offices in the U.S. http://www.infobarrel.com/media/image/33017.jpg

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It also operates world’s largest civilian vehicle fleet with nearly 218,684 vehicles. http://blogs.reuters.com/gregg-easterbrook/files/2011/06/RTR2LSED.jpg

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Despite of contracting economy and diversion of mail, USPS has increased its productivity from 2000 to 2007. The productivity improved annually through using latest technology and increasing automation in the process. http://cms.ukintpress.com/UserFiles/Image/POSTAL/05-09/MX-RangerTruck.jpg

Challenges: 

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Due to volatile business environment USPS also witnessed $8.5 billion budget fall in 2010. http://amo.ostrava.cz/jahia/webdav/site/ostrava/shared/podnikatel/podnikatelske_prostredi.jpg

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Economic recession and prevalent use of electronic communication have affected USPS. http://adailydoseofsugar.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/fail.jpg

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Trying to bridge up the financial gap between revenue generation and costs is a challenge for USPS. http://contentforinvestors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/boulder_post_office_delivery_vehicles.jpg

Envisioning Future: 

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In the face of challenges, it is pursuing flexible plans for the future: Restructuring retiree health benefits to a pay-as-you-go system. Improving delivery frequency for quick and efficient services. Modernizing access system. Establishing flexible workforce. Allowing faster introduction of a broader range of products. http://www.wordsun.com/assets/raw-2-1184318526.jpg