Mail 101 - Mailing, Shipping and Receiving, Including Shipping Research Shipments

*  Tips on mail & package prep to minimize postage cost and maximize service
*  Service differences between using USPS, UPS and FedEx
*  How to prepare for a department move and have the mail follow you
*  What is campus mail and what can be sent
*  How to locate package tracking resources
*  How to prepare large items for shipment and what paperwork is necessary
*  How to place orders with vendors & prepare P.O.s to avoid shipping surcharges
*  What Marketing Mail (bulk mail/nonprofit) services are available and how to use them 
*  USPS Postal Rate Increases, Address Validity and how it affects me
*  How to order mailing materials through Supply Logic and have Mail Services prepare and mail your project
*  When you must screen a shipment with Research Compliance and why
*  Who to call for information and advice

 

Attendees will have the opportunity to attend 3 breakout sessions of four being offered. Breakouts are titled “Intro to Mail”, “Marketing Mail”, “Distribution Services” and “Research & Compliance”.

Available To: 
UMass faculty and staff
Group Facilitator: 
Mail Services
Instructor: 
Category: 
Working At UMass