Advanced Dispatch A dispatch of mail made early enough to arrive at the destination facility before the critical entry time for that facility.
Advanced Computing Environment – USPS Definition
Advanced Computing Environment (ACE) A systematic and cost-effect approach to manage information technology (IT) infrastructure by centralizing acquisition, development, and maintenance. ACE includes applications and data, information technology services, and information technology infrastructure, along with technical information, design rules, configuration details, and procedures appropriate to transition from centralized to distributed computing.
Adult Signature – USPS Definition
Adult Signature A Competitive Ancillary Service that requires the recipient of the mailpiece to be 21 years of age or older. The service has two options: (a) Adult Signature Required, in which anyone 21 years of age or older at the delivery address may sign for the mailpiece; and (b) Adult Signature Restricted Delivery, which… Continue reading Adult Signature – USPS Definition
Administrative Support Manual – USPS Definition
Administrative Support Manual (ASM) A directive that contains policy and procedures for various administrative and support functions. These include postal organization, audits and investigations, communications, relations with other organizations, facilities and equipment, support services, supply management, and information resources. It is one of the policy manuals.
Administrative Support Facility
Administrative Support Facility (ASF) A single-function organization that typically serves the entire organization and reports directly to Headquarters (e.g., an accounting service center).
AdjustPay – USPS Definition
AdjustPay A Web-based application that enables a supervisor to review an employee’s history of paid hours and to authorize a limited number of payroll adjustment changes.
Adjustment Processing System – USPS Definition
Adjustment Processing System (APS) A software application used to make payroll adjustments for employees other than rural carriers and their replacements for data obtained from PS Form 2240, Pay, Leave, or Other Hours Adjustment Request.
Adjusted Service Commitment exclusion period – USPS Definition
Adjusted Service Commitment exclusion period (ASC exclusion period) The time during the year (the holiday mailing season in December) when service measurement results for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail Express International, and 3- to 5-day First-Class Mail services are not factored into the cumulative year-to-date scores for service products. During the exclusion period,… Continue reading Adjusted Service Commitment exclusion period – USPS Definition
Adjustable Platform Stool – USPS Definition
Adjustable Platform Stool A stool with a heavy base, adjustable for height and angle, used by clerks doing manual distribution. Informally, also called leaner and rest bar.
Adhesive Stamp – USPS Definition
Adhesive Stamp A gummed stamp, either self-adhesive or with mucilage requiring moistening, that is designed to be affixed to mail.