Postal Terms

Automated Workload Planning System – USPS Definition

Automated Workload Planning System (AWPS) An automated system that identifies workload and the resources needed to accomplish the workload.

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Automated Vehicle Utilization System – USPS Definition

Automated Vehicle Utilization System (AVUS) An online tool linked to carrier scans and inputs of vehicle mileage, hours, and reason…

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Automated Postal Center – USPS Definition

Automated Postal Center (APC) A self-service kiosk that allows customers to mail letters, flats, and packages; buy stamps and some…

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Automated Parcel and Bundle Sorter – USPS Definition

Automated Parcel and Bundle Sorter (APBS) An upgraded Small Parcel and Bundle Sorter with a new control system, barcode and…

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Automated Package Processing System – USPS Definition

Automated Package Processing System (APPS) An automated parcel and bundle sorting system that uses a carousel-type cross belt sorter subsystem…

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Automated Flats Sorting Machine 100 – USPS Definition

Automated Flats Sorting Machine 100 (AFSM 100) A fully automated machine that processes flatsize mail. The machine receives mail via…

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Automated Flats Sorting Machine Auto Induction – USPS Definition

Automated Flats Sorting Machine Auto Induction (AFSM AI) A system on the Automated Flats Sorting Machine (AFSM) 100 that automates…

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Automated Enrollment System, – USPS Definition

Automated Enrollment System (AES) A computer-based training enrollment network with links between the Technical Training Center in Norman, OK, and…

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Automated Business Mail Processing System – USPS Definition

Automated Business Mail Processing System (ABMPS) A system that translates the address on a customer’s Business Reply Mail piece into…

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Automated Area Distribution Center Price – USPS Definition

Automated Area Distribution Center Price (AADC Price)  (1) A price category available for some presorted mail prepared at the AADC…

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