twin cities pcc imb focus group may 15, 2013

Twin Cities PCC IMb Focus GroupMay 15, 2013

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Agenda For Today

Where is my Company in the Full-Service Process? The Testing Environment for Mailers (TEM)

Setting up the SystemUploading a JobReview and CompareResolving IssuesTEM Test Complete – Ready to Mail Full-Service

Questions and Answers/Consultation Touring the RIBBS Website Small Group Networking/Hands-On Practicum

BCG Setup

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Where is my Company in the Process?

Business Customer Gateway MID/CRID Acquisition Printing Intelligent Mail Barcode on Pieces Software Capable of Electronic Submission

• List of vendors available on RIBBS

Ready for the TEM Tried the TEM without success

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What is the Purpose of the TEM?

It is a Testing Platform It is Free to Use Checks eDocumentation for Formatting Checks the Sortation Checks Payment Calculations Required for Most Mailers

• Access to PostalOne! Demands Accurate File Formatting• Not Required for Mailers Sending Less Than 10,000 Pieces

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MID/CRID Acquisition

Business Customer GatewayAccess at https://gateway.usps.com“New User Registration” or Login

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MID/CRID Acquisition

Once You Have an Account Click Profile to See CRID

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MID/CRID Acquisition

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MID/CRID Acquisition

To Acquire a Single MID, Click on Mailer ID

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MID/CRID Acquisition

To Acquire a Single MID, Click on Mailer ID

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The Testing Environment for Mailers

Business Customer GatewayAccess at https://gateway.usps.com“New User Registration” or LoginCreate Business Account; “Create Account”

Generate Username and PasswordUnder “Track and Report”, Select “Manage Mailing Activity”

Follow Steps to Add Service(s) to Your Account

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The Testing Environment for Mailers

Download TEM Mail.XML WSDL or Client Mail.dat Go To TEM; Electronic Data Exchange -> Download

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The Testing Environment for Mailers

Download TEM Mail.XML WSDL or Client Mail.dat Go To TEM; Electronic Data Exchange -> Download

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The Testing Environment for Mailers

Download TEM Mail.XML WSDL or Client Mail.dat Go To TEM; Electronic Data Exchange -> Download

Upload Mailing JobFor Mail.XML

Use Web Editor to Create XML MessagesUse WSDL to Upload Messages to PostalOne!Create Mailing Job Using Your Approved Software

For Mail.datCreate Job Using Your Approved SoftwareOpen Mail.dat Client and Upload Job for SubmissionSelect Validate & UploadView Job on Dashboard if Validation Passed

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The Testing Environment for Mailers

Review and CompareBCG Home -> Electronic Data Exchange -> Testing Environment for

Mailers (TEM) -> Go To TEM“You are in the Testing Environment for Mailers (TEM)”

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The Testing Environment for Mailers

Review and CompareBCG Home -> Electronic Data Exchange -> Testing Environment for

Mailers (TEM) -> Go To TEM“You are in the Testing Environment for Mailers (TEM)”

Select DashboardPerform Dashboard Search

Open Date Must Begin Before or On Date of Job SubmissionHighlight “All – Include All Statement Statuses”Check “Closed Jobs” Input Job ID in “Mailing Job #” FieldClick Search

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The Testing Environment for Mailers

Review and CompareClick Postage Statement ID (Third Column)Compare Electronic Postage Statement to eDoc SubmissionClick Job ID (First Column) for Qualification ReportCompare Qualification Report to eDoc Submission

Total Pieces and Presort Should be Identical

Resolve IssuesIf You Encounter Issues with Test Call Help Desk:

800-522-9085Have Job ID Available

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TEM Best Practices

Test Several Jobs Before Completing Testing Use TEM to Test New Scenarios or Products Even After You

Are Approved Remember, It’s FREE! Your Permit Can NEVER Be Charged

for TEM Mailings

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The Testing Environment for Mailers

TEM Test CompleteAfter Reviewing Successful Job Send:

Company Name and AddressCRIDJob IDMessage Indicating Electronic Information Populated CorrectlyRequest for Email Notification (Optional)

To: PostalOne@usps.gov

For Immediate Feedback Call Help Desk:800-522-9085

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

You Are Now Ready to Submit Full-Service Mailing Jobs to

PostalOne!

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