Mail that is sequenced, grouped and containerized by the mailer in order to enable Canada Post to bypass various processing steps within its mail distribution network. (tri préliminaire)
The process by which a mailer groups mail by ZIP code so that it is sorted to the finest extent required by the standards for the rate claimed. Generally, presort is performed sequentially, from the lowest (finest) level to the highest level, to those destinations specified by standard, and is completed at each level before the next level is prepared. Both First Class & Standard class can be produced as a presorted mailing.
The process by which a mailer groups mail by ZIP Code so that it is sorted to the finest extent required by the standards for the rate claimed. Generally, presort is performed sequentially, from the lowest (finest) level to the highest level, to those destinations specified by standard and is completed at each level before the next level is prepared. Not all presort levels are applicable to all mailings.
Mail given a prior sort by the mailer in order to qualify for incentive pricing. (tri préliminaire)
The process by which a mailer prepares mail so that it is sorted to at least the finest extent required by the standards for the rate claimed. In order to qualify for various postal discounts, mailers or their suppliers presort mail to various levels, from the lowest (finest) level to the highest level, according to three- and five-digit zip codes, carrier route, walk sequences, entry points and other specified standards as defined by the U.S. Postal Service.
The process by which a mailer prepares mail so that is sorted down to the finest extent required by the Post Office.
Prior to modeling with kriging or IDP, data must be sorted. The presort accomplishes this task by determining which data points can be used to estimate each unknown point according to user specified parameters.
Usually refers to First Class Presorted mail. However, "Presort" can, and often does, mean that the mail has been sorted to USPS regulations prior to entering the USPS system.
A process by which mail is sorted, bundled and/or sacked according to USPS specifications, prior to entering the USPS system, typically in return for a discounted postage rate.
Discount offered by Canada Post to mailers who transport letters directly to the post office sorted in the order that they will be delivered by the letter carrier (usually sorted by postal code). Also called Letter Carrier Presort.
The process by which a mailer prepares mail BEFORE taking it to the post office, so that it is sorted to at least the finest extent required by the standards for the rate claimed. Generally, presorting is performed sequentially, from the lowest (finest) level to the highest level, to those destinations specified by standard and is completed at each level before the next level is prepared. Not all presort levels are applicable in all situations.
A form of mail preparation. The mailer groups pieces in a mailing by ZIP Code or other USPS-recommended separation in order to bypass certain postal operations. Presort is a USPS trademark.
To prepare mail for direct delivery to post offices or to carriers at post offices. The USPS offers discounts for those who prepare the mail for direct delivery to post offices or to carriers at post offices. Doing so requires the mailer to 'sort' and package the mail prior to putting it into the system.
The process where computer software sorts the mailing address data according to the current USPS specifications and requirements prior to the printing of the addresses onto labels or directly onto the mail piece. Current USPS requirements dictate that the software be PAVE certified.
The process by which a mailer groups mail by ZIP code to qualify for discount rates.
