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Scruffy1

(3,268 posts)
6. This has been happening since before De Joy.
Sat May 4, 2024, 11:54 AM
May 4

After the anthrax scare rules were put in place that all mail had to be processed through a machine that has the capability of capturing an image an image and storing that image. Every piece is put into a data base with it's image and metadata. This requires specially trained electronic technicians and operators to be on staff and requires daily maintenance. This is like when they were scrapping out old "sorting machines".. Not one press article would say what kind of sorting machines they were. I managed to find out from friends they were old, decrepit DCBS's. No small town Post Office is going to be able to get a DCBS and the crew to operate it. Besides, the automation is more cost effective and the trucks have to make the trip anyway. I'm not a fan of De Joy, but the criticisms like this are pointless. i think a lot of people don't realize how automated the USPS is. Whether it's a package or letter it is sorted by automation unless it is too large, too heavy heavy or is non machinable because it's shape like rounds.

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