Streamline Your Direct Mail with RA’s Expert Commingling Services
For businesses that rely on direct mail as a cornerstone of their marketing, postage costs and delivery timelines are ever-present challenges. As postal rates continue to climb, it’s easy for costs to spiral out of control. But there’s an effective solution to both reduce your postage costs and optimize delivery times—RA’s comprehensive commingling services.
At RA, we specialize in helping companies navigate the complexities of the USPS system with our state-of-the-art commingling processes. Our goal is to empower your business with a more efficient, cost-effective mailing strategy that ensures your marketing materials reach their destination faster and at a lower cost.
What is Commingling?
Commingling is the process of combining mail from various companies to maximize postal discounts and improve delivery efficiency. Instead of sending your mail independently through the entire postal process, RA’s commingling service groups your mail with others, pre-sorts it, and delivers it directly to a USPS destination facility. This cuts down both postage costs and delivery time, getting your message into your customers’ hands more quickly and affordably.
The RA Advantage: Commingling for Today’s Marketer
With RA’s direct mail commingling service, we handle everything—from sorting and tagging your mail to delivering it to the appropriate USPS facility. This allows you to focus on your business while we manage the complexities of bulk mailing. By partnering with RA, your business can benefit from:
- Substantial Postage Savings: The USPS offers significant discounts for pre-sorted, commingled mail, passing those savings directly to you. We do the heavy lifting so you can spend less on postage while reaching a wider audience.
- Faster, More Reliable Delivery: Commingling allows your mail to bypass several stages of the USPS sorting process, cutting delivery times to as little as 8-10 days. Instead of waiting weeks, your marketing materials will arrive promptly, ensuring your campaign’s timing remains on track.
- Custom Solutions: Whether you’re mailing letters, postcards, or self-mailers, RA tailors its commingling services to fit your specific needs. We offer flexible options for both first-class and standard mailings, ensuring that every campaign benefits from optimized handling and cost-efficiency.
RA’s Commingling Methods: Tailored to Your Business Needs
No two businesses are the same, and neither are their mailing requirements. That’s why RA offers two commingling methods designed to meet the unique needs of your business:
- One-Pass Commingling: Ideal for straightforward mailings, this process uses data files from your mailing list to pre-sort mail before it’s sent out. Our advanced sorting technology quickly organizes your mail by destination, ensuring that it’s delivered to the USPS in the most efficient way possible.
- Two-Pass Commingling: For larger or more complex campaigns, two-pass commingling offers an additional layer of precision. In the first pass, mail is sorted based on actual addresses, and a detailed mail plan is created. During the second pass, the mail is sorted into the appropriate trays for delivery. This method ensures that even the most intricate campaigns are handled with accuracy and efficiency.
How RA Simplifies the Direct Mail Process
Direct mail can be a logistical headache for many businesses, but RA’s commingling service simplifies it at every turn. Here’s how the process works:
- Combining Mail: RA consolidates your mail with that of other businesses to meet the minimum volume required for USPS bulk discounts.
- Pre-Sorting by Zip Code: We organize the mail into trays by zip code, streamlining the process for USPS. This reduces the number of handling stages and ensures that mail is routed as efficiently as possible.
- Barcoding & Bundling: Each piece of mail is tagged with intelligent barcodes and bundled by location, making it ready for direct delivery to USPS facilities.
- Direct Delivery to USPS Facilities: Instead of moving through multiple USPS sorting centers, your mail is delivered directly to a Sectional Center Facility (SCF) or Network Distribution Center (NDC), reducing the time it takes to reach your target audience.
This streamlined process not only reduces postage costs but also ensures that your mailings are delivered more quickly and with fewer delays.
Faster Delivery for Time-Sensitive Campaigns
One of the most critical advantages of RA’s commingling service is its ability to accelerate the delivery of your mail. Traditional mailing methods often require several steps between local USPS offices, regional distribution centers, and destination facilities, leading to longer wait times. RA’s commingling service simplifies this process, delivering mail directly to the destination SCF or NDC, effectively cutting out multiple steps and speeding up delivery.
For national campaigns, this means that your mail can reach recipients in just 8-10 days, compared to the standard two-week window. With fewer transportation steps involved, your campaigns become more predictable and responsive to your target audience.
Cost Savings You Can Count On
At RA, we understand the pressure of keeping marketing budgets under control. With our commingling service, you can plan your direct mail campaigns with confidence, knowing that we offer predictable, per-piece pricing. This transparency allows you to accurately forecast your budget and avoid surprises.
In addition, businesses that regularly send high volumes of direct mail can achieve even greater savings. By working with RA, you benefit from the economies of scale that commingling offers—meaning that the more you mail, the more you save.
Environmentally Conscious Mail Solutions
In addition to cost and time savings, RA’s commingling service offers an added environmental benefit. By reducing the number of transportation steps in the mailing process, we lower the carbon footprint of each campaign. Commingling aligns your marketing efforts with sustainability goals, demonstrating your company’s commitment to eco-friendly practices.
Why Choose RA for Your Direct Mail Needs?
RA is a leader in USPS direct mail commingling services, combining industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver results for our clients. Whether you’re looking to save on postage, improve delivery times, or simplify your direct mail strategy, RA has the experience and resources to make it happen.
Our team is dedicated to providing customized solutions that meet your unique business needs, ensuring that your direct mail campaigns are executed efficiently and cost-effectively. From handling complex sorting processes to offering comprehensive support, RA is your trusted partner in direct mail optimization.