Potential Savings From Diverting Certain Mail From Air to Surface Transportation
GGD-82-63
Published: Jun 18, 1982. Publicly Released: Jun 18, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed the Postal Service's national transportation and distribution system to determine whether the Service could convert short-haul, high-cost mail from air to surface transportation. The objectives of this project were to: develop a methodology for the analysis and potential conversion of mail to more economical and timely transportation systems; and test the methodology's validity in a variety of markets and determine potential savings or service improvements.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| United States Postal Service | The Postal Service should systematically adopt this methodology nationwide to determine which routes can be diverted to surface transportation and result in savings of millions of dollars annually. The Postal Service should also consider using this methodology for the other previously identified transportation and distribution activities to gain additional cost reductions and improved service. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Air transportationCost analysisGround transportationMail transportation operationsPostal serviceTransportation costsSurface transportationTransportationAir routesPublic roads or highways