The NetSort sorting software platform is a milestone in the evolution of sorting software. It improves on the best elements from WinSort and MaxiSORT.

Built on item-level tracking and a scalable client-server architecture, NetSort enables you to not just meet the new USPS requirements for full-service use of Intelligent Mail barcodes (IMB), but to also realize additional discounts and revenue opportunities.

NetSort is available as an upgrade to a wide range of sorting platforms, with user-interface options for a WinSort or a MaxiSORT look and feel.

Meet full-service requirements

The USPS offers basic service and full-service options for implementing the IMB. While the full-service option has many benefits, it can involve significant process changes.

NetSort will:

• Manage 45-day uniqueness for the mailpiece across multiple sorters and sites
• Manage uniqueness for trays and containers
• Create and submitting electronic mailing reports (Mail.dat & Mail.XML)

Benefits from full-service

• Savings from free Address Correction Service (ACS), using OneCode ACS and free start-the-clock information
• OneCode Confirm, with the option to integrate to BBH’s Track N Trace for improved mail integrity, visibility and monitoring of delivery standards leveraging the 45-day uniqueness
• Additional discounts from the USPS

Item-level tracking

• Validate expected vs. actual pieces with an item-level difference report by client
• Track individual items at every stage of the process
• Link other identification methods to the unique IMB
• Improve billing/chargeback accuracy

Maximize savings by merging mail from other sites

• Be more competitive by reducing your mailing costs with the multi-site option in NetSort
• Earn greater USPS discounts with better qualification levels by merging mail from other sites
• Analysis indicates an improvement of up to 25% in 5-digit qualification levels
• Item-level tracking via a "validation mode" accounts for mail moved between sites (required by USPS) and minimizes errors

Address quality services

• Apply address-cleansing functionality used in data and list-processing environments with optional integration to Mail Manager 2010
• Achieve higher read rates by processing previously incorrect addresses
• Improve delivery by reducing UAA mail
• Save valuable sorter time by minimizing number of passes
• Addresses to be cleansed can be obtained from:
• Mailing lists used for mail creation
• OCR information from envelope images processed by the reader
• ACS information received from USPS

Base platform improvements

• True client-server architecture with Web-based access to the server
• Enterprise-strength database to handle item-level data
• Remote diagnostics capability to quickly engage specialists over the Internet for complex issues
• Structured archival of mailing data and reports, with automated back-up
• Advanced user-login setup with configurable access to various functionalities
• Template-based approach reduces errors and maximizes productivity
• Item-level data structure provides the ability to extend tracking upstream or through the USPS network

A NetSort upgrade/install consists of:

• Client application for each sorter
• Server application for each site
• Computers for the sorter and the server
• Data conversion from your existing system
• Training
• On-site installation and setup

At BÖWE BELL + HOWELL, mail processing is at the core of our business. The NetSort sorting software platform is positioned to maximize the opportunities brought about by the industry’s shift to full-service use of the IMB. Our team will be glad to discuss your unique requirements and to implement the best solution possible.