Mail Delivery Change Could Cost a Large Company Up to $100 Million Annually
Adjust the lock box strategy.—Finally, Heald suggested companies reevaluate their lock box strategy, and consider changing the mailing address customers use to send in payment so that lock box distribution matches customer distribution, potentially cutting mail delivery time.
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