No More PU From PO in Future?

Antiquated Practices

Mega-size printer RR Donnelley of Chicago, one of the USPS' most high-volume customers, feels its business partner is in need of an overhaul.

"The reason for the Postal Commission is that many people, myself included, agree that the U.S. Postal Service is being asked to operate in an untenable manner," notes Bill Davis, president, CEO and chairman of RRD. "A Congressional commission in 1970 actually designed what is now the USPS' charter. I cannot imagine any organization today being successfully operated under a business charter and plan that was done 33 years ago.