The postage element for an international mail campaign is the single largest cost that you are likely to incur (compared to the design, print and fulfilment elements). It is also the one element where suppliers costs can vary massively. So it is extremely important that you choose an established international mail consolidator that provides a high quality service and value for money.
Membership Code of Conduct
All members of the Mail Consolidators Association provide a comprehensive range of international mailing services. Working with an MCA Member will give you piece of mind as they must adhere to a strict code of conduct, and all have been operating as mail consolidators’ for at least two years.
All MCA members agree to:
- Ensure the integrity of the customers mail at all times
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Operate robust auditable processing systems
- Provide accurate service and routing information
- Provide accurate information on service delivery aims
(Download MCA Membership Code of Conduct Declaration Form)
The following is a list of the criterion that will be checked prior to introducing all new postal and distribution suppliers:
- Supplier will have provided written confirmation of services provided including delivery areas covered, expected delivery performance and pricing structure.
- Supplier will have provided a minimum of at least 2 existing user references and these will have been verified prior to use.
- A full site visit of all new service providers will have been undertaken to confirm delivery network, operational processes and staffing levels.
- Trading and Credit references will be obtained to confirm suitability.
- Service testing will have taken place prior to the full introduction of any new service.
Aims And Objectives Of The MCA
The aims and objectives for which the MCA is established are as follows, to:
- Promote best practice by, and maintain high standards of, its members
- Develop the industry for the benefit of its members and their customers
- Promote equality in the industry between private and public postal & parcel suppliers
- Inform and educate the market of the benefits of consolidated distribution services
- Protect, promote and further the interests of its members
As you can see from the MCA’s aims and objectives and Membership Code of Conduct, MCA members are committed to providing a high quality service, they are actively involved in promoting best practice within the industry and their decision to join the MCA illustrates how seriously they take these issues.
Value Added Services
As well as mail consolidation many MCA Members also provide a full range of value added services
including; data processing, polywrapping, envelope enclosing, laser printing, personalisation and response fulfilment services.
With their experience ranging from two, to over twenty years, MCA members can also offer advice to help you find the best mix of services to effectively and efficiently distribute your mail across the world. PL
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