EP1106265A2 - Method and apparatus for readying mass mailings - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a method for Preparing bulk shipments with Addresses from an address database are provided, where addressing the process from the process steps, There is inserting and delivery to the postal company.
- the object of the invention is achieved in that at least one data field of the address of a single shipment the mass mailing is recognized and a machine-readable encoded information before delivering the Bulk mailing to the postal company is applied.
- the individual shipments contain certain Sender information such as name, street, house number and Location that comes from a database. These data fields are from a conventional optical detection unit detected and recognized by software. They recognized Data are transmitted to a coding unit and as machine-readable coded information on the Single shipment applied, i.e. in a form that in further process steps easily by machine or can be recognized optically (e.g. one-dimensional or multidimensional barcodes) and for example for sorting is used. In addition, a code of Postal company used, so this on The bulk mailings are not due to the recipient information needs to sort and recognize more. This poses a significant relief and therefore a Reduction in costs for the postal company to the respective suppliers through discounts is returned.
- Sender information such as name, street, house number and Location that comes from a database.
- These data fields are from a conventional optical detection unit detected and recognized by software. They recognized Data are transmitted to a coding unit and as machine-readable coded information on the Single shipment applied, i.e. in a form that in further process
- the Detection by comparison with the data records from the Address database is improved and detection errors corrected if necessary. While single Letters and numbers can be recognized, they can simultaneously with data records from the database be compared and once a unique address is identified, the next shipment can be recognized. First of all, this results in a very high detection rate up to 100% and secondly a much faster one Recognition.
- the position of each Data fields are known and is recognized by the recognition unit used for faster recognition, because the relevant areas are recognized.
- everyone can additional information such as font, font size and color of the addresses can be read. All these Measures contribute to a very safe and quick Detection of addresses at. No manual is required Post-processing more.
- sorting the individual items, especially according to the Route of the deliverer, depending on the content of the machine-readable coded information before Delivery of the bulk shipment to the postal company he follows.
- a pre-sorting before delivery of the Bulk mailing at the postal company is advantageous because the cost of outsourced mail sorting be saved.
- the bulk shipment must be from the Postal company only to the individual Postal code areas are delivered.
- post office deliverers can be created.
- the mass mailings are based on this information sorted according to the order of the Addresses addressed to by the final supplier are, corresponds. The fastest possible and safe This measure will deliver the shipments reached.
- the machine-readable coded information on delivery is read and stored, especially together with the time of delivery.
- Advantage of this Procedure is the possibility of delivery of the Shipments based on the scanner information exactly to be able to understand. The deliverers can do one Give guarantee for delivery. In addition, a Listing of the shipment data will be created for example information about the time of delivery Provide for evaluation by the sender. It legal disputes about the time of delivery avoided.
- Another embodiment is characterized in that that as machine-readable encoded information Barcode, especially on a barcode label, is applied.
- the machine readable coded Information is used for further fast processing and targeted sorting and sending especially used to advantage when applied as a barcode becomes. Barcodes are in almost every area, one reliable data acquisition and recognition required makes, in use. Preferably, the information in in this case applied to a bar code label.
- the Label can be easily attached to the respective shipment be attached.
- a transponder is used as Information carrier of the machine-readable coded Information.
- Transponder On Transponder is a receiving transmitter that according to the Query-response system works.
- One from the transponder received coded interrogation signal is decrypted and evaluated.
- the scope of application is thereby significantly higher. For example, for your own Use more data to be released than that Postal company may use.
- the object of the subject invention is also by an inserting device for Bulk items with addresses from a Address database are provided, the Inserting device a recognition unit, preferably an optical detection unit for Recognizing a recipient address, and a Coding unit for applying a machine-readable encoded information, preferably on a Information carrier, via a data line with the Detection unit is connected.
- the Inserting device a recognition unit, preferably an optical detection unit for Recognizing a recipient address, and a Coding unit for applying a machine-readable encoded information, preferably on a Information carrier, via a data line with the Detection unit is connected.
- the detection unit is advantageously arranged such that the individual consignments transported past with the printed addresses can be recognized. She points a connection to the coding unit, the machine readable encoded information about the On the individual consignment. A Inserting device of this type can be particularly good can be set. So that the detection rate and speed significantly improved.
- the address database 4 the via a data line with the addressing device 1, for example, a computer system connected to a printer hands over the required for each individual shipment Data fields from the database record. This to certain designated positions printed on. But it can also be on address labels which are then printed on the letter or a package be applied.
- the inserting device is additionally with an optical recognition unit 3 fitted.
- This optical recognition unit 3 reads certain data fields of the address data record, converts it into code that is different from that of one Data comparison unit 6 can be understood.
- the Data comparison unit is with the recognition unit 3 and with the computer system 4 through a data cable connected. In the data comparison unit 6, the Data with the address data from the address database 4 compared and once a unique identification the recipient address or the postal code area the shipment can continue and the next Shipment will be processed.
- This Coding unit 5 is, for example, a printer that prints a barcode directly on the letter or Barcode labels generated on the package or the Letter to be stuck on.
- the sorting is refined by saved Route data of the deliverer, which is a sorting criterion serve.
- a hand-held scanner enables this Deliverer, the machine-readable coded information save and so the sender an exact delivery time to share.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Versandfertigmachen von Massensendungen, die mit Adressen aus einer Adressdatenbank versehen sind, wobei das Verfahren aus den Verfahrensschritten Adressieren, Kuvertieren und Aufliefern zur Postgesellschaft besteht.The invention relates to a method for Preparing bulk shipments with Addresses from an address database are provided, where addressing the process from the process steps, There is inserting and delivery to the postal company.
Bisher werden Massensendungen an bestimmte Adressaten beim Absender lediglich gedruckt, adressiert und kuvertiert. Im Anschluß daran wird die Massensendung zur Postgesellschaft ausgeliefert. Von solchen Massendrucksachen werden zumeist sehr große Einzugsgebiete erfaßt, wobei die Empfängeradressen in einer Datenbank vorliegen und entweder mit dem Anschreiben verknüpft werden oder als Adressaufkleber auf den Brief, das Päckchen oder die Postkarte aufgeklebt werden.So far, bulk mailings to certain addressees at the sender just printed, addressed and enveloped. Subsequently, the mass mailing becomes Postal company delivered. Of such Mass printed matter usually becomes very large Catchment areas covered, the recipient addresses in a database and either with the Cover letters can be linked or as address labels on the letter, the parcel or the postcard be stuck on.
In einer an sich bekannten Kuvertier- oder Verpackungsvorrichtung werden die Drucksachen dann in die entsprechenden Briefumschläge oder Pakete verpackt. Im Anschluß daran wird die Massensendung bei der jeweiligen Postgesellschaft abgegeben.In a known insert or The printed matter is then packed in the appropriate envelopes or packages are packed. Subsequently, the mass shipment will be sent to the submitted to the respective postal company.
Bei den Postgesellschaften werden im Grobsortierbereich die Empfängeradressen der eingehenden Sendungen mittels Anschriften-Lesemaschinen erkannt und codiert. Anschließend werden die Sendungen in den Feinsortierbereich gefördert, wo sie an Hand der Codierinformation in die entsprechenden Postleitzahlenbereiche gesandt werden. Meistens wird in den jeweiligen Postleitzahlenbereichen eine weitere Sortierung der Postgesellschaft auf die einzelnen Postboten vorgenommen, die zu guter letzt die Postgesellschaft zustellen. Dieser Prozeß ist mit einem relativ hohen Personalaufwand verbunden.At the postal companies are in the coarse sorting area the recipient addresses of the incoming mail using Address reading machines recognized and encoded. Then the shipments in the Fine sorting area promoted where they are based on the Coding information in the corresponding Zip code areas are sent. Most often in the respective postcode areas another Sorting of the postal company on the individual Postman made the last but not least the Deliver postal company. This process is with one relatively high personnel costs.
Bei den bekannten Anschriften-Lesemaschinen wurden die Erkennungsraten in den letzten Jahren immer weiter verbessert, eine hundertprozentige Erkennungsrate kann aber auf Grund der vielen unterschiedlichen Sendungen bei weitem nicht erreicht werden. Die nicht erkannten Sendungen müssen manuell und deshalb sehr personalintensiv erkannt und mit Codeinformationen bedruckt werden.In the known address reading machines Detection rates have continued to increase in recent years improved, a 100 percent detection rate can but because of the many different programs far from being achieved. The unrecognized Shipments have to be manual and therefore very Recognized labor intensive and with code information be printed.
Es ist deshalb die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein Verfahren anzugeben, mit dem Massensendungen schneller und sicherer zugeordnet und somit schneller und kostengünstiger zugestellt werden können.It is therefore the object of the present invention to specify a procedure by which bulk mailings Assigned faster and more securely and therefore faster and can be delivered more cheaply.
Die erfindungsgemäße Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß mindestens ein Datenfeld der Adresse einer Einzelsendung der Massensendung erkannt wird und eine maschinenlesbare codierte Information vor dem Aufliefern der Massensendung zur Postgesellschaft aufgebracht wird.The object of the invention is achieved in that at least one data field of the address of a single shipment the mass mailing is recognized and a machine-readable encoded information before delivering the Bulk mailing to the postal company is applied.
Die Einzelsendungen enthalten bestimmte Absenderinformationen wie Name, Straße, Hausnummer und Ort, die aus einer Datenbank stammen. Diese Datenfelder werden von einer üblichen optischen Erkennungseinheit erfaßt und von einer Software erkannt. Die erkannten Daten werden an eine Codiereinheit übertragen und als maschinenlesbare codierte Information auf die Einzelsendung aufgebracht, also in einer Form, die in weiteren Verfahrensschritten leicht maschinentechnisch oder optisch erkannt werden kann (z.B. eindimensionale oder mehrdimensionale Barcodes) und beispielsweise für die Sortierung genutzt wird. Außerdem kann ein Code der Postgesellschaft verwendet werden, so daß diese auf Grund der Empfängerinformation die Massensendungen nicht mehr vorzusortieren und zu erkennen braucht. Dies stellt eine wesentliche Erleichterung und somit eine Kostenreduktion für die Postgesellschaft dar, die an den jeweiligen Lieferanten durch Preisnachlässe zurückgegeben wird.The individual shipments contain certain Sender information such as name, street, house number and Location that comes from a database. These data fields are from a conventional optical detection unit detected and recognized by software. They recognized Data are transmitted to a coding unit and as machine-readable coded information on the Single shipment applied, i.e. in a form that in further process steps easily by machine or can be recognized optically (e.g. one-dimensional or multidimensional barcodes) and for example for sorting is used. In addition, a code of Postal company used, so this on The bulk mailings are not due to the recipient information needs to sort and recognize more. This poses a significant relief and therefore a Reduction in costs for the postal company to the respective suppliers through discounts is returned.
Der besondere Vorteil dieses Verfahrens liegt darin, daß die Erkennung der Datenfelder der Adresse wesentlich besser auf die jeweiligen Drucksachen eingestellt werden kann als dies bei der Vielfalt der bei Postgesellschaften durchgehenden Sendungen der Fall ist. Bei der Postgesellschaft sind vorher außerdem einige Vorsortierungen notwendig, die bei dem vorliegenden Verfahren wegfallen.The particular advantage of this method is that the recognition of the data fields of the address is essential be better adjusted to the respective printed matter can be considered as this with the diversity of Postal companies through consignments is the case. There are also some at the postal company beforehand Pre-sorting necessary with the present Procedures are eliminated.
In einer ersten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß die Erkennung durch Vergleich mit den Datensätzen aus der Adressdatenbank verbessert wird und Erkennungsfehler gegebenenfalls korrigiert werden. Während einzelne Buchstaben und Ziffern erkannt werden, können diese gleichzeitig mit Datensätzen aus der Datenbank verglichen werden, und sobald eine eindeutige Adresse identifiziert ist, die nächste Sendung erkannt werden. Daraus resultiert erstens eine sehr große Erkennungsrate von bis zu 100% und zweitens eine wesentlich schnellere Erkennung. Zusätzlich ist die Position der einzelnen Datenfelder bekannt und wird durch die Erkennungseinheit zum schnelleren Erkennen genutzt, da gezielt die relevanten Bereiche erkannt werden. Außerdem können alle zusätzlichen Informationen wie Schriftart, Schriftgröße und Farbe der Adressen gelesen werden. All diese Maßnahmen tragen zu einer sehr sicheren und schnellen Erkennung der Adressen bei. Es bedarf keiner manuellen Nachbearbeitung mehr.In a first embodiment it is provided that the Detection by comparison with the data records from the Address database is improved and detection errors corrected if necessary. While single Letters and numbers can be recognized, they can simultaneously with data records from the database be compared and once a unique address is identified, the next shipment can be recognized. First of all, this results in a very high detection rate up to 100% and secondly a much faster one Recognition. In addition, the position of each Data fields are known and is recognized by the recognition unit used for faster recognition, because the relevant areas are recognized. In addition, everyone can additional information such as font, font size and color of the addresses can be read. All these Measures contribute to a very safe and quick Detection of addresses at. No manual is required Post-processing more.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß ein Sortieren der Einzelsendungen, insbesondere nach der Route des Zustellers, in Abhängigkeit vom Inhalt der maschinenlesbaren codierten Information vor dem Aufliefern der Massensendung zur Postgesellschaft erfolgt. Eine Vorsortierung vor Auflieferung der Massensendung bei der Postgesellschaft ist vorteilhaft, weil die Kosten der ausgelagerten Postsortierung eingespart werden. Die Massensendung muß von der Postgesellschaft nur noch an die einzelnen Postleitzahlenbereiche ausgeliefert werden. Zusätzlich können Gehfolgen der Postendauslieferer erstellt werden. An Hand dieser Informationen werden die Massensendungen so sortiert, wie es der Reihenfolge der Empfängeradressen, die vom Endauslieferer angefahren werden, entspricht. Eine schnellstmögliche und sichere Auslieferung der Sendungen wird durch diese Maßnahme erreicht.In a further embodiment it is provided that sorting the individual items, especially according to the Route of the deliverer, depending on the content of the machine-readable coded information before Delivery of the bulk shipment to the postal company he follows. A pre-sorting before delivery of the Bulk mailing at the postal company is advantageous because the cost of outsourced mail sorting be saved. The bulk shipment must be from the Postal company only to the individual Postal code areas are delivered. In addition post office deliverers can be created. The mass mailings are based on this information sorted according to the order of the Addresses addressed to by the final supplier are, corresponds. The fastest possible and safe This measure will deliver the shipments reached.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß bei Zustellung die maschinenlesbare codierte Information gelesen und gespeichert wird, insbesondere zusammen mit dem Zeitpunkt der Zustellung. Vorteilhaft an diesem Verfahren ist die Möglichkeit, die Zustellung der Sendungen an Hand der Scannerinformationen genau nachvollziehen zu können. Die Zusteller können eine Garantie für die Zustellung geben. Außerdem kann eine Aufstellung der Sendungsdaten erstellt werden, die beispielsweise Informationen über den Zustellzeitpunkt zur Auswertung durch den Absender bereitstellen. Es werden Rechtsstreitigkeiten über den Zustellzeitpunkt vermieden.In a further embodiment it is provided that the machine-readable coded information on delivery is read and stored, especially together with the time of delivery. Advantage of this Procedure is the possibility of delivery of the Shipments based on the scanner information exactly to be able to understand. The deliverers can do one Give guarantee for delivery. In addition, a Listing of the shipment data will be created for example information about the time of delivery Provide for evaluation by the sender. It legal disputes about the time of delivery avoided.
Eine weitere Ausführungsform ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß als maschinenlesbare codierte Information ein Strichcode, insbesondere auf einem Strichcodeetikett, aufgebracht wird. Die maschinenlesbare codierte Information wird zum weiteren schnellen Verarbeiten und zielgerichteten Sortieren und Versenden besonders vorteilhaft genutzt, wenn Sie als Strichcode aufgebracht wird. Strichcodes sind nahezu in jedem Bereich, der eine zuverlässige Datenerfassung und -erkennung erforderlich macht, im Einsatz. Vorzugsweise wird die Information in diesem Fall auf einem Strichcodeetikett aufgebracht. Das Etikett kann problemlos an der jeweiligen Sendung befestigt werden.Another embodiment is characterized in that that as machine-readable encoded information Barcode, especially on a barcode label, is applied. The machine readable coded Information is used for further fast processing and targeted sorting and sending especially used to advantage when applied as a barcode becomes. Barcodes are in almost every area, one reliable data acquisition and recognition required makes, in use. Preferably, the information in in this case applied to a bar code label. The Label can be easily attached to the respective shipment be attached.
In anderer Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß als Informationsträger der maschinenlesbaren codierten Information ein Transponder verwendet wird. Ein Transponder ist ein Empfangs-Sendegerät, das nach dem Abfrage-Antwort-System arbeitet. Ein vom Transponder empfangenes codiertes Abfragesignal wird entschlüsselt und ausgewertet. Für den Abfragenden wird ein entschlüsseltes, selektiv für den Abfragenden bestimmtes Antwortsignal mit den gewünschten Informationen ausgewertet. Die Anwendungsbreite wird dadurch wesentlich höher. Beispielsweise können zum eigenen Gebrauch mehr Daten freigegeben werden als die Postgesellschaft verwenden darf.In another embodiment it is provided that as Information carrier of the machine-readable coded Information a transponder is used. On Transponder is a receiving transmitter that according to the Query-response system works. One from the transponder received coded interrogation signal is decrypted and evaluated. For the interrogator, a decrypted, selective for the interrogator Response signal with the requested information evaluated. The scope of application is thereby significantly higher. For example, for your own Use more data to be released than that Postal company may use.
Die Aufgabe des erfindungsgemäßen Gegenstandes wird ebenfalls durch eine Kuvertiervorrichtung für Massensendungen, die mit Adressen aus einer Adressdatenbank versehen sind, gelöst, wobei die Kuvertiervorrichtung eine Erkennungseinheit, vorzugsweise eine optische Erkennungseinheit, zur Erkennung einer Empfängeradresse aufweist, und eine Codiereinheit zum Aufbringen einer maschinenlesbaren codierten Information, vorzugsweise auf einem Informationsträger, über eine Datenleitung mit der Erkennungseinheit verbunden ist.The object of the subject invention is also by an inserting device for Bulk items with addresses from a Address database are provided, the Inserting device a recognition unit, preferably an optical detection unit for Recognizing a recipient address, and a Coding unit for applying a machine-readable encoded information, preferably on a Information carrier, via a data line with the Detection unit is connected.
Die Erkennungseinheit ist vorteilhaft so angeordnet, daß die vorbeitransportierten Einzelsendungen mit den aufgedruckten Adressen erkannt werden können. Sie weist eine Verbindung zur Codiereinheit auf, die maschinenlesbare codierte Informationen über den Empfänger auf der Einzelsendung aufbringt. Eine Kuvertiervorrichtung dieser Art kann besonders gut eingestellt werden. Damit wird die Erkennungsrate und-schnelligkeit wesentlich verbessert.The detection unit is advantageously arranged such that the individual consignments transported past with the printed addresses can be recognized. She points a connection to the coding unit, the machine readable encoded information about the On the individual consignment. A Inserting device of this type can be particularly good can be set. So that the detection rate and speed significantly improved.
Weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen sind in den Unteransprüchen 7 bis 10 beschrieben.Further advantageous embodiments are in the Subclaims 7 to 10 described.
Die Erfindung wird in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform unter Bezugnahme auf eine Zeichnung beschrieben, wobei weitere vorteilhafte Einzelheiten den Figuren der Zeichnung zu entnehmen sind. Funktionsmäßig gleiche Teile sind dabei mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen.
- Fig. 1:
- schematische Darstellung des Verfahrens zum Versandfertigmachen
- Fig. 1:
- schematic representation of the process for making ready for shipment
In Figur 1 sind die einzelnen Verfahrensschritte der
bevorzugten Ausführungsform dargestellt. Zu Beginn wird
eine Einzelsendung mit Adressen aus einer
Adressdatenbank 4 versehen, also adressiert 1. Die
Einzelsendung ist beispielsweise ein Brief, in welchem
auch empfängerspezifische Informationen und Kriterien
verarbeitet werden können. Die Adressdatenbank 4, die
über eine Datenleitung mit dem Adressiergerät 1,
beispielsweise ein Computersystem mit Drucker, verbunden
ist, übergibt für jede Einzelsendung die benötigten
Datenfelder aus dem Datensatz der Datenbank. Diese
werden auf bestimmte, dafür vorgesehene Stellen
aufgedruckt. Es kann aber auch auf Adressetiketten
gedruckt werden, die dann auf dem Brief oder einem Paket
aufgebracht werden.In Figure 1, the individual process steps are
preferred embodiment shown. At the beginning
a single shipment with addresses from one
Nach dem Adressieren der Sendung werden diese zu einer
üblichen Kuvertiervorrichtung transportiert. Es folgt
die Kuvertierung 2. Die Kuvertiervorrichtung ist
zusätzlich mit einer optischen Erkennungseinheit 3
ausgestattet. Diese optische Erkennungseinheit 3 liest
bestimmte Datenfelder des Adreßdatensatzes ab,
konvertiert sie in einen Code, der von der von einer
Datenvergleichseinheit 6 verstanden werden kann. Die
Datenvergleichseinheit ist mit der Erkennungseinheit 3
und mit dem Computersystem 4 durch ein Datenkabel
verbunden. In der Datenvergleichseinheit 6 werden die
Daten mit den Adressdaten aus der Adressdatenbank 4
verglichen und sobald eine eindeutige Identifizierung
der Empfängeradresse oder des Postleitzahlenbereiches
vorliegt, kann die Sendung weiterlaufen und die nächste
Sendung verarbeitet werden.After addressing the shipment, they become one
usual inserting device transported. It follows
the inserting 2. The inserting device is
additionally with an
Im Anschluß an die Erkennung 3 der Empfängeradresse kann
nun ein maschinenlesbarer Code, hier ein Strichcode auf
der Sendung mittels einer Codiereinheit 5 aufgebracht
werden. Die Daten, die für die Codierung benötigt
werden, überträgt die Datenvergleichseinheit mittels
einer Datenleitung an die Codiereinheit. Diese
Codiereinheit 5 ist beispielsweise ein Drucker, der
einen Strichcode direkt auf den Brief aufdruckt oder
Strichcodeetiketten erzeugt, die auf das Paket oder den
Brief aufgeklebt werden.Following the
Im folgenden wird an Hand der spezifischen
maschinenlesbaren Information eine Sortierung 7 der
Briefe nach Postleitzahlenbereichen vorgenommen und bei
der Postgesellschaft aufgeliefert 8. Diese muß weder die
Adresse des Empfängers erkennen, noch muß sie nicht
erkannte Adressen manuell nachbearbeiten, sondern sie
kann die Briefe direkt nach Postleitzahlen sortiert im
Feinverteilungsbereich aufnehmen und von dort versenden.
Dadurch kann die Postgesellschaft erhebliche Kosten
einsparen. Diese Einsparungen können dem Absender in
Form von verbilligtem Porto in vollem Umfang
gutgeschrieben werden. The following is based on the specific
machine-readable information a
Die Sortierung wird verfeinert durch gespeicherte Routendaten des Zustellers, die als Sortierkriterium dienen. Ein handgeführter Scanner ermöglicht dem Zusteller, die maschinenlesbare codierte Information zu speichern und so dem Absender eine genaue Zustellzeit mittzuteilen. The sorting is refined by saved Route data of the deliverer, which is a sorting criterion serve. A hand-held scanner enables this Deliverer, the machine-readable coded information save and so the sender an exact delivery time to share.
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- Adressieren durch AdressiereinheitAddressing by addressing unit
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- Kuvertieren durch KuvertiervorrichtungInserting using an inserting device
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- Erkennen durch ErkennungseinheitRecognize by recognition unit
- 4.4th
- AdressdatenbankAddress database
- 5.5.
- . Codiereinheit. Coding unit
- 6.6.
- Datenvergleich durch DatenvergleichseinheitData comparison by data comparison unit
- 7.7.
- 7. Sortieren7. Sort
- 8.8th.
- Auflieferung zur PostgesellschaftDelivery to the postal company
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