Consolidation Could Save USPS $1 Billion

USPS Could Save $1 Billion by Combining Delivery Operations, Study Says: The U.S. Postal Service could save about $1 billion annually by closing nearly 10,000 postal facilities that house both retail and carrier functions, according to a study released today. A plan presented by the USPS’s Office of Inspector General would mean fewer clerks and postmasters, but increased labor costs for letter carriers.