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Route List Requirements for Weekly Target (Bulk) Distribution

Field Verification of Distribution Surveys are an essential part of your audit. The surveys confirm the accuracy of the circulation figures reported on the Quarterly Printing & Distribution Report (QPD) and your route lists. It provides you with an audit of your distribution performance and the accuracy of your distribution records.

Please Be Sure Route Lists Sent to Verified Include:
1.    Route List Cover Sheet, filled out thoroughly and accurately. Please include:
   
  Issue date and delivery day.
   
  Delivery starting times (and delivery day if different from above) for each route. Include any break times such as reload, lunch, etc. Be as accurate as possible.
   
  Route List Cover Sheet totals (individual route list totals and grand total) must match the totals on the route list.
2.    Route name(s) and/or route numbers. This helps us identify the routes.
3.    Complete name, address, city, ZIP/Postal Code for each drop location.
4.    Drop locations must be in delivery order (on each individual route lists).
5.    Number of papers for each stop (if drivers are permitted to make adjustments, these must be noted on the list for each issue).
6.    Number of returns from the previous issue. If deliveries are made when locations are closed, you must obtain return counts at some other time, such as the day before. Return counts are required.
Always Follow These Basic Procedures :
1.    Save a complete and accurate set of delivery records for every issue.
2.    Make sure route lists include each and every delivery location, listed in order of delivery.
3.    Make sure route lists include totals for each route.
4.    Clearly note returns for each drop site.
5.    Clearly note any adjustments to number delivered.
6.    Ask drivers to sign and date their list to attest to accuracy of delivery and return counts.
A Field Verification Summary Report will be issued each time we complete a successful survey. This attractive one-page report is valuable for internal management as well as for promoting your publication. Order reprints and incorporate this report into sales presentations.
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