Pitney Bowes Introduces Arrival(R) Exam Tracking System for K-12 School Districts
September 22 2008 - 10:17AM
Business Wire
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI), the world�s leading mailstream
technology company, announced today that it is introducing Arrival�
Exam Tracking System for K-12 school districts. The easy-to-use,
automated system can help customers gain complete accountability
for tracking state-mandated test booklets, reducing the risk that
exam results are compromised by missing or stolen test booklets. In
addition, the Arrival� Exam Tracking System�s flexibility allows
schools to customize the application to meet their specific test
administration requirements, which often vary by district or
school. In recent years, incidents involving security breaches with
state-mandated tests, compromised integrity of test administration,
and unmanaged storage and retrieval systems for test booklets have
heightened concerns among school officials. As a result, many
school districts are looking for solutions that can help overcome
potential security challenges and also offer opportunities for
greater efficiency, accountability and flexibility. �State-mandated
tests are increasing nationwide and at all grade levels, so
districts have the challenging task of disseminating, controlling
and accounting for all of them,� said Jeff Marshall, Vice President
of Customer Marketing for US Mailing at Pitney Bowes. �Maintaining
the integrity of testing programs and complying with the federal No
Child Left Behind Act are crucial, but can be costly and
labor-intensive if done manually. Pitney Bowes� Arrival� Exam
Tracking System can help customers automate manual processes and
turn tracking and reporting into an easily-managed practice that
deliver tests where they need to go with true reliability and
accountability.� The Arrival� Exam Tracking System can help improve
efficiency and productivity, establishing a chain of custody at
every step of the testing process. By automating manual processes,
the Arrival� Exam Tracking System helps school districts make it
easier for staff to import test data, capture signatures, print
custom labels and prepare reports. The system enables school
districts to know the real-time status of their exams, including
who has them, where they are in the process, when they were
received or released, and where they are located at any point in
time. The Arrival� Exam Tracking System integrates software,
cordless scanners, label printers and signature pads to eliminate
counting, manual tracking and paper logs to help provide increased
productivity, accountability and efficiency. The easy-to-install
Arrival� Exam Tracking System utilizes four simple steps to
automate processes and obtain detailed reports on exams. First, the
school district creates a record of the test booklet location in
advance by simply downloading a file provided by the company that
prints the tests. Next, upon arrival at the district, barcodes are
scanned to verify that the specific tests have been received. When
tests are disseminated to individual schools, the system prepares
delivery reports and captures digital signatures to confirm
receipt. Finally, for a closed-loop solution, a built-in counter
tracks the return of test booklets to the test warehousing
location, to ensure that �no tests are left behind.� About Pitney
Bowes: Pitney Bowes is a mailstream technology company that helps
organizations manage the flow of information, mail, documents and
packages. Our 36,000 employees deliver technology, service and
innovation to more than two million customers worldwide. The
company was founded in 1920 and annual revenues now total $6.3
billion. More information is available at www.pb.com.
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