Patent ID: 8433659

Claim:
A system, comprising: at least one memory storing computer-executable instructions; and at least one processor configured to access the at least one memory and to execute the computer-executable instructions to: process delivery history information associated with a plurality of mailpieces mailed to a geographical area to determine a plurality of delivery times associated with the plurality of mailpieces, wherein each of the plurality of delivery times is associated with a respective one of the plurality of mailpieces, and wherein the delivery history information comprises: (1) delivery status information, and (2) at least one of (i) check clearance information, (ii) payment receipt information, or (iii) payment posting information; determine, based at least in part on an analysis of the plurality of delivery times, an estimated lead time associated with subsequent delivery of one or more additional mailpieces to the geographical area; identify a payee; determine that the payee is associated with the geographical area for mailpiece delivery; and associate the estimated lead time with the payee.