What is a single mail + ops source and why does it matter?

It ties CRM events, postcard tracking and field updates to one job record so work moves faster, waste is reduced and leaders see measurable outcomes (example: 24h verification SLA after a service call).

How should I start small when integrating mail with operations?

Run one service type and one postcard template, send a small batch (use a printer like PostcardMania), and connect those sends to a single CRM job record (ServiceTitan or Jobber) to watch signal and outcomes.

What is an event-driven stack for mail and field ops?

A simple flow is CRM → API integration layer → mail provider → field tools. Events trigger prints, carrier scans update status, and webhooks return delivery signals to keep dispatch and customers informed.

What core components do I need?

CRM (ServiceTitan, Jobber, HubSpot), an API integration layer (AWS Lambda or small app) to map events and post print jobs, a direct-mail provider with tracking pins (eg PostcardMania), and field tooling for QR or job-code scans.

What should I automate first?

Start by triggering mail on a new service-call event, attaching a tracking pin, enabling crew QR/job-code scans to update job and mail status, and scheduling API heartbeat checks with end-to-end test deliveries.

How should webhooks and retry patterns be implemented?

Accept signed webhooks and return 200 quickly, persist events to a queue or DB, process asynchronously, use exponential backoff for retries and a dead-letter queue, and use deterministic IDs so mail events match service jobs.

Which KPIs should I track and report?

Track delivery success, visibility score (jobs with live status), API uptime and call reduction. Keep executive dashboards short and attribute conversions by matching job IDs on postcards to CRM jobs.

What does a Day 1 to Day 60 runbook look like?

Week 1: build a minimal reliable flow (one service type, one template, small sends, log events). Weeks 2–4: add crew scanning, heartbeat checks, alerts and fallbacks. Weeks 5–8: run A/B tests, automate retries, target MTTR under 4 hours and publish concise executive reports.

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