Have you ordered a parcel before? If so, you aren’t alone. Most of us have at some point in our lives. Yet postage has changed massively over the past decade.
And this is largely down the rise of online shopping. Last year, 87% of UK retail purchases were made through the internet. These days, parcel delivery is highly tech-oriented.
What does its future look like, though?
We explore its potential here.
Tech Advancements
Technology is advancing at a fast pace – and it could revolutionise parcel delivery. Already, Fintech (financial technology) is improving the financial sector.
In particular, Big Data can be used to heighten client satisfaction. The term essentially describes huge stores of data that reveal patterns. These trends often indicate people’s behaviours and interests.
They could even suggest preferences regarding ordering and parcel deliveries. Through Big Data, couriers may be able to enhance the service that they deliver to customers.
And so, advancements in tech could benefit the industry hugely.
Improved Packaging
Typically, courier services deal with a range of items, from clothes to food. For the latter – and any other fresh products – appropriate packaging is vital. Especially when it comes to international shipping.
Today, packaging is usually made to the highest standard. For example, certain equipment – like foam containers and coolants – makes it possible to send fresh flowers across long distances.
As tech improves, so could how the storage of sensitive goods during transit. Food delivery firms may be able to keep produce fresher for longer. And perhaps this will result in lower levels of food wastage.
Improvements in packaging could help shoppers, couriers and even the planet.
B2B Services
Across industries, scores of companies rely on couriers. Through this kind of partnership, they’re able to hand over delivery duties to a team of experts.
In turn, they can reduce the amount of company time that is spent on goods postage. They also have the opportunity to limit spending within their logistics department.
In choosing the right delivery specialist, several firms have already saved money and time – both of which can be reinvested in their team.
As more businesses venture online, the number of delivery B2B services could increase. A sector that may see high levels of this is E-commerce.
This is a booming industry – its annual sales are predicted to rise to 735 billion U.S. dollars by 2023. As it grows, its members may increasingly look to fast, reliable delivery services for support. And so, the future could bring big rewards for the world of postage.
Parcel delivery is a common feature in most of our lives. Very often, it enables us to shop on a global scale, in our own private space. How will this service influence your future?
