Laser Technology Provides Latest Weapon In Quest To Maximise Parcel Delivery Efficiency

Working out exactly how many parcels will fit into a defined space is one of the

most important aspects of getting maximum efficiency in worldwide shipping. Every square metre of space counts when planning the most efficient route possible for parcel delivery, so its little surprise that some courier companies are now adapting the precision made possible by laser technology to achieve this.

A laser can be used to measure the precise size of a parcel, to help ensure that it is placed in the right position aboard a container to maximise the space available. As an example, once parcels are sorted according to their destinations, operators can use laser measurement to ascertain the precise dimensions of an individual package so that it is placed in the right part of a trailer, or the cargo-carrying area of a delivery van.

And the newest technology allows parcels of all shapes and sizes to be measured, with laser beams used to detect their dimensions and guide them to the right location for loading and as this can all be done while the parcel is on the move, there is no need to interrupt the parcel handling operation. With this measurement information available, courier companies can also ensure that customers are accurately invoiced according to their deliveries volume. This in turn cuts a great amount of manual work out of the parcel handling and invoice-processing parts of the operation.

There are also major potential benefits for the parcel delivery company itself, including more efficient operation of depots with the added bonus of reducing the need to manual handling of so many consignments and quick and easy checking of information provided by customers about individual packages. As time is of the essence when it comes to express parcel handling and delivery, the greater amount of automation can be introduced into the sorting process, the quicker parcels can be directed to the right vehicle to carry out that delivery.

So while computers are routinely used to plan the most efficient route for a parcel delivery vehicle, its drivers job will be made so much easier if they know exactly where each consignment on their delivery round is on their vehicle. In this respect, there is no real substitute for local knowledge and manual sorting but with a computer-aided system helping ensure that van loads are as well arranged as possible, getting to the right parcel can now be that much easier.

by: Jamie Francis

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