subject: Tracking The Status Of Your Shipment From A Mobile Device [print this page] San Francisco courier services are implementing new services all the time in order to stay competitive with the larger multinational companies. Global positioning system technology has proven to be a great equalizer for the smaller businesses. Installing these systems are more affordable than before, and they allow courier companies to offer services and perks that they did not have access to before. Among these is the ability to track your package while it is being shipped.
Throughout the shipping process, delivery company computers keep track of where every package is. Each package has a label with a bar code. As the shipment moves through the delivery route, the bar code is scanned. That information is then sent to a central computer where it can be accessed by route managers and clients alike.
Some companies also provide real time tracking of certain packages. If the goods you are having delivered are rather expensive, then you can have the company attach a GPS tracking chip to the package. With this chip, anyone with computer access could track the status and exact whereabouts of the package. You just log in to the delivery companies web site and enter the reference number into their online tracking system.
With the evolution of mobile devices, tracking your packages is now even easier and more convenient. For the business operator who is on the go, it is possible to track your packages from the convenience of a smart phone. People no longer need to find a place to plug in their lap tops or a public computer with internet access.
Now, it is possible to just use the browser on your phone to access the company's web site. From there you can track the status of your package. Some of the larger companies are even developing their own smart phone applications to make tracking your packages even easier.
Being able to track your package from your hand held device puts a wealth of information at your fingertips. You can know where your shipment is at all times. If it is running late, you can access the location of the package and calculate an estimated time of arrival. Some courier service tracking software will actually do that calculation for you.
Whether you are using one of the large global shipping companies or local San Francisco courier services, you have access to GPS technology. This technology provides you with information about your package. Conveniently, you can now access this information from your mobile device.
