Sprint the Last Mile in Post and Parcel

Mobile computer vision-enabled smart devices perform where traditional scanners cannot.

Home » Industries » Post and Parcel Whitepaper

Redefine Distribution

Mobile computer vision and image recognition technology provide the efficiency and accuracy to ensure all parcels and packages are properly accounted for, sorted correctly, and loaded for delivery in the correct vehicles.

Reinvent Delivery

Barcode, text and object recognition functionality enables drivers with smart devices to instantly verify that parcels and packages are correctly delivered to the right destination within the designated time frame, in full and without damage.

Refine Pickup and Dropoff

Mobile computer vision enables Post and Parcel enterprises to control the flow of parcels to and from customer touchpoints such as local outlets or retail partner sites like gas stations, convenience stores, secure lockers, or third-party service providers.

Scandit Use Cases for the Post and Parcel Industry.

The Last Mile is where the e-commerce supply chain touches the end customer. ‘Winning’ the Last Mile with digital optimization is absolutely crucial to e-commerce success.

Loading
Identifying Special Parcels
Sorting

Loading

When drivers load parcels, they can hold their smartphone over multiple items and read them all in a single scan. They can also get augmented reality feedback right on their device screen instructing them how to place packages more efficiently.

Identifying Special Parcels

While printed labels may encourage theft and are unable to store real-time information, mobile computer vision-enabled smart devices featuring Augmented Reality can highlight packages which are high-value, timed, are undergoing changes in delivery address, or have other special real-time instructions.

Sorting

Employees can hover their smart device over multiple packages and receive instructions on how to sort parcels from Augmented Reality highlighting. This improves accuracy as well as saves a considerable amount of time.

Streamline Proof of Delivery
Driver Search and Find
Digital Parcel Status Check

Streamline Proof of Delivery

Drivers don't need dedicated handheld scanners anymore. They can rely on a smartphone to scan barcodes, record an electric signature, verify and ID, or take a picture of a client. Smartphones also allow drivers to take a picture of where the package has been left, reducing risk of theft and documenting its condition.

Driver Search and Find

Drivers can locate parcels in their vehicle by hovering over packages with an Augmented Reality-enabled smart device that highlights multiple parcels and provides real-time data, such as up-to-date delivery information and the next items due to be delivered.

Digital Parcel Status Check

Drivers can scan a parcel with a mobile computer vision-enabled smart device right before delivery to check that all special requirements have been met. For example, pharmaceutical items have strict requirements about temperature and time of delivery.

Depot Search & Find
Remote Pickup at Third-Party Locations
Undelivered Parcel Sorting

Depot Search & Find

When a customer picks up a package, staffers can locate the right parcel faster by highlighting the correct barcode with an Augmented Reality-enabled smart device.

Remote Pickup at Third-Party Locations

Third-party parcel pickup locations don't need to be equipped with any dedicated scanning hardware. All personnel need is their own smart device with a mobile computer vision app which enables them to receive parcels, search and find, and perform proof of delivery when a customer picks up.

Undelivered Parcel Sorting

Returned and undelivered parcels can be processed and sorted much faster by an employee or temporary worker performing barcode scanning with a lightweight, easy-to-use smart device.