A new technology becomes successful on account of factors that go beyond its technical efficacy. It should also be one that matches the socio-economic context. In particular cases, it might be adjusted to suit a particular environment. In other cases, the market and the context need to be modified to suit the advanced technology. Tracing and tracking systems need to meet the requirements of two different types of transportation including business-to-consumer and business-to-business.
A business-to-business tracking system is dependent on efficient logistics management. It is important to trace and track parcels in case of business-to-business transportation, as there is a growing trend towards inventory reduction. The reliability, speed and timelines of the deliveries are all taken into account while judging the services provided by a vendor.
DHL parcel delivery service offers enhanced tracking services.
Improved logistics management is dependent on Vendor Managed Inventory and other similar approaches and these can go a long way in minimising the number of stocks held. With increasing instances of e-commerce, the boundaries in the various stages of the supply chain have gradually disappeared.
The improvements in the tracing and tracking services can also minimise the problems faced by e-commerce businesses. Receivers, senders and carriers are the chief users of a tracing and tracking services. These are extensively used by packaging services, transport brokers, vehicle drivers, terminal/depot/hub operators and delivery and collection services.
Parcel senders can either be individuals or companies. Individual senders have to take the parcel to the collection office for prompt despatch. It is also possible to arrange for on-premise collection and that can be managed with the help of a WAP access or Internet. The demands of company senders vary as per their business practices. They have to be updated about the status of the delivery from time to time. Similarly, it is also necessary to ensure reliability as far as delivery times are concerned. This would ensure that the parcel has been received by the intended recipient.
A large number of parcels are sent across on a daily basis and thus it is necessary to know whether the parcels would be delivered on time. Most businesses would prefer a confirmation of the fact that the parcel has reached its destination.
Receivers of the parcel should be provided with advanced notification of the status of the parcels that are in transit. Individual receivers are keen to acquire information about the precise delivery times so that they can be present in order to collect the parcel. This calls for some real time tracking information on the movement of the parcel with frequent updates.
The entire system of tracking and tracing has multiple benefits for the user.
Check the Status of the Shipment Immediately: You are informed of the status of the parcel, whether it is in the sorting, collection or distribution phase of the network.
Improved Search Functionality: These improved search options ensure that the search can now be carried out based on postcode, reference number, date and barcode.
Trace the Delivery Address: You can now find out where exactly the parcel was delivered, if it was delivered at your neighbours place instead of yours.
All the leading courier companies such as
DHL express service offer tracking services.
