{"id":25489,"date":"2021-08-30T01:43:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T01:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/blog\/increasing-the-efficiency-of-your-campus-mailroom-operations\/"},"modified":"2023-04-03T18:09:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T18:09:49","slug":"increasing-the-efficiency-of-your-campus-mailroom-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-ca\/blog\/increasing-the-efficiency-of-your-campus-mailroom-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Increasing the Efficiency of Your Campus Mailroom Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall of 2021 will usher in a new meaning to the phrase \u201cback to school\u201d, given the emptying of many <\/span>campus<\/span> corridors last year. Here\u2019s how to boost your <\/span>mailroom operations<\/span> to provide a safe, secure, and modern campus experience for new and returning students, staff, and faculty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Investing in Technology to Streamline Mailroom Delivery<\/h2>\n

The recently passed COVID stimulus bill included $40 billion for higher education institutions to use to enhance student safety and invest in technology that can ensure <\/span>business continuity<\/span> and defray costs associated with the coronavirus<\/span>1<\/sup><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ohio University, North Dakota State University, and Spalding University all elected to use a portion of their funds on smart lockers that provide a contactless and secure way to deliver and retrieve packages. <\/span>Recent<\/span> research<\/span><\/a> conducted by <\/span>Parcel<\/span> Pending and Spaces4Learning revealed that although almost 42% of college administrators have already invested in smart <\/span>parcel<\/span> lockers, a greater number (45%) would be interested in exploring this <\/span>mailroom management<\/span> solution<\/span>2<\/sup><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Improving the College Experience While Boosting <\/span>Mailroom<\/span> Efficiency<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lockers not only help with mail delivery and package management, but also improve the student experience at university<\/a> as well. As McKinsey & Company highlight, spending on <\/span>student<\/span> services has grown four times faster than that for instruction<\/span>3<\/sup><\/span>. In essence, a <\/span>service<\/span> that boosts students\u2019 well-being might be the most prudent investment during this prolonged period of uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n

With lockers typically accessible 24\/7, students and faculty can retrieve <\/span>mail<\/span> and packages on <\/span>their<\/span><\/i> schedule. There\u2019s no need to wait in line or pick up during specific hours, adding to a better <\/span>campus<\/span> experience and improving overall customer service.<\/span><\/p>\n

Transforming Lockers and <\/span>Mail<\/span> Centers into <\/span>Campus<\/span> Hubs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whereas most smart lockers on <\/span>campus<\/span> were originally installed to assist in secure package <\/span>management<\/span>, <\/span>delivery<\/span>, and retrieval, today they\u2019re being deployed in ways beyond <\/span>mail<\/span> or even the <\/span>mailroom<\/span>. Smart lockers now act as a <\/span>central parcel distribution<\/a> system for the transfer <\/span>of technology equipment and accessories, library books, campus store merchandise, move-in materials and more. Examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n