{"id":25565,"date":"2021-02-10T12:57:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T12:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/blog\/faqs-about-restructuring-your-package-room\/"},"modified":"2023-04-03T18:42:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T18:42:12","slug":"faqs-about-restructuring-your-package-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-ca\/blog\/faqs-about-restructuring-your-package-room\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs About Restructuring Your Package Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the average <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multifamily<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment community<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> estimated to receive as many as 486 packages per week, now is the perfect time to review the how\u2019s and why\u2019s of restructuring your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package room<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with answers to your most commonly asked questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Streamlining Operations<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Why should I change my <\/b><b>package<\/b><b> or <\/b><b>mailroom<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2020 holiday season had not one, but two record-shattering days of online eCommerce sales with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$9 billion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Black Friday bested by $9.4 billion rung up on Cyber Monday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>1,2<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In 2020, $861 billion was spent on online <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sales representing 21.3% of total <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sales and a staggering 87% increase from 2017<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The forecast is clear: the onslaught of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">packages <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will continue disrupting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rooms for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multifamily<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment buildings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Properties should strongly consider updating their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package room solutions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help better manage and protect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">residents\u2019 packages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a variety of sizes and styles of smart package lockers available, most communities can combine them with an existing package room for an ideal solution that will maximize the type, size, and number of packages and other deliveries your property can accommodate for residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why should I choose smart <\/b><b>package lockers<\/b><b> for my <\/b><b>apartment building<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are five key reasons to add smart lockers to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package room<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package lockers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often residents\u2019 number one requested <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amenity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can significantly boost resident satisfaction at your community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package lockers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> give you a competitive advantage, allowing you to sign more leases and increase your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/blog\/resident-retention-tips-for-multifamily-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resident retention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s estimated that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package lockers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lift lease renewals by a jaw-dropping 40%!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic lockers can save you time and boost operational efficiency. Installing a smart <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package room<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can save your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as many as 24 hours each week!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package management system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help reinforce your community\u2019s COVID-19 safety protocols (including social distancing) and provide safe, contactless <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> retrieval for residents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Package lockers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also serve as an effective <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/blog\/top-5-scary-facts-package-theft-prevent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package theft prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool, providing peace of mind for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">renters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and property managers alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How do <\/b><b>package lockers<\/b><b> help with operational efficiency?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transforming your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package room<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-ca\/blog\/benefits-of-automated-parcel-locker-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">automated parcel <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can save your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as many as 24 hours each week! They no longer have to accept <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">residents\u2019 packages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, notify residents, track <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or deal with individual residents\u2019 schedules. Most importantly, your personnel can get back to dealing with other essential property management tasks like leasing and resident relations. Your existing package room can still be maintained for any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oversized packages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as rugs, mattresses, and exercise equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What else can <\/b><b>package lockers<\/b><b> be used for?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the lockers are a secure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and retrieval <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can maximize their utility by using them for lease <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, key pickup, and transfer of other critical items.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can <\/b><b>Parcel<\/b><b> Pending\u2019s locker <\/b><b>system<\/b><b> integrate with my property management software?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pending by Quadient\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can integrate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seamlessly with your existing property management software <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure that resident data remains up to date. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package locker system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software also gives you access to analytics and dashboards that provide an instant summary of how your lockers are being utilized. Plus, our chain of custody reporting tools give complete visibility into where your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">residents\u2019 packages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are upon delivery to our lockers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How do smart <\/b><b>package lockers<\/b><b> work?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how our secure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package locker system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The courier service delivers an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incoming package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly to the smart lockers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents are automatically notified by email, text, or mobile app alert that a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has arrived. They are then given a unique access code that they can manually enter, or they can scan in the barcode, found in the notification, for contact-free access to their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compartment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents retrieve their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the lockers using their unique, secure access code or barcode.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Lockers and COVID-19<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How do lockers help with social distancing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of compressing pick-up times to fit your leasing office hours, residents can use a self-service <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> retrieval <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to spread pick-ups out over a longer period, thereby resulting in successful social distancing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What does it mean that <\/b><b>package<\/b><b> pick-up is contactless?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It means that residents can pick up their packages without touching any surfaces and with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zero human interaction!<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In fact, it typically takes less than 10 seconds to open a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and retrieve a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Resident Benefits of Smart Lockers<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How do <\/b><b>package lockers<\/b><b> boost resident satisfaction?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many factors can help bump up satisfaction scores:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents feel safer not having to stand in a crowded line, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mailroom<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package room<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are also able to better practice social distancing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents feel more in control of their deliveries, as they are able to pick up their packages on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> schedule. And, with most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package room solutions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available 24\/7, they are no longer locked into property managers\u2019 leasing or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">concierge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hours for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> retrieval.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents gain peace of mind knowing that their packages are safely and securely stored in a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 not subject to theft, loss, or porch pirates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>How do smart lockers reduce theft?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an astonishing 1.7 million packages lost or stolen every single day and 40% of thefts occurring within an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment community<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, secure <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/blog\/multifamily-apartment-package-delivery-is-increasing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package delivery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is paramount for both residents and property managers. Smart lockers require a unique PIN or barcode to access a delivery, keeping parcels secure until retrieved by the intended recipient. Further, Parcel Pending\u2019s chain of custody reporting tools give complete visibility into where your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">residents\u2019 packages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are once they are delivered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How does the <\/b><b>Parcel<\/b><b> Pending app work?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents can download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and complete a short form with their name and address, as well as set a username, password, and PIN. They can also select if they need a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that complies with ADA-established reach ranges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents are automatically notified when they have a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pending. They can also view their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> history and even set a vacation schedule, so packages are stored safely until their return and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fees don\u2019t accrue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Customer Service<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Why should I choose <\/b><b>Parcel<\/b><b> Pending?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pending\u2019s inception in 2013, we have successfully delivered over 70 million packages across North America! Almost all of these deliveries required zero interaction with property management, leasing consultants, or administrative <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We were also recently selected as the sole smart locker provider for Lowe\u2019s 1,700 U.S.-based stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What happens if our residents have a problem?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents at your community have 24\/7\/365 access to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pending\u2019s U.S.-based customer support team via email and phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What is a refrigerated <\/b><b>locker<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A refrigerated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a smart <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is temperature-controlled. Its purpose is to safely and securely store perishable items, such as medications, groceries, prepared food, and wine, for a short period of time (to prevent spoilage).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do you offer refrigerated packaged lockers?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! In fact, demand for refrigerated lockers increased 45% in 2020, and we expect to see that trend continue. Same-day <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is expected to grow by 22% through 2024 aided by local restaurants, grocers, and retailers fueling demand for refrigerated lockers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can lockers work with my interior <\/b><b>design<\/b><b> and color scheme?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pending\u2019s smart lockers can be custom-wrapped to include your logo or to perfectly match your community d\u00e9cor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Are there special financing options available for your smart lockers?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pending offers several flexible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pricing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategies including a \u201cno money down\u201d option that eliminates significant upfront capital expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How do I figure out how many lockers I need?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of our service, Parcel Pending offers a complimentary assessment of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package management system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> volume and resident count at your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multifamily<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> property. Based on this data, we recommend the optimum number of lockers and the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> configuration to fit your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment buildings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> already have a lot on their plates providing much-needed services for residents. Managing even more packages takes up valuable time that could be better spent elsewhere. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pending <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart lockers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help make receiving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">residents\u2019 packages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safer and more secure without sacrificing convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have any questions not answered here?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact a member of our sales team<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for more information on how to transform your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package room<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durbin, Dee-Ann. Business Insider. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US consumers spent a record $9 billion on Black Friday online shopping<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2020, November 29). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/black-friday-sees-record-online-as-us-shoppers-stay-home-2020-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/black-friday-sees-record-online-as-us-shoppers-stay-home-2020-11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucas, Amelia. CNBC. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyber Monday online sales hit record $9.4 billion, boosted by late-night spending spree, Adobe says<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2020, December 3).<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/12\/03\/cyber-monday-online-sales-hit-record-9point4-billion-adobe-says.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/12\/03\/cyber-monday-online-sales-hit-record-9point4-billion-adobe-says.html<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ali, Fareeha. Digital Commerce 360. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. ecommerce grows 44.0% in 2020<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2021, January 29). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/article\/us-ecommerce-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/article\/us-ecommerce-sales\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technavio. (2020, July 30). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 Impacts: Same-Day Delivery Market in U.S. Will Accelerate at a CAGR of About 22% Through 2020-2024 | Growing B2C E-Commerce Market in US to Boost Growth<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [Press Release]. Retrieved from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.technavio.com\/newsroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> https:\/\/www.technavio.com\/newsroom<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the average multifamily apartment community estimated to receive as many as 486 packages per week, now is the perfect time to review the how\u2019s and why\u2019s of restructuring your package room with answers to your most commonly asked questions. Streamlining Operations Why should I change my package or mailroom? 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