{"id":7187,"date":"2020-04-07T11:44:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T18:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/?p=7187"},"modified":"2026-01-21T08:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:12:32","slug":"5-perks-of-intelligent-parcel-locker-systems-for-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/blog\/5-perks-of-intelligent-parcel-locker-systems-for-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Perks of Intelligent Parcel Locker Systems for Colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although getting packages delivered straight to students\u2019 door-fronts or the mailroom seems convenient, there are many <\/i>compelling reasons why it is neither the best method, nor the safest. As the world gets \u201csmarter\u201d and more connected, so should university mail delivery systems.<\/p>\n

Enter Intelligent Parcel Locker<\/a> Systems for college campuses.<\/p>\n

Whether the problem is stolen packages outside of over-crowded mailrooms or student mail services storage areas, here are the top 5 reasons why these self-contained \u201csmart\u201d lockers are the singular solution:<\/p>\n

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  1. Cost-Savings<\/li>\n
  2. Low Maintenance<\/li>\n
  3. Analytics<\/li>\n
  4. Secure<\/li>\n
  5. Customizable<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Read on to find out why these benefits are ideal for any college or university.<\/i><\/p>\n

    How Do Smart Lockers Work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Smart lockers<\/a> are pretty simple. By combining parcel locker hardware technology with state-of-the-art software, they allow for a fully connected network of retailers, delivery companies, universities, and residents. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n

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    1. Package is delivered into the parcel locker by Staff<\/li>\n
    2. The student will immediately receive a notification, a dedicated code, and instructions\u2014straight to their device\u2014when the package arrives<\/li>\n
    3. Residents can then retrieve their package on any day, at any time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The key to Intelligent Parcel Locker Systems is not only in their technology, but also in the systems engineering backboning <\/i>that technology. Not only are these delivery lockers a product, but they also come with a set of student internet package<\/a> management solutions <\/i>that have enabled Parcel Pending to deliver almost fifteen million <\/i>packages throughout North America, thus far.<\/p>\n

      #1 Cost-Savings to Write Home About<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      College mail delivery costs valuable time for students and money for universities. Colleges around the country spend an unnecessary amount of time, labor, and capital on picking up the pieces left behind from their currently inefficient delivery systems. Instead, they should be investing <\/i>in smart, streamlined management solutions and hardware to increase customer satisfaction and save them money.<\/p>\n

      But how does implementing smart parcel lockers save colleges money?<\/i><\/p>\n

      Most of these cost savings come from a dramatic reduction of operational costs. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n