There is little more disappointing that waiting in all day for a parcel to be delivered only to find the box damaged and your new treasure damaged.
It seems like writing “fragile goods” on the outside of a package is no longer enough to protect it from the courier service.
On the plus side the package has actually made it to you; despite digital tracking techniques there are still parcels that go missing in transit.
That’s why it’s important that more firms and individuals learn about handling fragile goods: how to prevent damages. If you know how it should be done you can choose a firm that uses the right delivery techniques.
Packing Is King
The first step is to get the product packed properly. Of course this is much easier if the parcel is relatively flat and square.
Amazon is a great example of a company that’s got this right. Their packaging is not inspiring to look at. But, it does wrap perfectly round each of their goods. The result is an item which can’t move in transit. This reduces the risk of damage.
The hard, thick cardboard helps to protect the item; ensuring that the item is well protected as it travels.
If you can’t use a custom designed packet then you need a jiffy bag or a corrugated box. This will give your product a good level of protection. For larger items a box will be necessary but it will need to packaging materials; such as brown paper, bubble wrap or polystyrene foam.
Monitoring The Parcel
The next part is to add the right tracking material. If you don’t then the courier firm will blame your packaging and your insurers may refuse to pay out!
That’s why it’s essential you visit www.shockwatch.com.au. They offer an array of gadgets which can help you ensure your product gets from you to your customer in perfect condition.
These gadgets include:
- Anti-Shock
The anti-shock gadget will change color if the package has an impact over a set level. This can be an impact with another parcel or the side of the delivery truck.
- Tilt
Another gadget will detect if the parcel has been tilted past a certain angle and whether it has happened more than once. This increases the chance of the goods being damaged.
- Temperature
You can also get a temperature warning system which tells you whether the product has been above or below a specific temperature range. If it has there’s a chance the electronics will be damaged and you’ll need to deal with returning and resending the goods.
The aim of these gadgets is to try to protect the parcel. In theory the delivery staff will be aware of the electronic gadgets and look after your parcel. But, if this still doesn’t happen you can reject it simply because one or all of the electronic devices has been triggered.
It will remove the strain from you to return it; instead the parcel can be rejected and the courier company can be held responsible.
