E-commerce continues to innovate and grow. During 2020 and 2021, consumers and businesses had to turn to e-commerce to get many things they needed. What does this mean? It means warehouses are moving more inventory, more delivery vehicles are necessary to keep up with demand, and those vehicles need to optimize space. As the e-commerce business continues to evolve, it’s important to have a dimensioning system that can help aid innovations and increased demand from businesses and consumers. In this piece, we’ll cover some of the key benefits that come from the implementation of a dimensioning system for parcels.
MEET SPEED DEMANDS
Companies such as Amazon offer two-day shipping on select items. This offer brings in a lot of business but puts a lot of pressure on distribution centers, warehouses, and delivery services. A reliable and efficient dimensioning system can help alleviate that pressure. Measuring and weighing parcels by hand is too slow to meet the demands of the modern consumer and the possibility of human error always looms when tasks are done manually. A dimensioning system can measure and weigh a parcel in a matter of seconds.
ACCURACY MEETS SPEED
Dimensioners can come equipped with a variety of cutting-edge technology such as, top-of-the-line cameras, infrared laser technology, ultrasound, and more. Some believe that accuracy and quality standards can’t be met quickly. Dimensioning systems are changing that perspective. With a quality dimensioning system, a choice between speed and accuracy doesn’t have to be made. The accuracy that comes with these solutions has applications for warehousing, transportation, and shipping.
ACCURACY FOR WAREHOUSING
Dimensioning systems give warehouses the advantage of optimizing product storage. In warehouses, space is limited, and knowing the exact dimensions of items allows for better organization and a better flow for shipping and receiving. This goes a long way when a warehouse is shipping and receiving thousands of items every day.
ACCURACY FOR TRANSPORTATION
Carriers are more likely to run out of space on a vehicle before they reach weight capacity. With dimensioning systems, carriers have accurate data on the dimensional weight of their parcels. This allows them to quickly and confidently calculate shipping charges and costs.
ACCURACY FOR SHIPPING
For shippers, dimensioning can play a crucial role in cutting costs and increasing efficiency. Dimensional data provides an effective way to anticipate shipping costs and also verify and document the current condition of parcels.
BUILD RAPPORT WITH CUSTOMERS
Customers are what businesses need to survive and thrive. By implementing a dimensioning system into workflows, businesses have high-quality data they can use to be transparent with their charges. Building rapport with customers leads to continued business with them and they’re more likely to refer a business they trust to their peers.
INCREASED REVENUE
Businesses can see increased revenue within a matter of months after implementing a dimensioner. Parcel dimensioning systems cut labor costs and help shippers and carriers reduce costly chargebacks. The dimensional data that a dimensioning system provides also helps maximize delivery vehicle space so shippers can get more done with each vehicle.
TIPS FOR CHOOSING A PARCEL DIMENSIONER
The benefits of automating the collection of dimensional data are clear. However, choosing the right system is imperative for success. Different systems have specific use cases and also vary in cost. Things to keep in mind are your budget, how many parcels you receive and/or send daily, and whether or not to use an in-motion or static system.
Here at Cubiscan, we offer a robust line of parcel dimensioning products that can help you increase efficiency, reduce expenses, and increase profits. To learn more about how we can help your business, click on the button below.
