If you have been doing courier work for several years, you may be able to recall the changes that have taken place in the industry in recent times.
Many of these have been possible because of the advancement of technology.
Let's look a little more closely at the relationship between this type of work and the technology that helps to power it.
Fewer errors thanks to better technology It is impossible to think of a day when there will be no errors at all for parcel deliveries, because technology will very likely never be that perfect.
However, the world of courier work has definitely advanced markedly as technology itself has become more advanced.
The odd parcel may go astray but it is very rare nowadays, and this is definitely a big step forward for everyone using these services.
More accurate delivery information Let's face it, it is frustrating when you know which day a delivery will be made, but it could be any time between 7am and 7pm.
The good news is more and more delivery companies are using technology that allows the customer to track their parcel on the day it is due to be delivered.
This means a customer can literally watch on an online map as the delivery gets closer to their house.
They will get an hour slot in which the delivery will be made, and they will know just how far away the driver is.
These services undoubtedly are making courier work more competitive by the companies who use them.
A smoother, faster service more attractive to potential clients Competition is rife in this business (much like any other business).
The good news here is that the better the use of technology is in your business, the more appealing your business will be as a whole.
Some companies continually move forwards while others stay standing still.
Unfortunately the ones that stand still may actually end up moving backwards and get left behind.
Make sure your business doesn't fall into this category: always look at ways in which you can use technology to advance further and outrun your competitors.
Of course, it is not just the delivery business that is affected by technology in this way, however, if you work in this industry you know how important it is to build up a regular stable of clients you can rely on.
Make sure you do this by focusing on technology and using it to your best advantage every day of the week.
From social media marketing to a whole new computer framework to handle your orders, all this is exceptionally important.
How good is your courier work when compared to the competition?