With internet shopping growing more common by the day, the number of parcels being delivered is skyrocketing. In 2021, the average UK family has been receiving 4.5 parcels per month – and this is before the Christmas rush had begun (source: Bringme Delivery Index). When they’re being delivered to residential buildings, they often pile up in entry ways as they await collection. They force people to wait at home for their deliveries to come, make them risk loss or theft if they don’t stay home, and inevitably result in entryways becoming a cluttered eyesore.
Thankfully, there’s an easy solution. Automated parcel management is quickly becoming the new standard. And no wonder: all it requires is the simple installation of a smart parcel box and an app. For those who want a complete digital concierge, a smart bell can also be incorporated. Quick, efficient and effective, automated parcel management makes life easier for residents and building managers alike.
The virtual reception is an ingenious combination of innovative and user-friendly software and hardware. This allows companies to automate their reception. The system eliminates the repetitive tasks of receptionists. It enables smooth access control, automates visitor registration and receives and stores incoming mail, parcels and deliveries. It is a secure and cost-effective solution for efficient access control, visitor management and mailroom management.
With more than 1,500 customers and over 300,000 users spread throughout 5 countries, technology company Bringme is involved in a wide range of businesses, from small to large. According to Bringme, there is clearly a small revolution going on in the workplace: organisations are realising that several evolutions are permanent, which is forcing them to make structural changes. Below is an overview of the most striking trends and the resulting opportunities, and CEO Jo Vandebergh shares his insights.
What does a receptionist cost? And what does a virtual, unmanned reception cost? Discover what the automation of reception area tasks can yield for your company.
Seven out of ten companies have discovered that they will need less office space in the future, according to recent studies. In other words, the demand for office space decreases, and the supply increases. We’re seeing companies with business models centring around the rental of offices and coworking spaces taking extra steps in terms of security and digitalisation.
Company receptions will no longer be the same as before the coronavirus. For example: How should a receptionist receive and sign for a parcel and still respect social distancing? Read how you can deal with this.