6 ways to improve the efficiency and speed of shipments between private individuals

When it comes to shipments, we almost always think of companies, but the truth is that every day thousands of shipments are made between private individuals.

When it comes to shipments, we almost always think of companies, but the truth is that every day thousands of shipments are made between private individuals.

InPost has compiled a series of best practices or tips to improve the efficiency of shipments between private individuals.

Use a trusted shipping service

To make a shipment, several factors must be taken into account. One of them is the choice of a courier company that offers everything needed for the shipping and delivery process of the parcel. In the case of InPost, we are pioneers in out-of-home delivery which makes it easier to send and collect where and when it is most convenient for the recipient.

Pack the parcel correctly

Even if the parcel is not fragile, it is very important that it is well packed, to avoid any problems. During transport, the parcel may suffer some mishaps, which will be insignificant if the packaging is sturdy.

Place the label on the parcel correctly

When sending a parcel, it is necessary to put the full address on the label. In fact,

it is advisable for the sender to reinforce the label with adhesive tape so that it does not fall off.

This way, the parcel is less likely to be lost because if the label falls off it is not possible to know who the recipient is.

Use a shipment tracking system

The person who wants to make a shipment has the option of doing it with or without a tracking number, the latter option being the cheapest.

However, it is not the most recommended because it does not allow you to follow the parcel's journey and know where it is and when it will be delivered. InPost always provides the tracking number so that the parcel can be located at any time.

Track the parcel's journey

As we said earlier, the ability to track the shipment in real time allows the customer themselves to detect possible errors and contact the transport company to resolve them.

And not only that, it also allows you to see whether there were delivery attempts, whether the address is correct, whether the parcel suffered any kind of damage, etc.

Use a non-home delivery service

Private individuals also have the possibility of using what we at InPost call non-home deliveries, in which deliveries are made at Ponto Pack.

This is the service that InPost offers all its customers so that they can use the Ponto Pack both to leave parcels for shipments and to collect deliveries. This option makes the whole process much more agile because it is no longer necessary to wait to send or collect the parcel.