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Snaile Lockers now Supported by an Amazon Canada Ticketing System for Failed Locker Deliveries

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  Smart lockers   used in Canadian multi-residential buildings such as condominiums and apartments solve a lot of issues not only for the consumers making the ecommerce purchases but also for the parcel delivery company, the ecommerce company and for the buildings themselves. Of course, for smart lockers to work properly deliveries must occur systemically, hence why Snaile has had delivery contracts in place for several years with all major Canadian carriers to make sure there is contractual recourse if a delivery driver doesn’t follow what their employer, the building and the building residents want – deliveries to go into Snaile lockers. Still, there is some management to do with drivers that are eager to drop parcels and go, these are typically independent smaller companies, or individuals acting as delivery contractors. Hence the announcement of a ticketing system for Amazon specific contracted deliveries that will address non-delivery to Snaile lockers if-and-when they occur.  The
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The Role of Smart Lockers in Boosting Employee Productivity

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There is not a single aspect of our lives that hasn’t been affected to some extent by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Both our personal and professional lives, as well as our businesses, have been impacted by the restrictions in place to increase public safety. When it comes to employee safety, the pandemic has added an additional layer for consideration when it comes to creating a safe work environment. As many businesses have discovered, one way to effectively achieve this is by installing  smart lockers for office   use. Unlike at home, where we’re not in any contact with strangers, or outdoors where we control how close we get to others, the workplace is where a lot of people spend hours a day in the same enclosed space. So, in addition to workstation separation, indoor air-quality control, and other measures, having a contactless outdoor parcel locker can help to ensure the safe exchange of goods, thereby increasing everyone’s personal safety. The office workday involves a lot of i
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Location: Huntsville, ON P0B, Canada
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How to Pick Your Parcel Locker or Parcel Room Supplier in Canada

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Remember the days when a delivery driver used to leave a package in a parcel room or an old-school mechanical steel lock-and-key depository in the lobby? If you are still using just a parcel room to store deliveries, be sure to read the pitfalls here. Parcel lockers  and parcel rooms have come a long way, now falling into the category of a SaaS or software as a service model. Consumers expect a whole lot more from their parcel management system, such as real-time notifications, access via their smartphone, and even the option to leave items in their locker for collection and return. With that in mind, Canadian companies looking for a parcel locker or room supplier in Canada are faced with a number of factors to consider. If you’re looking to choose a resident delivery management solution that can deliver the service people want and expect in 2021 and beyond, read on for what you need to know. Parcel Lockers and Rooms in 2021: What Do People Want? As the volume of e-commerce purchases h
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How Smart Lockers Are Enhancing the Customer Experience by Transforming Last-Mile Logistics

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The stay-at-home order put in place during lockdown meant buyers could not travel to stores with the same ease anymore. That, in turn, prompted yet another boost in online shopping. During peak periods, the numbers showed a whopping three quarters of Canadian consumers shopped online. This was when Smart Parcel Delivery Lockers started to become a critical improvement for online retailers. With items from all aisles, from groceries to pet supplies, cleaning products and apparel, being sold online, the demand for easier and more convenient delivery systems has increased accordingly. Touchless Parcel Delivery Lockers fit the bill perfectly and, as such, are fulfilling this need across the country. The traditional way of bringing items to buyers was direct delivery to their doors or mailrooms. But with the recent volume of products, the process became overwhelming, parcel theft was increasing and an alternative solution had to be found. This was especially important for sprawling communit
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No-Contact Delivery: The Safest Way During the Pandemic

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Online shopping has been strongly encouraged since the beginning of the pandemic and many people have happily obliged by getting their purchases delivered now more than ever before. However, e-commerce is not completely risk free when it comes to keeping consumers safe. With that said, there is a smart-tech solution that retailers and buildings can turn to help mitigate many of the risks associated with e-commerce deliveries – smart parcel lockers. This solution can be found across the country, including   contactless lockers in Edmonton . The Problem with Conventional Delivery Methods While e-commerce does help to reduce the chances of coronavirus being spread throughout communities by eliminating the need to visit potentially crowded stores, there are still some risks associated with online shopping. Most notably, the person-to-person contact that has traditionally been part of the last-mile delivery process poses a risk to both carriers and residents, as well as concierge and securi
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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The Next Generation of School Lockers

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Anyone who ever attended a traditional school remembers hallways lined with lockers on both sides. These small, tightly-packed compartments were personalized each year by the students who inhabited them, with little regard to safety. Today, however, is not the same as it was just a generation or two ago. Now, students need lockers that can safely store their belongings while also adhering to – and even facilitating – regulations around social distancing. When it comes to  school lockers Canada -based company Snaile has a smarter solution than the traditional lockers of the past. Easy-to-Maintain School Lockers Many educational institutions are replacing their antiquated, old-school lockers, with modern, streamlined, smarter counterparts, such as those manufactured and distributed by Snaile. One of the many benefits offered by these new-age school locker storage solutions is the fact that they are virtually maintenance-free. The flat, stainless steel surfaces are easy to disinfect betwe
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Smart Lockers: Best Friend of a Property Manager

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  Online deliveries have been occurring for some time now, but lately, the number of people receiving packages around the clock has skyrocketed – a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. This is becoming a problem for property managers in buildings that house multi-family homes as it can be a struggle to find space to store everything. This results in missed deliveries, packages laying around inviting potential theft, and can even be considered a fire hazard. What’s the solution? Commercial   Intelligent lockers in Vancouver . More and more property managers are discovering how smart lockers can solve their parcel woes. The less time spent sorting through packages, the more time there is to dedicate to other tasks, saving both time and money in the long run. How Smart Parcel Lockers are Helping Property Managers Smart Parcel lockers are contactless, easy-to-use, and reliable self-serve machines that automate the process of depositing and collecting parcels. They eliminate the need
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Location: 1 Crescent Rd, Huntsville, ON P1H 1Z6, Canada
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