Sure the carrier let's you know that your organization received your package, but what happened to it after that? For large organizations it's often difficult to track the package internally. This is especially difficult when packages are not related to internal purchase orders. For example, resorts receive guest's property. Conference centers receive conference attendee shipments. Financial organizations receive financial checks. If packages and property is not tracked internally the onus is on the receiver to prove receipt and delivery. The process of quickly logging in packages error free has been tedious and inaccurate due to the lack of technology in place. Automating the basic tasks of manually logging in a package and in many cases re-entering the data into a spread sheet can take many unnecessary man hours.
Package tracking systems exist such as SQBX.com that can quickly and accurately scan a barcode. This system accurately captures a tracking number, enabling the organization to begin to create a trail of the location of the package at any given time. SQBX quickly reports the delivery status of the package as well (received, stored, or delivered). SQBX captures photos of any damaged packages received. Finally SQBX captures an electronic signature at the point of delivery so proof of delivery is easily accessible. In addition to reducing labor, SQBX provides global visibility of a package's whereabouts and its delivery status . This provides an organization with the ability to reduce inquiries and expedite any research needed by their staff. Web based applications and mobile devices can take the system on the road with the organization. No longer are they bound to the walls in which the desk top resides. It is important for any multi-departmental, floor or building organization to keep close tabs on their incoming critical and sensitive matter. An inbound tracking system is no longer a luxury. It is quickly becoming a must have.