Thursday, May 17. 2012
Package tracking software has come a long way since its inception in the early nineties. The internet has made the traditional model of loading software on desktop machines or customer networks a thing of the past. Here at Ubiquia we have pioneered the migration to a 100% web based application. This transformation results in a more pervasive system that has a larger reach across an organization. More users, faster research tools, and greater flexibility in terms of customization all can be accomplished through the use of our powerful web based parcel tracking system. Not only has the product undergone a radical change, the pricing structure has also been updated to fit in with the new way of thinking. Unlimited users per site license helps drive down costs associated with large enterprise type installations. The actual process of receiving and delivering has also been enhanced. Greater storage capabilities within the handhelds allow for a better routing and delivery process. Cloud computing as made the retrieval of archived data fast and easy. Let the managed service do the work for you reducing the load on your internal IT department. These are just some of the benefits of a web based package tracking system over the old desktop mail delivery system. Contact us today to see the real power of SQBX and how it can work for you.
Friday, May 11. 2012
SQBX can be used for more than just tracking packages. Our fully customizable system can be applied to a variety of applications outside of the mail center. Let's discuss today the tracking of samples through a chain of custody. Many organizations need to collect samples in the field and send the samples through some sort of QC process. SQBX can be a perfect solution to track when a particular sample was taken, who took the sample, where the sample is in the process, who has custody of the sample at a give point in time, and the results of the sample taken. All of these stages are customizable and can be reported on by anyone with the proper credentials. With the click of the mouse, the data concerning a particular sample can be visible via the secure web portal. SQBX helps bring the traditional process of tracking a chain of custody with a paper form, SQBX can keep all of the tracking information as well as capture electronic signatures as well. Call us today to see how we can deploy SQBX in your organization today.
Tuesday, March 20. 2012
Package tracking can be a very simple process. It is time to get rid of those old dusty log books and replace them with an easy to use mobile computer. When packages arrive at your door you can scan the bar code from the carrier that is already on the package to log it into your system. Now that the package has been received there are a variety of function that you can perform with an automated system. Log in the recipient's name and delivery information, send them a email notification that a package has arrived, store the package in a location and notate where you put it and so on. Delivery can be just as simple. Scan the package to be delivered and capture the signature of the recipient electronically much like how the carriers deliver packages to you. The key to the simplicity of the process is a user friendly application. If the system is easy to use, then your team will get the most use out of the system. Also, visibility is an important attribute of the system. Are packages able to be looked up throughout your organization or does just the mail room have visibility. This is an on demand world, make your package tracking software react to these on demand requests. Web based application will provide more flexibility than traditional desktop models. Contact us to see the Power of SQBX inbound package tracking system and see for yourself how we can accomplish your needs.
Friday, March 9. 2012
We have taken the powerful tracking solution SQBX and have adapted to provide process improvements over a wider variety of applications. SQBX is ideal for tracking the progress of a repair of any type of equipment. Lets say that your organization repairs mobile devices. When the device is shipped to you and is received, it can be scanned into SQBX. As it moves through your repair process, (diagnosis, dismantle, parts replacement, assembly, and shipping) SQBX can track each stage that the mobile device is in. This information can be visible not only internally, but can be made available for the customer that shipped the device in for repair. Ultimately SQBX will provide the repair company with an instant look as to the status of a particular repair as well as giving the customer up to date information on their device. The result will be a customer that is in the loop and overall better customer service experience. This whole process can be achieved by scanning a barcode at each stage of the process. Data entry is minimal that if you employ the use of barcode scanners and labels. Contact us today to learn more how we can use SQBX to assist your repair center.
Friday, February 10. 2012
Today we are going to discuss the importance of notifying the recipient that a package has arrived for them. Notifications can be sent through a number of channels. Email, text message, or by picking up the phone and calling the recipient directly. If your mail center is as busy as most, then calling the recipients directly would be out of the question. In order to efficiently notify the recipients of received packages some type of automation must be in place. Through the  use of package tracking software like SQBX the system can automatically send an email or text message to the recipient alerting them that a package has arrived. What happens if that recipient forgets to come down to pick up their package, or they did not get the message? This could result in a missed delivery, a stale item, or cause friction between the mail center and the recipient. The package tracking software should be able to auto generate subsequent notifications on a schedule determined by the mail center. This would reduce the likelihood that a package would end up sitting on a shelf miss placed or forgotten about. SQBX package tracking software has the ability to automatically send the recipient notification that a package has arrived. The system can also 2nd, 3rd, and return to sender notifications to the recipient on a predetermined time table. Call us today to see the power of SQBX inbound package tracking software.
Tuesday, February 7. 2012
 What makes package tracking software so vital for the modern day business? Packages that are received in an organization have a purpose or a job to do. Whether they are parts, documents, supplies, contracts or just important correspondences, they need to get to the proper recipient in a timely fashion. Receiving the package, recording the sender and tracking information, and notifying the recipient that the package has arrived is just part of the process. Package delivery and getting a signature are crucial to account for the final steps in the process. This can be cumbersome if the proper technologies are not put into place to help automate the tasks of receiving and delivering. Scanners, software, and signature capture devices come into play when designing your solution. SQBX web based package tracking software will assist your staff in streamlining the mail and receiving centers. We are dedicated to process improvement while keeping a watchful eye on the budget. You will find that SQBX has superior flexibility, is easy to use, and can be implemented in a matter of hours. Please contact us for a free trial of SQBX inbound package tracking software.
Tuesday, January 31. 2012
Have you ever wondered how to bring the same level of tracking and tracing of packages that the major carriers provide into your organization? Mail delivery software is available to businesses of all sizes. Whether you are receiving hundreds of packages per day or only a few precious items, the need to track the receipt and delivery may be a important part of your business operation. Tracking packages internally starts with the receiving process. The carriers drop off packages and collect signatures for their system. Although this is the end of the process for the carriers it is actually the beginning of the process for receivers. First the package tracking number must be recorded. Typically this can be accomplished through the use of a bar code scan. If a tracking number is not present or is unreadable then the receiver must generate unique identifying number to track the package through to delivery. Next, any additional information required must be recorded against that package such as recipient's name, location, who the sender is, and possiblly the type of or condition of the package. Once the package detail is recorded, the package will either be stored or routed for delivery. This is were the application is specific to each organization. Depending on how the package is to be handled will determine the follow steps in the process. Ultimately the package must get in the hands of the end recipient. Whether the package is delivered directly to that person or delivered to a location, the mail clerk must account for delivery either through a signature or a short note that the package was delivered or dropped off. Although this may sound like a difficult process for most businesses; through the use of technology it can be quite seamless. SQBX inbound package tracking system can help automate the steps listed above to provide the level or package management your business requires. Call today to witness the strength of SQBX.
Friday, January 20. 2012
Receiving can be broken up into two main categories. First, is receiving items that are not tied to a purchase order. These would be packages sent to an individual or department that are not purchased from the organization. Items like over nighted documents, contracts, samples, payments, gifts, etc. Although the items may not directly impact the companies bottom line, it is still important to track these packages once they are received from the carrier through delivery to the end recipient. SQBX inbound package tracking system can help automate that process through the use of mobile computers to scan the bar-code on the package and capture the signature upon delivery.
 The other category of receiving would be receiving items that are purchased from your organization and have a PO number that needs to be reconciled with the receipt of the item. This will alert the accounting department to release payment for that item. This is a practice that should be done with all businesses small and large. Purchase order management can be a daunting task if the proper integration is not in place. Quickbooks, the very popular accounting system, does a great on the accounting piece however on the receiving end it is quite limited. SQBX package tracking system has the ability to pull the PO numbers down from your Quickbooks accounting and populate the fields automatically in the receiving system to eliminate key strokes increase productivity. Once the items are received in SQBX the status will be posted back to Quickbooks for accounting to pay that invoice.
Friday, January 13. 2012
 What happens when a package comes into your organization that is clearly damaged. Do you accept it, refuse delivery, notify the recipient of the condition or just proceed with your normal receiving process as if nothing were wrong? It is important to log the condition of damaged package as soon as possible, so that there is no confusion as to who was responsible for the damage. One way of documenting the damage is to create a written note that travels with the package to illustrate that the package was received in this state. Another more effective way is to photograph the package, so that the recipient can actually see what has happened to their item. These processes can be automated through the use of a package tracking system that has digital photo taking capability. Here is how the process should go. The damaged package is received by the clerk with a mobile handheld scanner, a photo is taken on the handheld and a quick note is keyed into the device outlining the condition of the package. Next, an email notification is sent directly to the recipient stating that they had received a package and it is in a damaged state. This entire process will take only seconds to complete through SQBX our inbound package tracking system and will remove the liability from the receiver. Parcel tracking systems like SQBX will give you greater control of your mail and receiving centers and provide a greater visibility for your recipients that are expecting packages.
To learn more about how SQBX can assist you in the receiving and documenting of damaged packages please contact us.
Friday, January 6. 2012
Over the past twelve months our development team has been
hard at work in labs designing the most comprehensive package tracking system
on the market. SQBX. Our web based
application has came leaps and bounds from its inception. We have bolted on a multi-carrier shipping
system, so that SQBX can now handle both inbound receiving as well as out bound
shipping. This is not the ordinary
multi-carrier shipping system that resides on a computer. This is an enterprise web based application
that can be accessed at the desk tops of unlimited amounts users. SQBX will provide the global visibility to
track and manage all shipments both inbound and outbound in addition to
enforcing your business rules to ensure the best possible rates are being
selected when a shipment is being generated by the casual shipper.
We have also be redeploying our inventory management
software Zenventory to the smaller business segments. Zenventory provides the robust features of an
enterprise inventory management solution at an affordable price for the small
business owners. For those that need an
enterprise system with shipping integration, we have that covered as well. Our shipping experts can work with your team
to establish business rules to minimize your shipping expenditures while
integrating every thing seamlessly through your inventory and purchase order
management system Zenventory. Give us a call today to learn more about the power of SQBX
and Zenventory.
Friday, July 1. 2011
This is an exciting month for the team here at SQBX. We will be attending the Nacums (national association for college and university mail services) conference in Nashville Tennessee from July 17-20th. Please feel free to visit our booth 13 on the trade show floor. We will be conducting live demonstrations of the our powerful web based package tracking solution SQBX. In addition to exhibiting, our chief systems architect will conducting an educational seminar discussing the benefits of cloud computing and how it relates to the university mail center. SQBX for those of you out there that are not familiar with our product is the world's first and fastest 100% cloud based package tracking solution. Being that the system resides on the cloud, there is minimal impact to your IT staff, but will provide you with the enterprise solution that can handle even the most demanding receiving environments. We pride ourselves on high level of service as well as staying ahead of the pack by constantly improving our solution. Inbound package tracking has never been easier, and your experience will never be better than when working with us here at SQBX. We look forward to seeing at the conference in July.
Friday, June 10. 2011
Ever wonder why it takes so long for your employees to complete a relatively simple task when they leave the building or facility? SQBX vehicle tracking is the answer. We are able to track and trace the status of your fleet of vehicles. By embedding a GPS device into the diagnostic port of your vehicle we will give you the eye in the sky to manage the activity of your drivers. We can create geo-fences against a map and alert you when your drivers are out of bounds. The powerful reporting engine can present data such as speed, ignition on or off, stop time, fuel consumption, RPM, hard break events, and point to point location. Increase driver safety and reduce expenses by monitoring the activities of your drivers when they are out of your sight. This system can by coupled with our package tracking solution in order to get a real time view of where a particular package is when it is in transit. Are your vehicles being used for the personal benefit of your employees outside of work responsibilities? Put an end to unauthorized use through the watchful eye of SQBX vehicle tracking software solution.
Friday, June 3. 2011
 Colleges as Universities are tasked with the job of handling, sorting, and storing packages for their student body and faculty. This can be a daunting task depending on the size of the school, mail room staff, and space available. SQBX is the ideal solution for college mail centers. Our system can quickly scan packages upon receipt from the carriers, locate the position or mailbox of the recipient from the database, inform the mail staff of any special instructions, notify the recipient of the package, and notate the storage location of that package. This will process can be done in a matter of seconds with the use of a hand held scanner or mobile computer coupled with the powerful think engine of SQBX. We have taken email notification to the next level. Our system can schedule notifications to be sent on a scheduled basis. For instance, SQBX will send a 1st notification upon receipt of the package, a second notification 2 days after the first notification, a 3rd notification 2 days after the 2nd and a final notification 2 days after the 3rd. These events or emails can be customized to meet the needs of the particular school. SQBX inbound package tracking system can even send these notification directly to the recipients cell phone via text message. This is an industry first. Please stay tuned to learn more about some of our innovations in the student mail center that have made SQBX the package tracking system of choice by many large and small learning institutions across the country.
Friday, May 20. 2011
Our developers here at Ubiquia have been hard at work designing the latest enhancement to our SQBX line of tracking solutions. We have created a true point to point tracking system for inter-office mail. Here is how it works. The originator can create a shipment directly from their desktop through our web based shipping portal. This will give the originator the option to rate shop the package to ensure the lowest possible rate to meet their delivery objective. Once the rate is selected, they can print a shipping label to affix to the package. At this time, a pick up request will be sent to the mailing staff that there is a pending shipment ready to be picked up. When the mail courier picks up the package from the originator or sender they will scan the package in as picked up and this is the beginning of the tracking process. If the package is traveling by common carrier like UPS or FedEx you will be able to see the shipment status directly in SQBX even though it is outside of the boundaries of your organization. Once the package lands at it's destination and scanned in as received, this status will be visible to both the recipient as well as the sender. The package will finally be delivered to the end recipient and signed for which is the final step in the tracking process. The system will provide complete visibility to both the recipient and the sender as to the current status of a particular package. Call today and request a live demonstration on our Point-to-Point package tracking system and see for yourself the POWER OF SQBX.
Friday, November 12. 2010
We are pleased to introduce you to our latest member of the SQBX tracking family. We have taken SQBX to a level that is heads and shoulders above the competition. SQBX inbound tracking system now has the capability of creating pick up requests directly at the desktop of the end users. They will be able to create shipments inside SQBX using our powerful rating engine and schedule a pick up from the internal mail staff to get into the mail stream. These shipments can be internal mail documents using the companies mail delivery personnel or the shipment can be created so that it goes through common carriers like UPS and FEDEX. The process does not stop there. SQBX will now send an email to the end recipient acknowledging that the shipment has been picked up and all of the steps in the process can be scanned and tracked much like what you would find on the FEDEX tracking screens. This is an ideal application for large organizations that would like to track internal mail pieces within their organizations.
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