Parcel Service for Apartment Complexes: A Must-Have for Residents

What is a parcel service for apartment complexes?

An apartment complex parcel service is a system set up to facilitate the delivery of parcels for residents of apartment complexes. For example, CiPiO offers an advanced system with which residents can easily and securely receive their parcels in their own parcel machine. When parcels have been delivered, they receive a notification to pick them up at the desired time.

What are the benefits of a package service for apartment complexes?

Ease
A parcel service for apartment complexes offers residents great convenience. They no longer have to stay at home to receive their packages. Instead, they can pick up their packages whenever it suits them.

Safety
A parcel service for apartment complexes is also safer than having parcels delivered to individual residents. Parcels are safely stored and residents do not have to worry about theft or damage to their parcels. Moreover, with its Access & Parcels concept, CiPiO offers the possibility, based on scanning a correctly addressed address label, to provide the delivery person with one-off and controlled access through the closed front door!

efficiency
A good parcel service for apartment complexes ensures a more efficient delivery of parcels. Parcel deliverers no longer have to visit all individual residents, but can easily and quickly deliver the parcels to the CiPiObox. This saves time and money for both delivery drivers and residents. Our experience shows that delivery drivers can place up to 6 parcels in a minute! In addition, residents no longer have to go to a service point in non-home situations.

How does a parcel service for apartment complexes work?

The operation of a parcel service for apartment complexes can differ per complex, but in general it works as follows:

1) The parcel deliverer scans the address label on the parcel locker in the apartment complex.
2) CiPiO validates whether the label matches the recipient's information.
3) If that is correct, a box opens and the delivery agent can put the parcel in.
4) CiPiO sends a notification with a unique pin code to the resident that the package has been delivered.
5) The resident can pick up the package at any time.

How do you choose the right parcel service for your apartment complex?

When choosing the right parcel service for your apartment complex, there are a number of factors that you should take into account:

• Size of the complex

When choosing a parcel service for an apartment complex, the size of the complex is an important factor to consider. A small complex with only a few residents probably has less need for a parcel service than a large complex with hundreds of residents. In a large complex, the management of the packages can quickly become chaotic. The CiPiObox is modular and can therefore be expanded as needed, even afterwards. Moreover, the parcel service is "white label" which means that all delivery services can deliver in it!

• Security

A good parcel service for apartment complexes must provide security for residents. It is important to see which security measures are offered by the parcel service point, such as camera surveillance. The CiPiObox is standard equipped with a camera, so that in the event of calamities it can always be determined with certainty what exactly happened at the box.

• Integration with existing systems

If the apartment complex already uses an access control system, for example, it is important to choose a parcel service that integrates well with this system. For example, resident management only needs to be done in one place and the Access & Parcels concept allows safe access to deliverers. Simplicity, comfort and efficiency are the keywords here.

• Inside or outside

There is not always enough space in the entrances of apartment complexes to install a parcel service. That is why CiPiO has already chosen at an early stage to offer an indoor and outdoor variant of the CiPiObox. Both options are made of solid steel, but the outdoor variant is mounted on concrete feet that can be worked into the paving and all doors are made of double steel to increase the burglary resistance.

• Cost

The cost of a parcel service for apartment complexes can vary. Naturally, the number of residents determines the number of columns (and therefore the number of compartments). The outdoor cabinets are also somewhat more expensive than the indoor variant. In addition, CiPiO offers the unique service to also perform management on the cabinet. Delivery errors, parcels that are not picked up, resident management; they are things that an owner often wants to avoid. With this so-called “moderator service” CiPiO completely unburdens residents or owners.

Conclusion

A good parcel service for apartment complexes is a must-have for residents. It offers convenience, security and efficiency in parcel delivery. When choosing the right parcel service, it is important to take into account factors such as the size of the complex, security, integration with existing systems and costs. With the right parcel service, residents of apartment complexes can enjoy a carefree receipt of their parcels.

Would you also like to arrange a comfortable and carefree package reception at your apartment complex? Feel free to contact us for a no-obligation advice.