RMtv: Parcel sortation
Transforming how we sort parcels indoor is the focus of this week’s RMtv.
Recent RMtv episodes have been taking us on the journey of Indoor Transformation and part of this is the workstream, parcel sortation in delivery offices.
In today’s show we’re at Preston South Delivery Office who, alongside Morden Delivery Office, are currently trialling a project to change the way parcels are sorted ahead of walks.
Our aim with the Parcel Sortation project is to simplify how we sort and prep different types of parcels and to make the process more efficient for our frontline colleagues. This will be done by:
- Format 1 (letterbox size) and Format 2 (shoebox size) parcels being sorted into different containers at the primary sort activity.
- Format 1 parcels are then sorted and bundled into the letter mail on the RM2000 frame.
- With Format 2 parcels being sorted directly into mail pouches attached to the Parcel Pyramid’, each pouch corresponds to each ‘Block’ on the delivery walk. Parcels will be scanned on the PDA which will inform the person sorting, which block to sort the parcel to.
- Letter mail, including the Format 1 parcels are then merged into the pouches with the Format 2 parcels ready for delivery. The earlier scans on the parcels will create a manifest on the PDA, so the walk holder can see what parcels they have for each block.
The use of this new equipment together with utilising new PDA software will help reduce the need for local knowledge when sorting parcels, it will provide a dedicated storage space for parcels along with making the process more efficient for our colleagues.
Also in this programme, finishing the Great Big Fundraising Challenge with success.
Plus, introducing the new and improved app, Adhoc Route, which benefits those on dedicated parcel and Later Acceptance Times routes and will replace RON.
And finally, after the announcement Meta will be closing Workplace, we want to include you in our decision-making for the next new channel.
