Remember those Saturday morning cartoons, when the Jetsons would order food on a screen and then instantly get the item from their Replicator? It all seemed so futuristic- but when you consider the ease of online shopping partnered with the convenience of parcel lockers for apartments, you could say the future is already here.
Shopping outside of traditional bricks-and-mortar retail stores isn’t a new concept. In the mid to late 1800’s catalogue shopping was often the only way to obtain clothing, tools and other everyday items. “But wait, there’s more!” The 20th century brought TV’s frantic ‘call now’ marketing and infomercials. Then along came the internet and by the mid-90s, websites like EBay and Amazon were exploding in popularity. Recent reports suggest that retail sales from worldwide electronic commerce are expected to grow from 2.3 trillion U.S. dollars in 2017 to almost 4.9 trillion in 2021. With all the online options available today, residents can obtain virtually all of life’s necessities without ever leaving their apartment or condo, and all this satellite shopping is prompting property managers to provide more secure delivery solutions by companies like Snaile Lockers, Canada’s leader for smart locker solutions for apartments and condominiums.
Living in any multi-residential building presents challenges, and the safety & security of residents is always top priority. So, when all those tenants are doing all that online shopping, trouble can quickly pile up. Deliveries arrive and there’s no one home to answer the buzzers, so packages are left in the lobby where they are prone to damage, theft of violations to fire codes. Smart parcel lockers alleviate this problem by providing reliable parcel storage until the resident or tenant is ready to pick it up. No more waiting around to sign for delivery, trekking to the post office or finding your package has been damaged or stolen. Now it’s as easy as entering a PIN number on the secure keypad, and retrieving the package from a secure Snaile smart locker. This simplicity is a bonus for couriers and delivery companies too, who just need to scan the item, store it in a secure compartment and send the recipient a PIN number through email or SMS. Smart locker solutions for apartments greatly improve the workflow, and minimal package handling means reduced chance of liability.
Smart parcel lockers are the best choice for apartment buildings, townhouse complexes, condos, dorms and other multi-residential communities, where all types of parcels are delivered at all hours of the day and night. Online purchases, dry cleaning, flower deliveries and even prepared meals can be securely stored until the recipient is ready to pick them up. For added tenant safety, Snaile parcel lockers are equipped with CCTV cameras and can be linked to existing security systems.
Thanks to innovators like Snaile Lockers, the future of parcel delivery has already arrived.
"We have the Snaile lockers installed in my building. Love them!"
"The 1Valet and Snaile solution has changed how resident deliveries enter this building. ensures the seamless operation of the building for its residents. We have recorded zero incidents of theft and never see parcels or delivery cards lying around. This really is the way of the future"
"The lockers (Snaile) have been a welcomed addition by the tenants and delivery companies"
"I appreciate your speedy response to my email about the deleted text with my PIN! Thank you!"
"Our lockers are getting a lot of use, even more so since the pandemic."
"Thank you so much for everything! You (Snaile) are absolutely awesome to deal with"
"I am still receiving the positive feedback from tenants and couriers. Couriers are thrilled with the addition. Especially during this peak delivery season "
"We're very pleased with the new lockers, and getting some good feedback from the tenants. We also like the fact that we are using a Canadian company for this service."
"I was challenged to come up with new and more efficient ways of doing things when it came to accepting inbound and processing outbound packages, after much research, it was a no brainer to go with Snaile. The software is super user friendly and easy to navigate, and the support staff is also very helpful, friendly, and easy to deal with"
"You (Snaile) have been very supportive even though we have so many questions, we really appreciate your help"
"After evaluating parcel locker providers in Canada, Snaile demonstrated to us they have the right solution for the Canadian building industry."
"Collection of the package was flawless. Great system."
"Thank you (Snaile) kindly for all your support; you've been exceptionally efficient and helpful"
"I totally support the system and service. Especially so now, given the new rules with social distancing but also as the demand for home delivery continues to increase. I think Snaile is a valuable service, we all could benefit from it."
"Our Residents Love it!"
"We have had positive feedback from residents that it is a secure way to deposit packages. All packages have been received on a timely basis with no missing packages"
"We love the Snaile system. We currently have it in our 93-unit building in Guelph, Ontario and our 78-unit building in Breslau, Ontario."
"This is our 3rd year now with Snaile Parcel Lockers and it is my pleasure to highly recommend this great system. It is very convenient and secure for our Residents to accept their packages from all carriers even when they are not home. The Snaile parcel delivery system is an excellent business partner."
"Great customer service. Very much enjoy our partnership with Snaile! Julie and Kirstin thank you for your help and assistance through our onboarding process!"
"I used the Snaile Parcel Locker System while I stayed at Monte Kwinter Court Apartments in Toronto. They came in very handy through out the pandemic when purchasing online items. Texts with codes for sent immediately. Very easy to use system!"
"90% of our buildings have Snaile lockers installed in them. I know the CEO very well. We first met when the firm was doing the installation at Monde. I love your product. It makes life so much easier for our staff in terms of parcel management. I look forward to working with the Snaile team."
"We love your product and have it installed in a number of our communities both in BC and Ontario."
"We have two lockers installed now and a third one on its way.
These are better than sliced bread."
