Systems and Methods for Facilitating Delivery of a Parcel to a Suitably Sized Locker

摘要

A system, according to various embodiments, is adapted for identifying a suitable locker for a particular parcel based, at least in part on the size of the parcel. In particular embodiments, the system is optimized for identifying the smallest available locker that would accommodate the parcel, and facilitating delivery of the parcel to that locker. The size of the parcel may be obtained, for example, from a carrier, a shipper, a consignee, or a third party (such as a customs agent).

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method of redirecting one or more parcels to a suitable locker bank location, the method comprising:
receiving, by a processor, an indication that delivery of a parcel is not possible to a consignee at a primary delivery location; determining, by a processor, a first suitable locker bank based at least in part on the primary delivery location, the first suitable locker bank having one or more lockers of a first locker type; receiving, by a processor, first locker size information associated with the first locker type; receiving, by a processor, parcel size information associated with the parcel; determining, by a processor, based at least in part on the first locker size information and the parcel size information, whether the parcel would fit in the one or more lockers of the first locker type; and at least partially in response to determining that the parcel would fit in the one or more lockers of the first locker type, facilitating delivery of the parcel to the first suitable locker bank.