In the world of courier delivery, there is an unparalleled range of delivery service options available, both in how things are delivered and what things are delivered. Almost every single industry and career field needs their products delivered, at a variety of different speeds and distances. With online courier software, these different service and package types can be detailed and separated to always have the best information available and set up pricing and zones accordingly.

Package Types

Before we can talk about the different ways deliveries are carried out based on different packages, we need to talk about what those different packages actually are! Truthfully, there is an unlimited amount of different types of packages because everything can be delivered, but some typical groupings of package deliveries would be documents, boxes, medical packages, and food. Most everything can fit in these general categories, but by using an online courier system, you can create as many different package types as you would like, however specific or general they need to be. This system is built for you, and by separating out all the types of packages that your company delivers, you can adjust your pricing or your type of service. It’s up to you to decide which package types you support and what the differentiating line is between these different packages!

Service Types

Once you have a list of package types created, it’s time to compile a list of service types. This too is custom to your specific needs, but some general options would be international shipping, overnight shipping, next day delivery, on-demand services, and scheduled services. By separating service types into these ranges, you can determine the priority of incoming orders based on what the customer wants, and can plan drivers and prices based on that. The more specific and itemized you are within the online courier software, the better you will be able to anticipate delivery timeframes and manage your business more efficiently.

Pricing Options

Now that you have your package and your service types set, you are able to configure other things in the system to work around them! The most impacted part of the online courier software by these package and service types is the pricing, specifically set price and surcharge lists. When you create these lists, you can select which package types and which service types will correspond to each list, giving you complete freedom and flexibility in pricing for very specific orders. If you want medical deliveries and same-day shipping to cost more than a scheduled order or general parcel delivery, you can do that. If you want to set the price of each service type the same, regardless of the package type, you can do that as well. However you decide to generate pricing options based on package and service types, you have the freedom and ability to do so within the online courier system!

Options Galore

In addition to setting pricing differently based on the type of package or service order that comes in, you can also generate invoices based on different package types or work with drivers to see who can take certain packages or service types. You will also receive the package and service type information when an order comes in, giving you a lot more information than just a general delivery order. However you choose to organize your packages and services, and however you choose to use that information, online courier software makes it quick and easy to diversify your delivery service options. Schedule a demo with Digital Waybill today and see how else we can customize and simplify your courier business!