CAMPUS MAILROOM EXPLODING WITH STUDENT PACKAGES

Expand storage capacity without a major renovation.

Storage Challenges in Campus Mailrooms

“Mom, I need …. “   Is a call that many of us receive from our college aged children.  We either need to mail something to our children or drop ship something to them at school.  This adds to the stress on the college mail room.   Online shipping adds to the load that the mailroom delivers.  As online shopping continues to grow, campus mailrooms and dormitories have been increasingly overwhelmed with shipments to students. Spaces that were designed to store letters and small packages now need to accommodate boxes that contain everything from clothing and electronics to food and furnishings to books and more.

The resulting space crunch has led to frustration for staff and students. Boxes can pile up, leading to disorganization and long wait times. Mailrooms must be prepared to meet the needs of their students and staff.

How a Campus Mailroom Storage Area Can Be Optimized

Many university mailrooms have struggled with storage issues for years. The time-consuming effort of finding packages is not only frustrating for employees; it has led to poor customer service experiences for the students, too. Staff is also worried about liability issues that might arise if packages were lost or stolen.

BENEFITS of MOBILE SHELVING

Saved Money by using Existing Shelving

Improved Efficiency

Increased Storage Capacity with Mobile Shelves

Improved Morale and Customer Service

Increasing Storage Capacity

A Spacesaver ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System can form the core of the mailroom layout.  A university can save money by using the mailroom’s existing heavy-duty shelving and mounting it on ActivRAC “carriages” that move along rails to eliminate wasted space in the aisles. Ergonomic handles will allow staff to open aisles at the point of need, and mechanical-assist handles allow staff to move thousands of pounds with minimal effort.

The ActivRAC system will increase the mailroom’s storage capacity, improve organization and efficiency, improve customer service, and boost staff morale. Staff can do their work s

NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR CAMPUS MAILROOM STORAGE?

Contact us to learn more about how you can save space and improve efficiency in your mailroom. We can visit your facility, gain an understanding of your needs, and design a system that makes the most of what you already have. There’s no cost and no obligation, so schedule an appointment today.