DPD UK taps what3words tech for online deliveries
UK parcel delivery company DPD has announced a partnership with location tech firm what3words.
From Friday, DPD customers can add their what3words address in the delivery preferences section of the former’s app, with drivers knowing they will arrive at an exact specified building entrance, doorstep, or tucked away side passage.
Elaine Kerr, CEO at DPD UK, comments: "Our drivers do an amazing job delivering the vast majority of parcels to the correct address, first time, often going above and beyond to work out where harder to find locations are.”
“We use the best technology available to make their job easier, and what3words is an incredibly smart solution. In addition to helping us deliver to new housing estates and remote cottages, there are significant gains from more effective fleet routing and reducing unnecessary mileage.”
“As a UK leader in smart, green delivery, this is a very welcome addition to our award winning service."
Chris Sheldrick, CEO and Co-founder, what3words adds: "DPD is one of the UK's favourite parcel delivery networks - and allowing its customers to use what3words to specify locations will transform everyday deliveries.”
“Our technology gives both customers and DPD drivers the confidence that deliveries will be made precisely, easily, and more efficiently, using just three words."
