Climate change is a problem that should be treated with urgency, as its effect can be seen all around the world in varying degrees. Climate change is simply the long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns. This shift could be natural, but for a while now, human activity has heavily influenced climate change, one might even say that it is the main driver of the change. Human activities that influence climate change, ranging from driving to heating a building to burning bushes, etc. These activities cause the emission of greenhouse gasses that are detrimental to the planet.
Heat and increase in temperature are not the only consequences of climate change, an increase in temperature is just the beginning of a host of problems.
Effects of Climate Change
The effects of climate change are numerous, and they affect and threaten not only humans but every other life on the planet. A few effects of climate change are as follows; rise in temperature, rise in sea levels, leading to floods that consequently result in the loss of lives and properties, rise in ocean temperature, drought that can threaten crops, wide life and human lives, reduction of fresh water supply, etc. The effects of climate change would be suffered by every living organism, hence the need to work towards a greener climate.
How SMS Contributes to a Greener Climate
The logistics/ transportation industry contributes to climate change, through the emission of Carbon Dioxide. This is done by the burning of fuel, thus polluting the air. What role can SMS play to reduce to a bare minimum the amount of pollution that the logistics business is responsible for? Efficient use of SMS by logistics businesses can go a long way in realizing the dream of a greener climate. Below are a few ways to achieve this
1. Two-Way Messaging; two-way messaging between the logistics/ delivery company and the package recipient ultimately leads to lesser miles on the road. Using SMS, the driver can confirm that the receiver is at home before undertaking his journey. In situations where SMS is not used, drivers might have to return to the same address multiple times, emitting more pollution, and increasing the cost of delivery.
2. Staying out of traffic; the more time a delivery truck spends in traffic, the more pollution it is capable of creating. To avoid this, SMS can be used as a communication tool between the dispatcher and the driver, to help the driver find better routes with less traffic.
3. Confirm deliveries; SMS can also be used as a means to confirm deliveries. Logistic companies can use SMS, instead of the usual paper, as this would go a long way in reducing waste, thus, keeping the planet clean.
How Logistics Companies Can Use Bulk SMS
There is a lot that a logistics business can achieve, using SMS. Tasks can be simplified, thereby making their businesses run smoothly and effectively. SMS can be used to;
- Send delivery information.
- Send information regarding the delivery options.
- Provide delivery and new collection updates to drivers.
- Send out invoice reminders.
- Send out late payment alerts to customers.
- Send out surveys, requesting feedback about specific delivery or service.
- Send notification to drivers about traffic delays, etc.
Are you interested in using SMS to simplify the delivery process and running of your logistics business? Reach out to SmartSMSSolutions to get started.
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