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Royal Mail is known for its reliable and trustworthy mailing services all around the UK and the globe. It has been serving its customers with efficient delivery since 1516. The mailing service has been one of the most preferred ones for many years due to providing a smooth delivery of goods cost-effectively.
To ensure smooth delivery, a definite set of procedures are followed. For example, while using the Royal Mail delivery service, the customers would be given a URL to track the parcel on a real-time basis under specific tag names that indicate the progress of parcel packaging.
The updates regarding your parcel would be reaching you using a code to check them. The URL will show all the details from the order being placed till the mail service to you delivers it. All the stages of product monitoring would be covered during the delivery process so that the clients could know how long the process would last.
Many of the terms are generally not well understood by the common public. It is crucial to know these terms so that you can get an idea about where your item has reached at a given point of time and the estimated date and time of arrival of the package.
Outward RDC
RDC stands for Regional Distribution Centre, is generally a massive warehouse where the deliveries of one or more firms happen daily. Thousands of packages are received and maintained in an organized manner at RDCs. The orders are initially received at the RDCs before getting out for shipping.
Volumetric acceptance in Outward RDC
After being received at the warehouse, the status of the parcel changes to Outward RDC-Volumetric Acceptance, this simply states that the package would be shipped out to the delivery location from that facility.
Outward RDC Handheld Acceptance
The postal would be switching to the Outward RDC Handheld Acceptance as soon the package is made as ‘Accepted.’ It shows that the parcel has not yet left the system and the distribution is awaited yet.
Some useful terminologies to keep in mind
Item Dispatched/Delivered
After you post the mail, the Royal mail has to be updated that the item has been sent to them. It will enable them to update the monitoring information so that the customers can see it.
Item Received
It would be showing that the package is now with the Royal Mail. If the shipment confirmation is the only thing chosen, based upon the selection of the package, the update mentioning the delivery date only would be provided.
Item Posted at/Received by Royal Mail Customer Support
It simply signifies that the parcel is dropped at the Customer Service with necessary details like location/address, date, and time. The same information is updated on the tracking URL of Royal Mail.
Internal Technical Issue/Technical Issue Inside
It means that some technical problems in the network cause a disruption in the usual mailing process.
In Transit
On receiving the items, a delivery date is planned for them. As the parcel moves the whole system for delivery, the status in the tracking system changes to ‘In Transit.’
Pending
Due to several reasons, the tracking link would be showing this status; the reasons include:
Charges to pay: It could result from not paying the charges covered under the shipping amount or custom duty being applied on the package.
Redirection: Selection of the redirection option by the receiver enables them to modify the given delivery address. It may hinder the average delivery time of 1-2 days maximum.
Keepsafe Item: Buying this service would enable the receiver to request to keep the package at the delivery office for a little longer than usual.
Delivery attempted: Locating the address or reaching the specific location could be difficult for the delivery executives in some cases. Therefore, the status on the URL is marked ‘Delivery Attempted’ after all the attempts to reach the correct location fails. Then the delivery would be made the next day.
Ready for Shipping/Delivery
After being ready for delivery, the package would reach the recipient in a short period of time. It could take longer if the product is under the Keepsafe item service. The details would then get updated on the monitoring ID.
Items Delivered to Safe Place/at Secure Location
You may not be there to receive the products you have ordered due to unavoidable events. Therefore, you have the option of selecting a safe place to deliver your package there. The status of the box will change back as soon as the delivery is completed.
Retention Item
The items are kept under the Retention Service for the days delivery service cannot proceed. For instance, no deliveries are processed on public or national holidays. The delivery would be processed further when the service is open.
Item Collected
After the package reaches the receiver, the delivery status is marked as ‘Item Collected.’
Entrusting your letter or package with the Royal Mail Service would be a value for money option as the services provided are excellent, and millions of users trust the organization. In addition, the mailing process is kept up to date until the whole process, from dispatching the order to its collection, it’s done safely. With this much or benefits provided, the charges are pretty reasonable.
The tracking URL of the mailing service is quite handy to use for the general population. It simply keeps updating about what is going on with the package and the current stage under which the same is present. It reflects effectiveness in the firm’s work. Multiple options provided are beneficial in achieving a delivery convenient for the recipient. All these positive sides make the firm distinguishable from its competitors.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Q.1. What does RDC stand for in terms of delivery?
A.1. RDC of Regional Distribution Centre is a large warehouse for more than one company. These are used for delivery purpose and sometimes becomes challenging.
Q.2. What is Inward RDC Volumetric Acceptance?
A.2. The Inward RDC states that the item is in the system and half of the process is done.