Parcel Management

Baankelal Yadav | Chief Luggage Supervisor | Western Railways

What is Parcel Management?

A Career in Parcel Management is very interesting. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find information about What Parcel Management actually is. Most pages on the internet just talk about How to get into Parcel Management. The internet is a great source of information on Parcel Management, but it is second best to learning about the same from a real professional.

Chief Luggage Supervisor Baankelal Yadav has worked in Parcel Management for 28 years & 9 months. Chief Luggage Supervisor Baankelal Yadav describes Parcel Management as:

Parcel Management is the process of managing parcel services which includes checking of irregularities while booking, loading and delivery of goods.

How Chief Luggage Supervisor Baankelal Yadav got into Parcel Management?

After completing my B A (Economics), I got job in Textile Industry where I worked for 7 years and along with that I have also completed Diploma in Textile Manufacturing from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Matunga. In 1988, I was selected for Indian Railways as an Assistant Commercial Clerk and got posted in Western Zone of Indian Railways and on 31st March 2017, I retired from western Zone of Indian Railways as a Chief Luggage Supervisor.

Chief Luggage Supervisor Baankelal Yadav's Talk on Parcel Management

Exploring the Field of Parcel Management: Insights from a Veteran Parcel management plays a crucial role in ensuring that goods are transported efficiently and safely in a rapidly evolving global trade landscape. With an increasing number of parcels being shipped daily, the significance of this career has grown substantially. This article delves into the essential aspects of parcel management, as shared by Bakelal Yadav, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field, examining education, necessary skills, benefits, challenges, and a typical day in this dynamic profession. What Is: Parcel Management Parcel management refers to the process of overseeing the storage, transportation, and delivery of packages within a logistics framework. This includes both inbound and outbound logistics, where parcels are received, processed, and dispatched to ensure timely delivery to customers. Bakelal Yadav emphasized the importance of efficiently managing these processes, highlighting that effective parcel management is crucial to maintaining operational flow in transportation systems like railways. A strong grasp of the entire parcel lifecycle enables professionals to enhance customer satisfaction through timely and secure deliveries. Education: Necessary Foundations Safety Measures Understanding safety measures is paramount in parcel management, as the stakes involve both the integrity of goods and the well-being of personnel involved in the logistics process. Safety protocols ensure that all parcels are handled correctly, preventing accidents or damages during transit. Bakelal shared that comprehensive training provided by railway institutions prepares individuals for the rigors of the job, ensuring they practice safety at every step of the parcel handling process. Parcel Process The parcel process encompasses the steps taken from receiving parcels to their eventual delivery. This includes inspecting, sorting, and packing parcels for transport. Bakelal highlighted that attention to detail is crucial here; for instance, ensuring that fragile items are packaged securely to avoid damages during handling. Understanding this process directly contributes to a smoother operational workflow and enhances overall efficiency in the supply chain. Commercial Process The commercial aspect of parcel management involves dealing with customers, agents, and stakeholders to ensure a streamlined service. Recognizing market demands and maintaining effective communication channels are essential components in managing the commercial processes. According to Bakelal, grasping the commercial nuances helps professionals in parcel management to negotiate better with vendors and optimize costs associated with parcel transportation. Legal Knowledge Knowledge of the legal requirements surrounding parcel management is vital to avoid regulatory pitfalls. Professionals must be familiar with compliance standards and the legalities of transporting goods, especially when dealing with hazardous materials or high-value items. As Bakelal pointed out, understanding these regulations can prevent costly fines and enhance the credibility of the service provider, which builds trust with customers. Skills: Mastery in the Field Punctuality Punctuality is a non-negotiable skill in parcel management, directly influencing delivery schedules and customer satisfaction. Individuals in this field must develop time-management skills to ensure parcels are sorted and dispatched on time. Bakelal recounted instances where being punctual not only facilitated smoother operations but also helped build a strong reputation among clients, emphasizing that delays can lead to significant consequences in logistics. Situation Handling The ability to handle unexpected situations is key in parcel management, where delays or mishaps can occur frequently. Professionals must develop quick problem-solving capabilities to navigate hurdles seamlessly. Bakelal’s experience illustrated how he often addressed unforeseen complications, such as equipment failures or sudden changes in regulations, by quickly implementing contingency plans that kept operations on track. Multitasking Multitasking is an essential skill in parcel management, where professionals are often required to juggle various responsibilities simultaneously, from managing client communications to overseeing the physical movement of goods. Bakelal noted that multitasking had been invaluable throughout his career, allowing him to meet multiple deadlines and exceed client expectations consistently, ultimately enhancing overall performance and productivity. Positives: The Bright Side of Parcel Management Social Networking Parcel management offers numerous opportunities for social networking, exposing professionals to a wide range of stakeholders within the logistics, transportation, and retail sectors. This profession helps build valuable relationships that can lead to collaboration and partnerships. Bakelal discussed how numerous connections he made have greatly influenced his career, providing access to mentorship and collaborative opportunities that strengthened his professional development. Secure Life A career in parcel management can also promise a secure and stable life, with numerous roles available in various sectors, including government and private enterprises. Stability often comes from the essential nature of the services provided, as the demand for parcel management continues to rise with evolving e-commerce trends. Bakelal reflected on this sense of security, noting how his long-standing career in the field provided him with both financial and emotional stability. Challenges: Navigating Hurdles Odd Working Hours One of the main challenges professionals in parcel management face is the requirement of odd working hours, which can disrupt work-life balance. Parcel operations often run outside traditional hours to accommodate shipping schedules, leading to late nights or split shifts. Bakelal candidly shared that adjusting to such hours took time, but he learned to adapt his lifestyle accordingly, emphasizing the importance of time management and personal discipline in maintaining a healthy balance. A Day Of: Inside Parcel Management A day in the life of a parcel management professional involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of parcels. From early mornings spent coordinating with logistics teams to ensure timely pickups, to late evenings dedicated to sorting and dispatching parcels, each day is dynamic and often unpredictable. Bakelal described how he typically starts his day by analyzing delivery schedules and prioritizing tasks, ensuring that every aspect of the operation runs seamlessly, thus contributing to efficient service and customer satisfaction. In conclusion, a career in parcel management presents an exciting blend of challenges and rewards. By understanding the intricate processes involved, cultivating essential skills, and embracing the opportunities for network expansion, individuals can enjoy a fulfilling career. As illustrated by Bakelal Yadav, the right education and experience can set the foundation for a successful journey in this vital field, making meaningful contributions to the logistics and transportation sector.

Install the LifePage App to:

(for Free) Watch Chief Luggage Supervisor Baankelal Yadav’s full Parcel Management Career Talk

₹ Do a Self Assessment on Parcel Management to calculate your Dream Index, which is defined as:

According to Baankelal Yadav your chances of success in Parcel Management is __%

Access your personalized Dream Index Report which will have all your Dream Indices sorted in descending order.

How to get into

Parcel Management?

If you are want to get into Parcel Management, start by investing in a Career Plan.

The 14 hour process, guided by a LifePage Career Advisor, will help you introspect and check whether your interest in Parcel Management is merely an infatuation or is it truly something you wish to do for the rest of your life.

Next, your Career Advisor will help you document how you can get into Parcel Management, what education and skills you need to succeed in Parcel Management, and what positives and challenges you will face in Parcel Management.

Finally, you will get a Career Plan stating which Courses, Certifications, Trainings and other Items you need to do in the next 7 years to become world’s best in Parcel Management.

LifePage Career Plan

14 hour personalized guidance program

Your LifePage Career Advisor facilitates your guided introspection so that you systematically explore various Career options to arrive at a well thought out Career choice.

Next: your Advisor helps you figure out how you will get into your chosen Career and how will you develop the skills needed for success in your Chosen Career.

LifePage Plan will not stop at saying "to become an Architect study Architecture". It will guide you on which Certifications, Trainings and Other items you need to do along with your Architecture education to become the world's best Architect.

Links for this Talk

Chief Luggage Supervisor Baankelal Yadav's LifePage:

[LifePage]
https://www.lifepage.in/page/baankelalyadav

LifePage Career Talk on Parcel Management

[Career]
https://www.lifepage.in/careers/parcel-management

[Full Talk]
https://lifepage.app.link/20181117-0001

[Trailer]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T33D64G1m8

(Parcel Management, Baanke Lal Yadav, Indian Railways, Chief Luggage Supervisor, Parcel, Luggage, Railway, Locomotive, Train, Station, Fleet Management, Luggage Management)

Similar Talks

Image Management

Megha Aggarwal
Image Consultant | Ebony & Jade

[ 1 year Experience ]

Image Management is the ongoing, pro-active process of evaluating and controlling the impact of your appearance on you, on others, and the achievement of your goals. Image Management is creating an authentic, appropriate, attractive, and affordable personal and/or professional Image which increases your confidence, credibility, capability, and productivity while contributing to continuing success.

"After completing my graduation, I moved to Delhi and worked with various IT companies. After few years I moved back to Dehradun and handled HR for a company which has around 50 outlets in Dehradun. After that, I took a break from my career and did Image Management from Image Consulting Business Institue, Mumbai. Currently, I am running my own luxury salon in Dehradun and practicing Image Management as a consultant."

Railway Checking Management

Bimal Kant Datta
Chief Ticket Inspector | Northern Railways

[ 40 years Experience ]

Railway Checking Managements job is conducted by Railway Recruitment Board to fulfill the vacant seat available in the railway department. He is responsible for collecting ticket, checking ticket etc. They are the one who collects fine if someone is travelling without ticket.

"After completing my Schooling from Haryana, I became a Ticket Collector in 1977. I have been working with the Railways from 1977 to 2017. I have also been an International Football Player."

Heritage Conservation

Lokesh Ohri
Convenor | INTACH

[ 23 years & 8 months Experience ]

Heritage Conservation has two words in it. Heritage is something of value that we get from our past such as buildings, paintings, statues, fabric and so on. Now heritage needs to be conserved so the second word is conservation which is saving those objects or the art forms and preserving them for the future.

"After working for a few years in Kolkata, I decided to come back to Dehradun because I wanted to teach. I was running a school as well as teaching in it but then over the years I realized that my real passion was in the field of Art and Culture so therefore I took up Heritage Conservation as a profession and started working for INTACH."

Diplomatic Relations

Tulika Chawla
Team Leader | Diplomatic Mission

[ 10 years & 6 months Experience ]

Diplomatic relations refers to the customary diplomatic intercourse between nations. It involves permanent contact and communication between sovereign countries. As a part of the diplomatic relations two countries send diplomats to work in each other's country and to deal with each other formally

"I did my schooling from Welham Girls School, Dehradun. I then graduated in History Hons from Delhi University. After that I did a lot of short term courses such as in Monastery, Italian language and Graphic Design. I joined the Embassy in 2008. Today I am working as a Team Leader there."

CSR Management

Amrit M Burrett
School Social Service Coordinator | The Doon School

[ 11 years Experience ]

Corporate social responsibility, often abbreviated CSR is a corporation's initiatives to assess and take responsibility for the company's effects on environmental and social wellbeing. The term generally applies to efforts that go beyond what may be required by regulators or environmental protection groups.

"After completing my schooling, I did my Graduation and Post Graduation from Delhi University. I was in the Advertising Sector for nearly 20 years. I have been working with The Doon School as a School Social Service Coordinator."

Heritage Communication

Sargam Mehra
Co-founder | Been There Doon That

[ 3 years Experience ]

There is a difference between History and Heritage. It includes built and inbuilt heritage. It also includes the building, architecture, stories, folk rituals and practices of a place. It deals with familiarizing people with their own surroundings and making them aware of their own city.

"Since I was associated with INTACH, it inspired me to Co-found a Heritage walk group called "Been There, Doon That?.""

Rural Development Consulting

Siddharth Chaturvedi
Consultant | World Bank

[ 7 years Experience ]

Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas, often relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas. A Rural development consultant is a professional who provides expert advice in this area.

"After doing a B Tech in Agricultural Engineering from College of Technology, Pantangar University, I joined Escorts Limited as Assistant Sales Manager. I then moved to Infosys as Software Engineer and worked there for 3 years. I did an MBA from Asian Institute of Management, Philippines and started working at National Rural Livelihood Missions as Senior Mission Executive. I have also worked at Standard Skills Development Pvt Ltd as General Manager and at Tata Cornell Institute as Senior Program Officer. I am now a consultant at The World Bank."

Business of Arts

Aarti Uppal
Owner | Easel Ideas

[ 3 years Experience ]

Art management or Business of Art (also referred to as art administration) applies business administration techniques and processes to the art world. Arts Management's purpose is to reconcile both disciplines as they potentially have opposing objectives. Business of art is performed by a mediator who provides a specific platform to artist to sell their best art pieces and also helps clients to find the art work of their choice and need.

"After doing my schooling from Sacred Heart Convent School Ludhiana, I did my BFA from Government College of Arts, Chandigarh and MA from Punjab University. Thereafter, I worked as a Graphic Designer for Cosmopolitan Magazine by India Today Group & The Studio. I was always passionate about Art Work and in 2002 I started my own design studio named Easel Ideas."

Museum Creation

Sameer Shukla
Museum Curator | Soham Art Centre, Mussoorie

[ 33 years & 5 months Experience ]

A curator (from Latin: curare, meaning "to take care") is a manager or overseer. Traditionally, a curator or keeper of a cultural heritage institution (e g, gallery, museum, library, or archive) is a content specialist charged with an institution's collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material.

"After finishing my BSc and LLB from Lucknow University. I started my career in 1985 as a preevntive officer from Barielly (Indo- Nepal Border). I took my premature retirement in 1996 from IGI, Airport. I started with creation of museum in 1997 and founded SOHAM Art Centre in Mussoorie."

Art Curation

Aarti Uppal
Owner | Easel Ideas

[ 14 years & 7 months Experience ]

A curator is a manager or overseer. Traditionally, a curator or keeper of a cultural heritage institution is a content specialist charged with an institution's collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material .In other words the title curator is given to a person who selects and often interprets works of art. In addition to selecting works, the curator often is responsible for writing labels, catalog essays, and other content supporting the exhibition.

"After doing my schooling from Sacred Heart Convent School Ludhiana, I did my BFA from Govt College of Arts, Chandigarh and MA from Punjab University. Thereafter, I worked as a Graphic Designer for Cosmopolitan Magazine and The Studio. I was always passionate about art and started my own design studio named Easel Ideas in 2002."

Community Engagement

Surbhi Vachani
Head Resident Engagement Manager | Antara Senior Living

[ 3 years & 6 months Experience ]

Community Engagement Management entails ensuring that all the promised services are rightly delivered to the residents of a community. Senior living is a concept that is more popular in the west however, the same has recently been tapped by the Max India Group who has started Antara Senior Living in Dehradun, India.

"I did my schooling from Wynberg Allen, Mussourie. I thereafter, attained a Bachelors degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from Amity University, Greater Noida. I then worked for a leading events designing company called Q Events. I am presently the Head Resident Engagement at Antara Senior Living, Dehradun."

Community Engagement

Dewansh Poddar
Co-founder | Young Engine

[ 2 years & 2 months Experience ]

Community engagement is a dynamic relational process that facilitates communication, interaction, involvement, and exchange between an organization and a community for a range of social and organizational outcomes.

"I have done B tech in Mechanical Engineering. During college, I was passionate about starting my own business and so I co-founded Hajaam which provides solutions for augmented reality and beauty products. I have also formed a community by the name Young Engine which is a community of youth."