Abstract: Generally described, the invention provides for an indicia that is associated with a pick up notice left at a pick up location. This indicia is “linked” to the parcel(s) that were intended for pick up at the location, which may be done by a handheld portable data acquisition device that includes a scanning or reading means, allowing information to be acquired from the pick up notice as well as from the parcels, and stored on the handheld portable data acquisition device. Parcel's that do not comply with a carrier's business rules are left at the business location, along with the pick up notice. The indicia is then used to access information about the parcels that were left behind and arrange for re-pick up or alternate pick up instructions, including canceling pick up. The indicia may also be used to track parcels that were picked up as well as to make alternate delivery arrangements for the picked up parcels.

Abstract: Generally described, under on aspect of the invention, a single unique delivery notice is left at the particular location. However, this notice is “linked” to the parcel(s) that were undeliverable. This can be done by a handheld portable data acquisition device that includes a scanning or reading means, allowing information to be acquired from the delivery notice as well as from the parcels, and stored on the handheld portable data acquisition device. If ten parcels were undeliverable, only one delivery notice is left behind but is “linked” to all ten packages. The intended recipient can then contact the delivery service via the Internet (or other suitable network) or by phone, by using information provided on the delivery notice. By providing the delivery service with unique information from the delivery notice, the intended recipient can get valuable information regarding the undelivered parcels.

Abstract: Generally described, under one aspect of the invention, an indicia associated with a delivery modification authorization left at an intended recipient's first location. This indicia is “linked” to the parcel(s) that were intended for delivery to the first location. This can be done by a handheld portable data acquisition device that includes a scanning or reading means, allowing information to be acquired from the delivery modification authorization as well as from the parcels, and stored on the handheld portable data acquisition device. The indicia is then used to access alternate delivery instructions that have been established by the intended recipient. The alternate delivery instructions are provided to the delivery agent. The parcel(s) are then delivered in accordance with the alternate delivery instructions.

Abstract: Generally described, under on aspect of the invention, a single unique delivery notice is left at the particular location. However, this notice is “linked” to the parcel(s) that were undeliverable. This can be done by a handheld portable data acquisition device that includes a scanning or reading means, allowing information to be acquired from the delivery notice as well as from the parcels, and stored on the handheld portable data acquisition device. If ten parcels were undeliverable, only one delivery notice is left behind but is “linked” to all ten packages. The intended recipient can then contact the delivery service via the Internet (or other suitable network) or by phone, by using information provided on the delivery notice. By providing the delivery service with unique information from the delivery notice, the intended recipient can get valuable information regarding the undelivered parcels.