SORTING AT SPEED

The video discusses the Preston mail centre in Lancashire, which handles 6 million parcels annually. It highlights a new parcel sorting system installed at the railway station, capable of processing 1,800 parcels per hour. The system uses an electronic brain to route parcels, but despite its sophistication, fragile items may still be mishandled. The operator inputs the destination, and the machine automatically directs parcels to the correct discharge point. However, there is criticism regarding the rough handling of parcels despite the advanced system.

What is the annual parcel handling capacity of the Preston mail centre?

• 1 million parcels

• 3 million parcels

• 6 million parcels

• 10 million parcels

What is the primary function of the electronic brain in the sorting machine?

• To increase the speed of sorting

• To control the machine and assist in routing parcels

• To reduce the number of staff required

• To repair damaged parcels

How many parcels can the sorting machine handle per hour?

• 2,000 parcels

• 1,800 parcels

• 1,500 parcels

• 1,000 parcels

What action does the operator take after reading the parcel address?

• Repairs any damaged parcels

• Selects the destination button on a keyboard

• Manually sorts the parcel

• Weighs the parcel

Despite the advanced system, what issue is still present in parcel handling?

• Parcels are frequently misrouted

• Parcels are not delivered on time

• Parcels are still manually thrown around

• Parcels are often lost