Secure Your Warehouse and Protect Your Assets

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Secure Your Warehouse and Protect Your Assets

Introduction​

Warehouse security is a crucial aspect of logistics management that ensures the safety of goods and provides a secure working environment. At Knighthood, we have been providing security services for warehouses for over a decade, working with top logistics organizations. Based on our experience, we have compiled a checklist of best practices to ensure the security of your warehouse.

Security Checklist

Checklist​

Physical Security​

  • Separate spaces with physical partitions for receiving and dispatching goods.

  • Guard the entrance and exit doors of the warehouse with a physical access control system that updates over the air to ensure the highest protection standard.

  • Vehicle loading should be done through separate channels for better warehouse security.

  • High-quality security lighting systems inside and outside the warehouse should be installed.

  • Manned guards should be employed at the entrance and exit checkpoints if you have expensive products.

  • Fire equipment should be installed at appropriate locations.

Electronic Security​

  • Install a CCTV surveillance system for live monitoring of internal and external activities.

  • Integrate your warehouse security system with your inventory management system.

  • Implement the latest high-tech physical access control system and integrate it with surveillance and alarm systems.

Operational Security​

  • Devise a proper policy for trash and scrap removal from the warehouse.

  • Proper zoning of the warehouse security system should be done for better security management.

  • Establish proper control of the outgoing shipping schedule.

  • Properly inspect the vehicles going in and out of the warehouse.

  • Regular review and maintenance of the warehouse security system should be done.

  • A security assessment of your warehouse location should compare with local crime records.

  • Internal staff should be properly interviewed before being hired.

  • The security procedures and policies should be followed strictly.

  • Don’t allow visitors to roam in the warehouse without supervision.

  • Always try to devise customized measures for warehouse security that are fit for that particular area.

Conclusion​

By implementing the steps mentioned above, you can bring your warehouse security to a new level. Don’t underestimate obvious necessities, like well-lit doors, boundary lines, and loading areas. Warehouse theft prevention requires a strategic approach, so apply it to increase the security of your warehouse during work hours and when the space is empty. Don’t merely rely on manual data entry operations anymore, because they’re outdated. All risk-related inventory should be protected using the latest technological solutions. Also, remember to design an emergency response plan to educate your employees to react accordingly.

We at Knighthood have been working with over 200+ organisations for over 5 years. We focus on ensuring high service levels at affordable prices. You can read more about why our customers choose to work with us.