Protecting Your Warehouse: Measures to Increase Security

Ensuring warehouse security means covering all vulnerable areas, including gates and doors. Train staff to react quickly in the event of theft and to protect themselves. Protecting inventory, including machinery and equipment, is also essential. Preventing theft is preferable to dealing with it; ensure strong exterior gate management, a robust alarm system, appropriate landscaping, and reliable employee identification.

Warehouse Theft Prevention Measures‍​

Access Control​

To increase warehouse security, start by installing keyless access control. Warehouse doors will have maximum protection, thanks to state-of-the-art technology. This saves time granting and denying access in real-time to different employees or delivery men. Remote sensing of keys allows managing and tracking which doors are accessed at unattended locations. Access logs are produced and can be retrieved automatically for each door, and the credentials of every person entering the facility are recorded. Alerts can also be set up to be notified when any of your locations are being unlocked, at what time, and by whom.

Fire Alarm​

It’s important to pick a suitable fire alarm, and most will integrate it into the access control solution. It’s recommended to integrate fire protection at the installation stage of the access system.

It is important to pay attention to the IoT ecosystem and the technology that strengthens security. Physical access points are sensitive, but with the right systems in place, issues or barriers won’t be encountered.

ID​

Use employee IDs to quickly identify each other and notice any potential thieves who do not possess a badge. ID badges will also be helpful for exterior gate management. The people without them will simply not be allowed inside, significantly decreasing the probability of theft.

Alarms​

Highly efficient burglar alarms will help boost warehouse security. A door reader, which is a visual deterrent for thieves, and cloud-based access control systems will notify about a burglary. If thieves find out that they are detected with an alarm system, they might run away without taking items in your warehouse inventory. An alarm helps the police respond to crime promptly, but just having an alarm system without an access control deterrent is a poor strategy. The two should work in tandem for a strong warehouse security policy.

Don’t underestimate obvious necessities, like well-lit doors, boundary lines, and loading areas.

Conclusion​

Warehouse security requires a comprehensive approach that involves protecting all vulnerable areas, including gates, doors, and inventory. Use keyless access control, fire alarms, and employee IDs to increase security. Burglar alarms and access control systems work together to deter and notify about theft. By implementing these measures, your warehouse security will reach a new level.

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