Improving safety and security in retail distribution with digital access control
Graham Swallow of Axis Communications looks at how technology can better monitor and protect retail distribution centres by improving access control at the perimeter and on site .
Today ’ s retail and manufacturer distribution centres are often large , busy environments with many operatives carrying out a variety of tasks with quick turnaround times to meet customer demand . The safety of staff is paramount , and at the same time , security is also an increasing concern . Criminals are becoming ever more determined to attack freight , premises and IT networks , requiring an increasingly sophisticated approach to security .
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This is where considerations turn to technology . Security systems , comprising essential access control measures , will play an important part and offer many benefits . They will ensure not only high levels of protection , but also monitor operations to safeguard the working environment . No longer simply about manned stations or the use of dated legacy technologies , today ’ s modern solutions utilise digital connectivity and the internet of things ( IoT ) so that the integration of access control , surveillance cameras , audio speakers and modern , affordable radar systems form part of a comprehensive , overarching solution .
MONITORING FOR SAFETY AND IMPROVING OPERATIONS
Working in an environment where there are fast moving goods brings about a need for strong , safe and efficient working practices . Here technology can facilitate real time alerts and interventions designed to change behaviour and capture data to manage rules and policies . Whether picking and preparing orders for store delivery , loading or unloading goods , a network video system with analytics can provide greater visibility of staff movements to ensure they are in the right place at the right time and doing the right thing .