How technology is transforming warehouse security
Warehousing risks to 21st century security
In an evolving technological landscape, policy and procedures are not the only risks to warehouse security. As they continue to get more sophisticated, cybercriminals and digital glitches pose a real threat to global supply chains. Luckily, new technologies are also providing creative solutions to better monitor products and mitigate risk across all stages of the supply chain.
Reduce the risk of digital disaster
Unexpected crashes or cybercriminal attacks have real potential to undermine or corrupt your warehouse data. To mitigate these risks, companies need to ensure their most valuable data assets are protected and are as sophisticated as the cybercriminals that wish to attack them. It’s crucial to install offsite backup servers and software systems are kept up to date. They’ll keep critical systems running and protect your data in case of crashes or attempts to hack into your system. These small adjustments go a long way in reducing the risk of cyber crime.
Wireless technology also means that you can monitor your supply chain in real time. Real-time data is the best way to locate security risks within your supply chain as they happen, and respond immediately.
Keep a better look-out with advanced cameras
Gone are the days of blurry CCTV footage. Ultra-High Definition IP (Internet protocol) cameras offer an incredible level of detail. In fact, the level of detail captured by these cameras is so high, it can be used to verify that the right boxes, or number of boxes, have been taken off the shelves and prepared for transport.
This not only allows for better monitoring of the supply chain, but also reduces the demand for video monitoring and storage. Because the cameras are able to capture so much, warehouses can install fewer cameras to monitor the same area.
Stay mobile with visuals at all stages
It’s important to keep an eye on your goods at all times – even after they’ve left the warehouse. By installing video cameras both within the warehouse and within freight trucks, you can mitigate the risk of theft, loss and mishandling.
While each situation is different, closed-body trucks are a great choice for transporting warehouse goods as they can be monitored via cameras and mobile footage. By installing Ultra-High Definition IP cameras in your trucks as well as in your warehouse, you can monitor what happens inside the truck and get visual verification that everything was loaded properly.
Secure your supply chain
A cyber attack not only has the potential to affect your warehouse security, but the security of your supply chain as well. Companies that show a high level of interconnectedness are the most attractive to cybercriminals, as any weak links they may have can be easily exploited. Fostering a collaborative approach through shared capabilities and common goals with your supply chain can prove beneficial in building resilience and strength.
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