Protecting your logistics security systems and valuable goods starts with proactive security measures. Without investing in effective security solutions, you may unintentionally allow unauthorised access – and seriously affect the safety of your stock! Of course, continuously monitoring your warehouse or distribution centre for unwanted visitors or dangerous activity is impossible. Luckily logistics security systems are available to help protect your supply chain.
At OHEAP, our team of experts understand the importance of protecting your supply chain. That’s why we offer a range of security systems that can be tailored to your security needs. In this blog, we will explore different security solutions that offer round-the-clock protection and examine how each security method works so that you can select the best products for the job.
Intruder Alarms for Warehouses
Intruder alarms are security systems that detect, deter and monitor unauthorised access to your premises. Our team guides you through selecting the right system and designing and installing the latest state-of-the-art solution to secure your supply chain.
Managing inventory, handling fast-paced deliveries, and continuously monitoring large warehouses is an impossible task. Luckily, Intruder alarms streamline security, using motion sensors to protect hidden, or difficult-to-access areas. For low-traffic spaces that may be left unmonitored for large periods, intruder alarms are crucial to protecting your supply chain. Intruder alarms not only act as a deterrent to thieves, but they allow you to regain control over the entirety of your security.
Before your security system is installed, our experienced consultants will conduct a site survey and risk assessment to design a tailored solution that fits your needs and budget. OHEAP intruder alarm systems can also be managed via a mobile app, allowing you to monitor security remotely without hidden fees.
Servicing Your Intruder Alarms
Servicing is crucial to maintaining the quality of your intruder alarms. We typically recommend your intruder alarm be serviced either annually or every six months.
Although the regularity of servicing will depend on the alarm system installed, our experts will be able to inform you of the exact required servicing schedule. Remember, the more you service your equipment the sooner you can be alerted to any wear or tear and the faster these faults can be fixed.
Motion Sensors
Motion sensors are a key component of intruder alarm systems. By detecting movement they will activate the alarm, safeguarding your warehouses or other units used for supplies.
For busy delivery systems with lots of stock to keep track of, being able to trust your intruder alarm system is crucial. Motion sensors help minimise the time, stress and money spent on replacing damaged or stolen goods by tracking traffic and automatically triggering the alarm.
How do Motion Sensors Work?
Motion sensors work by first detecting the movements of nearby people or objects. Then they communicate that motion has been detected with the control panel. The control panel transmits this information to the intruder alarm, triggering the alarm system.
Benefits of Motion Sensors
For your warehouse, motion sensors are an integral part of any security system. But what features of motion sensors improve your security and how do these deter unwanted visitors?
3. Deters Thieves: Storage areas, trucks and warehouses are often left unguarded to allow thieves or vandalisers access. If someone does try to break in, the motion sensors will instantly trigger the intruder alarms.
While motion sensors are a fantastic choice to invest in for security what about the areas which naturally operate through motion? Luckily OHEAP has equipment for you to invest in specially designed to safeguard these tricker areas.
Door and Window Contacts
Door and window contacts are security devices that can be easily integrated into your security system to provide another layer of security to your storage units, warehouses or vehicles.
Outside of your delivery schedule, when your vehicles and premises are left unattended so are the windows and doors. This allows thieves to abuse these spaces and break in. Investing in security equipment such as alarmed door and window contacts continually protects these vulnerable spaces.
How Do Door and Window Contacts Work?
These devices consist of a sensor and a magnet that form a closed circuit. When the circuit is broken, such as when a door or window opens, the alarm is triggered. The small magnet can be attached to either the window or the door, making it versatile for protecting your supply chain where busy schedules require the adaptability of the equipment. You would typically fit the magnet to the moving part of the window of the door. This is to ensure they get the most accurate reading of sudden motion.The sensors should be installed on the door or window frame. This sensor includes a reed switch, which functions as an electrical switch. When the magnet is near the sensor, the reed switch stays closed, completing the electrical circuit. The sensor’s purpose is to detect whether the magnet is present or absent. If the magnet is absent the electrical circuit will break meaning the door or window has been opened and an intruder may be attempting to break in.
Benefits of Door and Window Contacts
To maintain complete control over the entire security of your supply chain you should invest in small but powerful intruder alarms such as window and door contacts. OHEAP has other blogs available that provide a detailed guide on the types of window and door closers and how investing in this security equipment can also make a positive impact on carers
CCTV
CCTV security systems record images and videos of an area.
CCTV can significantly impact your supply chain security by acting as a visual warning to thieves. They also keep a visual log, protecting your supply chain through creating evidence in case of theft or damage. CCTV can also assist with busy delivery schedules, recording difficult-to-access or low-traffic areas so that you never lose track of who has accessed where and moved which goods.
How Does CCTV Work?
CCTV cameras continuously capture images of an area, transmitting them either by cable or wirelessly to a monitor where they can be streamed as videos and stored for future reference.
At OHEAP, we offer advanced CCTV solutions that go beyond basic image recording to increase the scope of your supply chain’s safety. Each of our CCTV systems is networked, allowing you to monitor and control them remotely from internet-connected devices like your mobile phone. This flexibility ensures you can oversee the security of your goods no matter where you are.
Alongside this, our CCTV cameras have an optional audio feature, enabling them to record sound along with video. While CCTV acts as a proactive safety solution to deter thieves, they are also crucial in an emergency where your goods or vehicles are damaged or stolen. CCTV security systems will also help you quickly access and respond to these incidents. saving you time, stress and money.
Benefits of CCTV
ANPR Cameras
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) is a security device that uses cameras and optical character recognition (OCR) software to read and identify vehicle license plates.
With the volume of goods, staff turnover and the general fast-paced delivery schedules needed to maintain your supply chain, having a security system that offers you real-time, accurate information on vehicle licence plates will streamline the security process. ANPR cameras protect your supply chain by offering a fantastic safety solution.
How does ANPR Cameras Work?
ANPR cameras work in three simple steps:
- Capture images of the vehicle’s licence plate as they pass by the camera.
- Activate OCR to convert those images into text data.
- ANPR compares the converted data against an entire database of stored licence plates.
ANPR cameras are not dissimilar to CCTV – it’s why they work so well together! ANPR is triggered via motion to record images of the vehicle licence plate. This allows the security system and you to store and monitor the details of the vehicles entering and leaving distribution centres, warehouses, and other critical facilities.
Benefits of ANPR Cameras
Conclusion
Intruder alarms are invaluable tools that create long-lasting security networks to protect your supply chains.
Investing in logistics security systems like intruder alarms, motion sensors, door and window contacts, CCTV, and ANPR cameras strengthens your supply chain against unauthorized access, theft, and disruption. These solutions not only deter crime but also enhance operational efficiency and incident response.
OHEAP’s experts are here to help you select and invest in the best security systems. We will work with you to ensure your assets are safeguarded, your processes are streamlined, and your supply chain remains secure.
