The deployment of walk through metal detectors in manufacturing,
warehousing and recycling operations can pay for themselves in several
months.
Many business operations not only fight the battles
of their competitors, market pressure, pricing pressure and unknowns.
They also fight the battle within, from their own employees. Inventory or tool theft is easy prey for the employee who has bad intentions. In recycling centers, it may be a small piece of precious metal slipped
into a pocket or purse. Over continued time, this adds up significantly
depending upon the operation size. Logistics companies have
suffered a staggering 80 billion dollars in inventory and warehouse
loss. Most of their security systems are set up and maintained to
prevent culprits from breaking in during non business hours. They have
camera's and other deterrent in the buildings but employees are clever
and figure out when and where to commit the theft.
"The
reality is that alarm systems are designed to protect distribution
centers from break and entry, not internal theft. When a facility is in
operation, the alarm system is deactivated, thereby negating most of its
value in terms of preventing employee dishonesty."
The reality is that alarm systems are designed to protect distribution
centers from break and entry, not internal theft. When a facility is in
operation, the alarm system is deactivated, thereby negating most of its
value in terms of preventing employee dishonesty
As business
owners and operators you always want to assume the best. But a good
thought is assume the best but prepare for the worst. In one case when
walk through metal detectors were put into use in a wire factory. The
managers noticed a 40% decrease in scrap loss of copper wire. The metal
detectors were programmed to specifically target a certain size, and
type of material and were effective almost immediately.
Tools and
tooling can be expensive, when employees start carrying them home in
their lunch box, it adds up. The manager or owner must be serious about
stopping theft loss.
A walk through metal detector at the exit
door, says just that. Yes, you must staff the unit and train employees
to empty pockets, etc into a tray. Its worth the effort. Simply as a
deterrent will save thousands. A walk through Metal Detector is not the
only solution. An anonymous employee tip line is effective, training
and bring the issue to light is helpful because many employees are
honest and like their workplace, But in many cases of warehouse
theft, inventory theft, tool theft and scrap loss. A walk through metal
detector may be your best bet.
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