How CCTV can help improve stock visibility and track ‘goods in’

It’s every logistics or warehousing manager’s nightmare. A customer phones up for their order, and you can’t find it in your stock. In fact, you‘re not even sure if it arrived at all! Add into the equation stock check discrepancies, without any paperwork to back up what was delivered and when, and the management and customer chaos that ensues can take up time, create added costs and lead to loss of business reputation.

There is a simple, cost effective solution to all of these problems. More and more UK businesses are now investing in the installation of hi-tec IP cameras in their loading/delivery bays. This visually monitors and tracks all movements into and out of your main delivery areas.

What will I be able to do and see?

In the event of a stock or delivery query, all you will need to do, is check the time you were supposed to have received the load, and playback in detail all movements in the area. This will immediately show any activity without the need to scroll through endless irrelevant images.

Smart monitoring puts you and your staff in control of your deliveries

You can even check the time when an item has moved from your delivery bay and into stock. Furthermore, if you create an activity zone around the item/load, you can monitor how long it has been left in a specific area.

Loaded with business benefits

In short, CCTV allows you to see what happened and when, and to utilise recordings for proof if required by delivery companies. Your operatives that are aware of CCTV monitoring may also adjust their working procedures, leading to better health and safety compliance.

Aside from your loading bays, having CCTV in key locations across your warehouse allows you to track down missing items. You will be able to fully supervise in real time, and/or by scrutinising recorded images.

Modern businesses need to be able to easily manage and control their goods in processes and stock. CCTV removes the doubt and puts you in a position of strength when it comes to responding to your customers, improving visibility and keeping employees on track.

Click here to find out how CCTV can benefit your business.

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