If you’ve been hemming and hawing over whether or not to go ahead with a commercial security system installation at your manufacturing plant, then maybe you haven’t fully considered the hidden return on investment (ROI) that technologies like access control systems and video surveillance security cameras may provide.
According to the International Data Corporation, such an investment is almost always a net positive in terms of ROI, as it yields far more benefits than drawbacks, both in terms of operational and security improvements.
Real-Time Threat Prevention
Installing smart access control systems gives your facility granular oversight over who is on-site and when. Combining this with modern visitor management solutions ensures only authorized personnel are present, which means you’re investing in proactive security instead of reactive discovery.
Meanwhile, video surveillance security cameras with features like motion detection and behavior analytics can help stop trespassers before they cause damage. In many cases, just knowing the site is monitored is enough to deter trespassers from committing theft or sabotage.
Operational Insight That Saves Time and Money
Modern security cameras can also be used to extract analytics on your operational workflow, helping you identify bottlenecks and monitor safety compliance, along with other things like worker and machine idle times.
This added insight lets you improve your facility’s layout to reduce wasted time and resources. It even enables you to target areas for maintenance before breakdowns occur. Over time, the gains you make in increased throughput will help repay the cost of the system pretty quickly.
Liability Control and Insurance Savings
In a workplace accident or theft claim, video evidence can play a major role in helping to resolve disputes quickly and definitively. As an employer, this gives you protection against unnecessary legal exposure, helping you avoid protracted legal battles and deflect unfounded accusations of unsafe working conditions.
Also, many insurers will offer lower premiums when a documented, integrated security system is in place. This helps you minimise your monthly expenses.
With thoughtful system design and data use, commercial security system installation that incorporates access control systems and video surveillance security cameras can help you reclaim losses and reduce liability. Contact Fearing’s now for a custom evaluation and see how smart security can pay you back.
