CASE STUDY | REMOTELY MANAGED ACCESS
This study details the implementation of security systems & services provided by Remote Security Solutions, LLC at a logistics terminal owned and managed by a Fortune 500 client in the retail space.
GENERAL INFORMATION & PROJECT GOALS
The property is a cargo receiving facility approximately 450,00 square feet located on a 25-acre site in the Southeast United States. The local area is made up of other logistics facilities and all are relatively close to a major port of entry. The client’s primary goals in implementing remote security services are:
1. Reducing Annual Security Spend: The site is staffed 24/7 – 365 days a year with onsite security guards. The approximate annual spend for these services was $150,000.00
2. Utilizing Latest Technology: A yard management system (YMS) is now in effect and to improve both operations and security the client wishes to implement camera technology while verifying inbound and outbound loads.
CHALLENGES
This location receives inbound and outbound loads 24/7, with heavy traffic presence in the first and second shift time frames.
SYSTEM DESIGN
In response to the client’s goals and in light of the challenges above, RSS chose to implement our Shipment Verification System (SVS). This setup consists of two locked enclosures, one inbound and outbound, that contains a smart enabled phone with our application loaded. A Remote Surveillance Unit (RSO) is also located at the guard booth to provide overwatch of the gate area.
REMOTE SECURITY SERVICES PROVIDED
When a driver requests entry or exit to the property, an RSS Officer will provide access to the smartphone and request the driver take pictures of their profile, their ID, Bill of Lading, trailer number, seal number, and test seal integrity. Once all the information is verified it is put into the YMA, the gate is opened, and the driver is allowed to proceed.
SYSTEM LAYOUT
COST COMPARISON | REMOTE SECURITY VS. ON-SITE SECURITY
The remote security recommendation is priced in two parts, the initial systems expense and ongoing monthly services as follows:
Annual Spend Onsite Security: $150,000.00
Ongoing Monthly Services Pricing: $40,000.00
Annual Savings with Remote Security: $110,000.00
COST ANALYSIS
The remote security recommendation is priced in two parts, the initial systems expense and ongoing monthly services as follows:
Annual Spend Onsite Security: $60,000 installed; turn key.
Ongoing Monthly Services Pricing: $3,333.00
ROI on Systems Expense: 6 Months
CONCLUSION
The client’s goals were effectively realized with no impact to the ongoing operations of the business. The joining of technology with a professional security team in a Command Center setting proved to be effective and cost-saving.