REGIONAL NEWS APAC NEWS PREVENTING WAREHOUSE THEFTS


check their references, etc. More diligent hiring will result in better employees, which reduces thefts and other crimes within the facility. Observing employees and looking out for behavioural changes can also be a more accurate way to monitor or prevent any incident from taking place.


Keep an eye on physical security


A significant portion of incidents in both India and China involve thieves stealing goods directly from facilities which demonstrate poor access controls. One of the most important actions warehouse operators can take is to put up more visible physical deterrents, including fences, installing security cameras connected to a monitoring network, and introducing key card locks for both internal and external doors. These can also be demonstrated to employees regularly to help prevent thefts from occurring.


Guard virtual space for cybercrimes


Warehouse thefts remain a major worry. According to Loss Prevention magazine, cargo theft is a $15-$30 billion problem each year in the United States alone.


When it comes to warehouse thefts in Asia Pacific, India and China account for the highest number of losses from warehouse operations, closely followed by thefts of goods in-transit. Warehouse thefts are often enacted in very short periods of time, and many are often based on inside intelligence fed to criminals. When it comes to protecting goods in facilities, companies can do more to protect themselves, the article states. Its recommendations include:


Detailed security audits


According to some security commentators, video, guards and alarms are outdated and a full scale security audit is a better way to start, which will include processes and analysis instead of simple checks. Companies can also employ unannounced audits and checks.


Guard access


A key way to avoid theft is to keep people away who are not authorised to be in certain parts of your building. This is also known as the concept of compartmentalisation. Again, this could involve access and safety checks. The smaller the number of people you need to monitor, the better off are the stocks.


Human surveillance and hotline


While the whole world works on trust, constant monitoring of facilities is advisable. Making available a hotline for workers to anonymously report unusual activity is recommended. This can be strictly private which will encourage people to report risks and suspicious behaviour. Third party call service providers can help maintain such lines for a company.


Make better hires and observe employee behaviour


It makes sense to vet the employees who are working for you, taking a careful approach to look into applicants’ backgrounds and


It is imperative to adopt a strong cybersecurity posture, such as by installing anti-malware and firewall protection, and by training employees on how to spot a potential online threat.


TAPA’s Facility Security Requirements (FSR) are respected globally as the most effective security standards to protect supply chain facility operations. To find out more, go to www.tapa-global.org


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