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Distribution & Logistics security solutions

Improve staff safety and accountability by ensuring the right people use the right vehicles and equipment at the right time

In distribution, health and safety compliance and the efficient use of vehicles and equipment is essential

Example uses

  • DockSafe drive-off prevention systemDockSafe drive-off prevention system

    Loading bay safety

    Control and safeguard your loading bay with Traka DockSafe. Prevent vehicle movement during loading and unloading through key-controlled immobilisation and ensure processes are followed to protect people, assets, and operations.

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    Facility keys

    Secure and control access to keys for specific machinery, including forklifts, plant equipment, and specialist vehicles. Traka ensures only trained, authorised personnel can access the keys, improving safety, reducing downtime, and increasing accountability across your operation.

  • Shared devices

    Give your teams instant access to fully charged, operational devices,  from scanners to tablets and radios. Traka helps manage distribution, tracks who last used each item, and quickly removes faulty equipment from service to keep your workforce moving.

  • Specialist advice

Device Management Lockers

Did you know it takes staff an average of 10 minutes to find a key or working device?

Watch the video to see how Traka can help improve staff productivity.

Traka's device management lockers help logistics operations boost productivity ensuring staff have fast, secure access to the right equipment, ready for the start of each shift. 

Electronic key management

Traka Touch Pro is the trusted solution for securing and managing keys across UK distribution and logistics centres. You control who accesses which keys, when, and for how long with fast, easy access for authorised staff. Centralised visibility helps protect your sites, secure your vehicles, and drive greater operational efficiency.

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DockSafe Case Studies

GIST DockSafe & Loading Bay Management 

  • Prevent red light drive-offs by controlling key access
  • Enhance site safety and compliance through integrated safety checks 
  • Improve accountability with real-time tracking of who took what and when
  • Streamline operations through automated key workflows, improving effciency

Safely and efficiently manage equipment and vehicles

  • Enforce processes

    Integrate with your existing processes, such as Process Control Maintenance and others, so that staff can only access keys or equipment once and event has been triggered in a business process. 

  • Intelligently access equipment

    Improve shift start-ups and productivity in warehouses, by ensuring important equipment such as scanners and tablets are charged, ready to use and quick to access.

  • Drive accountability

    Manage, control and report on the use of shared portable equipment, reducing losses and damage by making users accountable.

  • Report faults

    Enable staff to report faulty equipment and vehicles and place them temporarily out of circulation until inspected or repaired. 

  • Give access to authorized drivers only

    Safeguard who can access and operate vehicles, by ensuring they only work for staff with the correct access credentials, such as valid licences. 

  • Reduce wear and tear on equipment

    Users are automatically given access to the item that has been in the system for the longest. This enables you to share wear and tear evenly

  • Allow keys to be booked

    To ensure drivers can access the vehicles they need, allow them to book keys out ahead of time. 

  • Learn more about how Traka can increase efficiency

Logistics articles & news

Stay informed on the latest insights in logistic distribution. Explore articles and news covering logistics security solutions and strategies to optimize processes, boost efficiency, and strengthen security.

  • Employees opening key cabinetsEmployees opening key cabinets
    Blog

    What makes a key cabinet such a secure storage option for growing businesses?

    2024-11-05

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    Blog

    How to keep valuables safe in the workplace

    2024-11-05

  • Blog

    A living nightmare: The consequences of not securing keys and assets

    2024-10-28

  • News

    Optimising Healthcare IT

    2024-09-05

  • News

    Traka ASSA ABLOY Enhances Key and Asset Management Solutions with New C•CURE API Platform Integration, Victor Webservices

    2024-09-04

  • Students walking in university campus using tablets and phoneStudents walking in university campus using tablets and phone
    Blog

    Understanding Martyn’s Law: Implications for Key Management in Universities

    2024-07-17

  • Traka S wins a Red Dot AwardTraka S wins a Red Dot Award
    Blog

    Dotting the i’s: The Story Behind Traka’s Red Dot Award for Key Management Innovation

    2024-06-25

FAQ's

  • A logistics key management system is paramount for the smooth operation and security of logistic distribution centers. It involves the strategic organization and control of keys used to access vehicles, warehouses, and sensitive areas.

    By implementing such a system, logistics businesses can ensure only authorized personnel have access to essential resources, mitigating the risk of theft, vandalism, or unauthorized entry.

    Additionally, it streamlines operations by reducing the time spent searching for keys and tracking their usage. Such security solutions directly address the unique security challenges faced by the logistics industry, where the safe handling and access to valuable assets are critical.

    In essence, a logistics key management system is indispensable for safeguarding assets, maintaining efficiency, and enhancing overall security in logistic distribution environments.

  • Traka's DockSafe management solution is crucial in enhancing loading bay safety for logistics businesses.

    By preventing premature vehicle departures from loading bays, DockSafe eliminates the risk of accidents associated with drive-offs, which are common in logistic distribution centers. This intelligent system ensures that drivers cannot move trailers until the loading bay door is safely secured, minimizing the potential for serious injuries or fatalities.

    With fully audited actions and traceable driver details, DockSafe enhances safety compliance and reduces human error. Additionally, its integration with dock door control mechanisms streamlines operations and improves warehouse security.

    Traka's DockSafe significantly enhances loading bay safety in logistic distribution environments by providing a comprehensive solution to mitigate risks associated with drive-offs.

Do you want to explore how Traka might work for you?

If you have any questions regarding Traka solutions and implementation, please contact us.  We'd be happy to share our experiences of similar projects. 

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