How can asset management systems help security in the automotive industry?
Asset management systems are becoming an increasingly crucial cog within the modern day business machine.
Without one you run the risk of losing time, money and a whole lot of patience. In its simplest form, an asset management system is the process an organization employs to track, monitor and manage its assets. And there are few industries where this is more important than the automotive one. Take a car dealership for example. Here, vehicles are more than just assets, they are absolutely essential to the future success of the company; which is why they must be protected at all times.
5 ways asset management systems can improve security for automotive businesses
- No more misplaced keys
Whether you're a large car dealership, or a small showroom, keeping track of vehicle keys is always of critical importance. Tracking activity helps to cut down on the number of misplaced keys, ensuring vehicles remain secure. KEYper Mechanical Key and Asset Control systems, along with our Electronic Key and Asset Control systems, allow you to control and track access to every key in your inventory. - Preventing unauthorized access
It's not just vehicles that key control systems provide protection to either. Electronic key cabinets can also help automate and enhance key management protocols, allowing you to grant and monitor access to any restricted areas around the site. - Dealer plate management
Being able to access dealer plates quickly and without hassle makes the day-to-day operations of a car dealership a whole lot easier. The KEYper Dealer Plate Extension Cabinet provides a simple way to add LOCK-IN control over dealer plates to your existing MX system. It can be used to securely store and manage eight to 32 plates. Authorized staff can check out a plate in the same transaction as a vehicle key offering a fast and seamless experience. - Vehicle tracking
Being able to monitor your vehicles in the yard and track them whenever they're taken out can help you manage your fleet effectively; not to mention provide you with constant peace of mind. With GPS vehicle tracking, you can receive up-to-the-minute location information, helping you spot any unusual behaviors, while also increasing your chances of recovering any stolen vehicles. - Theft deterrents
Not only are surveillance camera systems another way of tracking the vehicles in your lot, they are also a long established anti-theft measure – and one that can now be installed inside vehicles. KEYper has partnered with iDter in offering MX customers its total intrusion deterrence and monitoring solution, Niō. The system recognizes intrusion and takes immediate and effective actions that deter 98%+ of break-in attempts; while offering instant notification, visibility and control through iDter's mobile apps.
Where do you start with analyzing the security requirements of your automotive business?
It can be easy to get lost in the world of business security solutions. CCTV, alarm systems, access management systems, anti-virus software; the options are vast, but guidance can be lacking or out of date. And with an automotive business likely to have hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of vehicles on their premises, it is imperative excellent security practices are implemented and adhered to.
So, where to start? Naturally, this will most likely depend on the size of your business. A security checklist can help you identify any current vulnerabilities, providing you with practical advice on what your next steps should be. Alternatively, a detailed security site audit, carried out by a team of experts, would drill down into a firm's security policies, procedures, and technologies.
More than just an asset
We really can't overstate the importance of asset management systems in the role of automotive business security. The constantly evolving technical ingenuity of these systems offers a level of protection that is worth its weight in gold to firms handling high-cost assets. If you haven't already considered implementing an asset management system, now could be the time.