Warehouses are high-value hubs at the center of various types of commerce. As the recent Security Magazine article, “Layered Secure Entrances Strengthen Warehouse and Supply Chain Security,” points out, securing these facilities is no longer just about protecting products—it’s about protecting people, reducing liability, and ensuring operational continuity.
One of the most important points raised in the article is that true protection starts at the entry. From full-height turnstiles to security vestibules, layered systems provide the first line of defense against theft, workplace violence, and unauthorized access. At IML Security, we see this every day in the solutions we design and install for warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment operations.
Our work focuses on the practical, physical side* of these strategies through solutions like reinforced storefront systems, access control for secure entry points, and safes and security for safeguarding high-value inventory. When paired with layered entry systems, these solutions provide warehouses with a complete defense against both external threats and internal shrinkage.
The article highlights that randomized screenings, credential verification, and anti-tailgating measures can reduce shrinkage while creating audit trails for compliance. These goals align directly with the access control and entry systems we deliver from IML Security. By ensuring every person who enters or exits a facility does so through controlled checkpoints, warehouses strengthen their overall resilience and accountability.
Layered entry solutions aren’t just about reducing theft, they’re also about safety. Restricting access between administrative offices, loading docks, and warehouse floors helps contain potential incidents and limit liability. Combining these approaches with secure safes and reinforced barriers adds another level of protection for assets, staff, and operations.
Modern supply chains demand layered, integrated approaches to physical security. While technology like biometrics and AI-driven surveillance is reshaping the field, the foundation is still rooted in secure entry and access control. IML Security provides the expertise, hardware, and installation needed to put those foundations in place. Read more about warehouse security in “Layered Secure Entrances Strengthen Warehouse and Supply Chain Security.”
*To clarify, while we are your partner for physical security, IML Security does not provide or service overhead doors (garage-style warehouse doors). Our expertise lies in access points designed for people, so that every individual entering or exiting the facility is accounted for and properly screened.